34-45-107. Exemptions -- Limitations on chapter -- School premises -- Government entities -- Religious organizations -- Single family detached residential units.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(a)School premises, as defined in Subsection 76-3-203.2(1) , are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(b)Carrying a dangerous weapon at an elementary school or secondary school is subject to the provisions of Section 76-11-205 .

(2)Government entities, including a local authority or state entity, are subject to the requirements of Title 53, Chapter 5a, Firearms Laws, but are otherwise exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(3)Religious organizations, including religious organizations acting as an employer, are exempt from, and are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(4)Owner-occupied single family detached residential units and tenant-occupied single family detached residential units are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(5)A person who is subject to federal law that specifically forbids the presence of a firearm on property designated for motor vehicle parking, or a person who is subject to Section 550 of the United States Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 109-295 or regulations enacted in accordance with that section, is exempt from Section 34-45-103 if:

(a)providing alternative parking or a storage location under Subsection 34-45-103(2)(a) would pose an undue burden on the person; and

(b)the person files a statement with the attorney general citing the federal law that forbids the presence of a firearm and detailing the reasons why providing alternative parking or a storage location poses an undue burden.

(6)A person who is subject to Section 550 of the United States Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 109-295 or regulations enacted in accordance with that section is exempt from this chapter if:

(a)the person has attempted to provide alternative parking or a storage location in accordance with Subsection 34-45-103(2)(a) ;

(b)the secretary of the federal Department of Homeland Security notifies the person that the provision of alternative parking or a storage location causes the person to be out of compliance with Section 550 of the United States Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 109-295 or regulations enacted in accordance with that section and the person may be subject to punitive measures; and

(c)the person files a detailed statement with the attorney general notifying the attorney general of the facts under Subsections (6)(a) and

(b).

Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session

Amended by Chapter 208 , 2025 General Session