Utah § 53-3-417 - Measurable alcohol amount consumed -- Penalty -- Refusal to take test for alcohol.
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§ 53-3-417. Measurable alcohol amount consumed -- Penalty -- Refusal to take test for alcohol.
| (1) | A person who holds or is required to hold a CDL may not drive a commercial motor vehicle while there is any measurable or detectable alcohol in his body. |
| (2) |
The division, a port-of-entry agent, or a peace officer shall place a person out-of-service for 24 consecutive hours who:
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Amended by Chapter 282, 1998 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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