Zion curtains
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Zion curtains are partitions unique to Utah restaurants that separate restaurant bartenders preparing alcoholic drinks from the customers who order them[1]. The partitions are only mandated for restaurants with "Limited-Service Restaurant Licenses" and "Full-Service Restaurant Licenses" [1][2]. These partitions are often made of frosted glass since they are required to be "solid, translucent, [and] permanent" [1]. They were mandated in hopes of combating excessive drinking by keeping alcohol out of sight of restaurant patrons who choose not to consume alcohol.[3]
In May 2009, Utah governor Jon Huntsman signed legislation allowing existing restaurants to remove the partition, although future restaurants would be required to prepare alcoholic drinks outside of their patron’s immediate view.[4] Legislation enacted in 2010 restored the barriers as part of a broader compromise on alcohol reform; in 2013, the Utah legislature considered legislation removing the barriers permanently from all establishments,[3] although the legislation ultimately did not pass.[5]
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References
- ^ a b c "http://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title32B/Chapter6/32B-6-S205.html?v=C32B-6-S205_1800010118000101". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "http://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title32B/Chapter6/32B-6-S305.html?v=C32B-6-S305_1800010118000101". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ a b House, Dawn (February 27, 2013). "Bill could tear down Zion curtains at restaurants". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
- ^ "Utah Lowers the 'Zion Curtain'". The Food Channel. May 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
- ^ Hesterman, Billy (March 13, 2013). "Zion Curtain stays, master liquor license created under new bill". Daily Herald. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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