Utah § 53-10-304 - Narcotics and alcoholic product enforcement -- Responsibility and jurisdiction.

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§ 53-10-304. Narcotics and alcoholic product enforcement -- Responsibility and jurisdiction.

Effective 5/6/2026
53-10-304.  Narcotics and alcoholic product enforcement -- Responsibility and jurisdiction.
     The bureau shall:
(1)have specific responsibility for the enforcement of all laws of the state pertaining to alcoholic beverages and alcoholic products;
(2)have general law enforcement jurisdiction throughout the state;
(3)have concurrent law enforcement jurisdiction with all local law enforcement agencies and their officers;
(4)cooperate and exchange information with any other state agency and with other law enforcement agencies of government, both within and outside this state, to obtain information that may achieve more effective results in the prevention, detection, and control of crime and apprehension of criminals;
(5)sponsor or supervise programs or projects related to prevention, detection, and control of violations of:
(a)Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act;
(b)Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances;
(c)Title 58, Chapter 37c, Controlled Substance Precursors;
(d)Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances;
(e)Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 3, Offenses Concerning Drug Paraphernalia;
(f)Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 4, Offenses Concerning Imitation Controlled Substances; and
(g)Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 5, Clandestine Drug Labs; and
(6)assist the governor in an emergency or as the governor may require.


Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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