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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A local or state governmental entity may not enact or enforce a directive that violates legislative firearm preemption.
(2) This part does not prohibit the enactment or enforcement of a directive:
(a) by a law enforcement agency if the directive pertains to a firearm issued to or used by a peace officer in the course of the peace officer's official duties;
(b) by a correctional facility or mental health facility under Section 76-8-311.3;
(c) of judicial administration if the directive establishes a secure courthouse;
(d) by the State Tax Commission if the directive establishes a secure area within a State Tax Commission facility; or
(e) by a local or state governmental entity if the directive is developed in response to and in accordance with legislative authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 78B. Judicial Code § 78B-6-2302. Violation of legislative preemption--Exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-78b-judicial-code/ut-code-sect-78b-6-2302/
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