Utah Statutes
§ 76-11-204 — Unlawfully carrying a firearm in a vehicle.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawfully carrying a firearm in a vehicle if the actor:
(2)(a) is 18 years old or older; and
(2)(b) (2)(b)(i) (2)(b)(i)(A) is carrying a firearm that is readily accessible by the actor for immediate use; and
(2)(b)(i)(B) is in a vehicle in which the actor is not lawfully present; or
(2)(b)(ii) is carrying a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in any vehicle.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4)This section does not prohibit the owner or lawful possessor of a vehicle from prohibiting another individual who may otherwise lawfully carry a firearm from carrying a firearm in the owner's or lawful possessor's vehicle.
(5)An actor is lawfully pres
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session; Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.