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Utah Code Ann. § 77-23e-104 — Department use of facial recognition system with specific images - Restrictions.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Chapter 23e: Government Use of Facial Recognition Technology, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-23e-104
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) The department is the only government entity in the state authorized to use a facial recognition system to conduct a facial recognition comparison on an image database that is maintained by or shared with the department. (2) The department may only use a facial recognition system: (2)(a) for a purpose authorized in Subsection 77-23e-103(2)(c); or (2)(b) notwithstanding Subsection 77-23e-103(2)(b), to: (2)(b)(i) compare an image taken of an applicant for a license certificate or an identification card to determine whether the applicant has submitted a fraudulent or an inaccurate application; or (2)(b)(ii) provide images for a photo lineup for a purpose authorized in Subsection 77-23e-103(2)(c). (3) Notwithstanding Subsection 77-23e-103(2)(a)(ii), a law enforcement agency shall submit a request to the department to use a facial recognition system on an image database maintained by the department through the Utah Criminal Justice Information System.
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