Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.2 — Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Obstructing Governmental Operations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.2
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(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.
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Is prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.2.
Which Utah statute covers prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area?
Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.2 (Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area).
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