Utah § 76-8-311.2 Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-8-311.2 — Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.

Utah § 76-8-311.2

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-8Offenses Against the Administration of Government

Part 76-8-3Obstructing Governmental Operations

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.2 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) As used in this section:

(1)(a)(i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.

(1)(a)(ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.

(1)(a)(iii) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.

(1)(a)(iv) "Higher education secure area" means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1.

(1)(a)(v) "Law enforcement facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.

(1)(a)(vi) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.

(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly

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(1) (1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
(1)(a)(ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(1)(a)(iii) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(1)(a)(iv) "Higher education secure area" means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1.
(1)(a)(v) "Law enforcement facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(1)(a)(vi) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly or intentionally transports a firearm or other dangerous weapon or ammunition into:
(2)(a) a correctional facility;
(2)(b) a secure area created by the State Tax Commission;
(2)(c) a secure area in a law enforcement facility or a mental health facility; or
(2)(d) a higher education secure area.
(3) Except as provided in Section 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, or 76-8-311.7, a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor acted in conformity with the facility's rule or policy established under Section 76-8-311.1.