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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Picketing” means the stationing or posting of one or more individuals to apprise the public, vocally or by standing or marching with signs, banners, sound amplification devices, or other means, of an opinion or a message.
(b) “Residence” means any single-family, duplex, or multi-family dwelling unit that is not being used as a targeted occupant's sole place of business or as a place of public meeting.
(c) “Targeted residential picketing” means picketing, with or without signs, that is specifically directed or focused toward a residence, or one or more occupants of the residence, and that takes place:
(i) on that portion of a sidewalk or street in front of the residence, in front of an adjoining residence, or on either side of the targeted residence; or
(ii) within 100 feet of the property line of the targeted residence.
(2) It is unlawful to engage in targeted residential picketing.
(3) This section does not apply to:
(a) an individual picketing at the individual's own residence;
(b) the picketing of a meeting place or assembly area commonly used to discuss subjects of general public interest; or
(c) general picketing that proceeds through residential neighborhoods or that proceeds past residences.
(4) It is unlawful to publish, post, disseminate, or disclose an individual's residential address, or other information identifying the specific location of an individual's residence, with the intent to cause another individual to engage in targeted residential picketing.
(5) Targeted residential picketing is a class B misdemeanor.
(6) A violation of Subsection (4) is a class B misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-9-109. Targeted residential picketing - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-9-109/
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