Is It Illegal To NOT Drink Milk In Utah???

So, Utah has a lot of weird laws that are enforced but this one law is totally made up and still gets attention. 

Utah is known for its farmers and ranchers and that includes the dairy industry. Around 2013 a misconception that not drinking milk in Utah is illegal started to rise. I’m sure many dairy producers in the state were over the moon about this rumor but, it isn’t true.  

So, yes you do NOT have to drink milk in Utah and if you’re lactose intolerant it is okay to visit or live here.  

There is a milk law about discrimination that prevents a monopoly on the product or the destruction of a dairy competitor. For most people, this doesn’t mean much but essentially you can’t randomly have your dairy products cost more somewhere to attempt to ruin the competition.  

Most of us are not buying and selling milk on a regular basis for profit so this law is for a specific demographic in the state.  

Now, whether you want to drink milk is your business, but if dairy isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Alternatives like almond, soy, and cashew milk are readily available at local grocery stores and coffee shops.  

The state may seem old-fashioned and strict in some areas (and it is) but milk isn’t one of them. Utah certainly is no Wisconsin, but we have our fair share of dairy producers and cheese lovers.  

Going to local farmer’s markets and county fairs may even get you a taste of local milk.