63G-20-103. Interpretation.
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Effective 5/12/2015
63G-20-103. Interpretation.
(1)Utah state courts and courts of the United States shall broadly construe this chapter in favor of a broad protection of religious beliefs, exercises, and conscience to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this chapter and the Utah and United States constitutions.
(2)Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit:
(a)the authority of a state or local government or a state or local government official to protect the health, safety, or property of Utah residents through lawful means;
(b)the application of Utah's criminal laws;
(c)the application of Utah's laws barring discrimination in employment or housing; or
(d)the application of Utah's laws barring discrimination in public accommodations, subject to Section 63G-20-201 .
Enacted by Chapter 46 , 2015 General Session