General Information

Cancellation Policy

Your registration fee, less a $100 US administrative fee, will be refunded when the IAMSE Business Office receives written notification before June 15, 2008. Substitutions can be made. No refunds will be made after June 15, 2008.

Time Zone - Mountain

Currency

U.S. Dollar. Major Credit Cards accepted in most establishments. Tipping is customary at 15-20%

Passport Information

Passports are not necessary for US citizens. Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas.

Languages Spoken - English

Electricity

Voltage is 110-220 volts, 60Hz.

Liquor Laws

The legal drinking age is 21.
 

Salt Lake City's liquor laws changed drastically during the 2002 Olympics.  Most restaurants now have beer and wine. Bars are still private clubs, but the hotel makes you a member on registration!
 

Only 3.2% beer is sold in convenience and grocery stores.  Those of you who want to know more can go to http://www.alcbev.state.ut.us/Liquor_Laws/liquor_laws_affecting_visitors.html .  The State Liquor Store very close to the hotel is:

205 West 400 South
Salt Lake City
Phone Number - (801) 533-5901
Store Hours - 10am to 10pm
Days Open - Monday thru Saturday
Closed - Sundays

LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

http://www.rideuta.com/ridingUTA/schedules/routeSchedules.aspx?routeGroupID=0

The Trax Light Rail has two main lines. One, the north south serves downtown parallel to the Insterstate 15. The East Line goes to the University. Trax runs approximately every 15 minutes. There is a free zone downtown which will be very convenient for people.