Utah laws by category

Consumer 1.4G "common state approved" fireworks (including aerial cakes of up to 500 grams) are legal in Utah only on the statutory discharge dates and hours (Utah Code 53-7-225(3)); discharging them at other times, or in a closed hazardous area, is an infraction with a fine of up to $1,000. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores. As of January 1, 2026, a 100% ID check is required for all alcohol purchases.

Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles in Utah — Utah's Traffic Code (Title 41, Chapter 6a) has no ban on them. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Utah, burning yard waste (clippings, bushes, prunings) requires a permit from your county or municipal fire authority, applied for through the Division of Air Quality for each burn; burn only thoroughly dry material, never trash, rubbish, tires or oil (R307-202-7). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Utah, you need a freshwater fishing license from age 12 (under 12 fish free). Licenses are issued by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR).

Utah sales tax is built from layers. Four apply everywhere: the 4.70% state sales and use tax, the 0.15% state Medicaid expansion rate, the 1.00% local sales and use tax and the 0.25% county option tax — 6.10% in all. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Utah allows medical cannabis only, and recreational use is illegal: possessing marijuana without authorization is generally a class B misdemeanor (Utah Code 76-18-207). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Utah requires hunter orange on the exterior while hunting big game; at least one visible item: hat, shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater. (2024 law removed prior 400-sq-in rule.)

Utah bans all gambling, including sports betting in person or online. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Utah requires youth ages 12 to 17 to complete the mandatory youth PWC education course, and have the certificate available, to operate a personal watercraft; adult safety courses are recommended, not required. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

No switchblade ban; a knife is a 'dangerous weapon' only by use (Utah Code 76-11-101), and only 'restricted persons' are barred, so autos are legal to own/carry for ordinary adults.

Utah has no drone-specific privacy law; the voyeurism statute (76-9-702.7) criminalizes using any technology (incl. a drone) to secretly record a person with a reasonable expectation of privacy.