Revenue and Taxation
Beer Tax
Section 101
Tax basis -- Rate.
     59-15-101.   Tax basis -- Rate.
     (1) (a) A tax is imposed at the rate specified in Subsection (1)(b) on all beer, as defined in Section 32B-1-102, that is imported or manufactured for sale, use, or distribution in this state.
     (b) The tax described in Subsection (1)(a) shall be imposed at a rate of:
     (i) $11 per 31-gallon barrel for beer imported or manufactured:
     (A) before July 1, 2003; and
     (B) for sale, use, or distribution in this state; and
     (ii) $12.80 per 31-gallon barrel for beer imported or manufactured:
     (A) on or after July 1, 2003; and
     (B) for sale, use, or distribution in this state.
     (c) The tax imposed under this Subsection (1):
     (i) shall be imposed at a proportionate rate for:
     (A) any quantity of beer other than a 31-gallon barrel; or
     (B) the fractional parts of a 31-gallon barrel; and
     (ii) may not be imposed more than once on the same beer.
     (2) A tax may not be imposed on beer:
     (a) sold to the United States and its agencies; or
     (b) (i) manufactured or imported for sale, use, or distribution outside the state; and
     (ii) exported from the state.

Amended by Chapter 276, 2010 General Session
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