Liquor licenses

FARMINGTON — City officials have given local consent for a new business to receive a state liquor license.

SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday challenging Utah’s prohibitions on drink specials and limited bar licenses unless the attorneys for bar and restaurant owners clarify their arguments.

U.S. District Court Judge Bruce Jenkins gave the Utah Hospitality Association 20 days to amend its lawsuit but made it clear the lawsuit cannot proceed without stronger evidence about the negative impacts on businesses.

LAYTON — The city’s newest restaurant officially opened Feb. 17, even though the Japanese eatery was not complete.

The problem was fixed this week when the city granted Happy Hashi an on-premise liquor license during a special city council meeting.

ROY — The city council has granted a new 7-Eleven an alcoholic beverage license.

The store at 5605 S. 3500 West was a different convenience store until recently. A new owner changed franchises and refurbished the location. The store will soon reopen for business.

SALT LAKE CITY -- A Utah senator is proposing changes to the state's liquor laws so hotel guests can order single cocktails in their rooms.

Utah law only allows a hotel to deliver a bottle of liquor through room service, Sen. John Valentine, R-Orem, said. For example, if a person wants a martini, they have to order a bottle of gin and a bottle of vermouth.

But the state lawmaker said "consumption in a hotel room is not going to impact public safety very much."

LAYTON — The Courtyard by Marriott can now serve alcohol at banquets.