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Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-50-332. Knives regulated by state

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section, “knife” means a cutting instrument that includes a sharpened or pointed blade.

(2) The authority to regulate a knife is reserved to the state except where the Legislature specifically delegates responsibility to a county.

(3)(a) Unless specifically authorized by the Legislature or, subject to Subsection (3)(b), a county ordinance with a criminal penalty, a county may not enact or enforce an ordinance or a regulation pertaining to a knife.

(b) A county may not enact an ordinance with a criminal penalty pertaining to a knife that is:

(i) more restrictive than a state criminal penalty pertaining to a knife; or

(ii) has a greater criminal penalty than a state penalty pertaining to a knife.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-50-332. Knives regulated by state - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-17-counties/ut-code-sect-17-50-332/

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