Utah Code § 32B-10-204: Duties of commission and department before issuing special use permit.

(1)

(a) Before the commission issues a special use permit, the department shall conduct an investigation and may hold public hearings to gather information and make recommendations to the commission as to whether a special use permit should be issued.

(b) The department shall forward the information it gathers and its recommendations to the commission to aid in the commission's determination.

(2) Before issuing a special use permit, the commission shall:

(a) determine that the person filed a complete application and is in compliance with:

(i) Section 32B-10-202; and

(ii) the relevant part under this chapter that applies to the special use permit for which the person is applying;

(b) determine that the person is not disqualified under Section 32B-1-304;

(c) consider the physical characteristics of the premises where an alcoholic product is proposed to be used, mixed, stored, sold, offered for sale, or furnished such as:

(i) the condition of the premises;

(ii) public visibility; and

(iii) safety considerations;

(d) consider the person's ability to properly use the special use permit within the requirements of this title and the commission rules including:

(i) the proposed use of the special use permit; and

(ii) the nature and type of person making use of the special use permit;

(e) consider specific factors regarding the specific type of special use permit sought by the person;

(f) approve of the location and equipment used by the person to distill alcohol for experimental testing purposes or use as a fuel; and

(g) consider any other factor the commission considers necessary.