§ 63G-27-102 — Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
(1) "Boycott action" means refusing to deal, terminating business activities, or limiting commercial relations.
(2) "Boycott of the State of Israel" means engaging in a boycott action targeting:

(2)(a) the State of Israel; and
(2)(b) (2)(b)(i) companies or individuals doing business in or with the State of Israel; or
(2)(b)(ii) companies authorized by, licensed by, or organized under the laws of the State of Israel to do business.
(3) "Boycotted company" means a company that:

(3)(a) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacture of fossil fuel-based energy, timber, mining, or agriculture;
(3)(b) engages in, facilitates, or supports the manufacture, distribution, sale, or use of firearms;
(3)(c) does not meet or commit to meet environmental standards, including standards for eliminating, reducing, offsetting, or disclosing greenhouse gas-emissions, beyond applicable state and federal law requirements; or
(3)(d) does not facilitate or commit to facilitate access to abortion or sex characteristic surgical procedures.
(4) (4)(a) "Company" means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or similar entity.
(4)(b) "Company" includes any wholly-owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of an entity described in Subsection (4)(a).
(5) "Economic boycott" means, without an ordinary business purpose:

(5)(a) engaging in a boycott action targeting:
(5)(a)(i) a boycotted company; or
(5)(a)(ii) another company because the company does business with a boycotted company; or
(5)(b) taking an action intended to penalize, inflict economic harm to, or change or limit the activities of:
(5)(b)(i) a boycotted company; or
(5)(b)(ii) another company because the company does business with a boycotted company.
(6) (6)(a) "Ordinary business purpose" means a purpose that is related to business operations.
(6)(b) "Ordinary business purpose" does not include a purpose that is solely related to furthering social, political, or ideological interests.
(7) "Public entity" means the state or a political subdivision of the state, including each department, division, office, board, commission, council, authority, or institution of the state or a political subdivision of the state.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 243, 2023 General Session