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Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-2003. Automatic license plate reader systems--Restrictions

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(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a governmental entity may not use an automatic license plate reader system.

(2) An automatic license plate reader system may be used:

(a) by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of protecting public safety, conducting criminal investigations, or ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws;

(b) by a governmental parking enforcement entity for the purpose of enforcing state and local parking laws;

(c) by a parking enforcement entity for regulating the use of a parking facility;

(d) for the purpose of controlling access to a secured area;

(e) for the purpose of collecting an electronic toll;

(f) for the purpose of enforcing motor carrier laws;

(g) by a public transit district for the purpose of assessing parking needs and conducting a travel pattern analysis;  or

(h) by an institution of higher education within the state system of higher education as described in Section 53B-1-102:

(i) for a purpose described in Subsections (2)(a) through (d);  or

(ii) if the data collected is anonymized, for research and educational purposes.

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