[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 122 (Monday, June 24, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32458-32459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15941]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[UT-930-1220-01]


Supplementary Rules Concerning Alcoholic Beverages on Public 
Lands; Utah

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, DOI.

ACTION: Establishment of Supplementary Rules Concerning Alcoholic 
Beverages on Public Lands Within the State of Utah.

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SUMMARY: Underage drinking is a growing problem on the public lands. 
Such activity poses a significant health and safety hazard to both 
underage violators and other users of the public lands and can result 
in the destruction of natural resources. This action will allow BLM 
officers to restrict the sale or supply of, and the unlawful purchase, 
possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in a manner 
consistent with state law.

Unlawful Purchase, Possession, or Consumption by Minor--
Misrepresentation of Age of Minor

    (1) It is unlawful for any person under 21 years to purchase, 
possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or product, unless 
specifically authorized by this title.
    (2) It is also unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to 
misrepresent their age, or for any other person to misrepresent the age 
of a minor, for the purpose of purchasing or otherwise obtaining an 
alcoholic beverage or product for a minor.

Sale or Supply of Alcoholic Beverages or Products to Minors 
Prohibited.

    (1) No person shall sell, offer to sell, or otherwise furnish or 
supply any alcoholic beverage or products to any person under the age 
of 21 years.
    (2) This section shall not apply to the furnishing or supplying of 
an alcoholic beverage or product to a minor for medicinal purposes by 
the parent or guardian of the minor or by the minor's physician or 
dentist, in accordance with this title.

Drinking Alcoholic Beverage and Open Containers in Motor Vehicle 
Prohibited--Definitions--Exceptions

    (1) A person may not drink any alcoholic beverage while operating a 
motor vehicle or while a passenger in a motor vehicle, whether the 
vehicle is moving, stopped or parked on any highway.
    (2) A person may not keep, carry, possess, transport or allow 
another to keep, carry, possess, or transport in the passenger 
compartment of a motor vehicle, when the vehicle is on the highway, any 
container which contains alcoholic beverage if the container has been 
opened, its seal broken, or the contents of the container partially 
consumed.

Definitions/Exceptions

    Reference Definitions/Exceptions, 41-6-44.20.

Effect of and Obedience to Traffic Regulations

    The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of 
vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways, 
except:
    (1) where a different place is specifically referred to in a given 
section: or
    (2) under the provisions of Section 41-6-13.5 and Sections 41-6-29 
to 41-6-45 inclusive, which apply upon highways and elsewhere 
throughout the state.
    Penalties: As prescribed under Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act, 43 USC, Section 1733(a).

EFFECTIVE DATE: This restriction will go into effect June 24, 1996 and 
will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the authorized 
officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: State Special Agent in Charge, Bureau 
of Land Management, Utah State Office, P.O. Box 45155, Salt Lake City, 
Utah 84145, (801) 539-4011.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This supplementary restriction is issued 
under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). Violation is 
punishable by fines and/or imprisonment under 43 CFR 8360.0-7. This 
restriction will go into effect upon publication in the Federal 
Register, and will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the 
authorized officer. (Utah Codes: 32A-12-8, 32A-12-13, 41-6-44.20 and 
41-6-11 (2) Effect of and Obedience to Traffic Regulations, Chapter 
relates to vehicles on highways (Exceptions).
Roger Zortman,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 96-15941 Filed 6-21-96; 8:45 am]
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