Utah legal term
Body armor in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Body armor” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Body armor” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Body armor" means any material designed or intended to provide bullet penetration resistance or protection from bodily injury caused by a dangerous weapon. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.7)
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