SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah restaurants will have more freedom to mix and pour alcohol in front of customers under a measure awaiting Gov. Gary Herbert’s signature.
But other concessions in the proposal aimed at keeping kids away from bars could complicate restaurant seating and leave some establishments keeping up their frosted glass walls known as “Zion Curtains,” used to hide the preparation of drinks.
Under the new law, restaurants would not have to use a Zion Curtain if they instead keep diners under 21 away from bars with child-free buffer zones. The zones would need to extend at least 5 feet from a bar and be fenced off with a low wall or railing, or extend 10 feet if they’re not fenced off.
Herbert has until March 29 to act on the legislation.