76-5c-103. Relation to other state and local laws.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-5c-103. Relation to other state and local laws.
(a)A county, city, or other political subdivision has the right to regulate obscene animal abuse material, pornographic material, or material harmful to minors as this chapter does not proscribe or limit the regulation of obscene animal abuse material, pornographic material, or material harmful to minors by a county, city, or other political subdivision.
(b)Without limitation, a political subdivision may further regulate obscene animal abuse material, pornographic material, or material harmful to minors by ordinances relating to:
(i)zoning;
(ii)licensing;
(iii)public nuisances;
(iv)a specific type of business such as adult bookstores or drive-in movies; or
(v)use of blinder racks.
(2)This chapter does not preclude the application of other laws of this state to obscene animal abuse material, pornographic material, or material harmful to minors and, without limitation, this chapter is not in derogation of Subsection 76-9-1301(2) and Section 78B-6a-204 .
(a)The commission of a crime under this chapter offends public decency under Subsection 76-9-1301(2) .
(b)It is the intent of this chapter to give the broadest meaning permissible under the United States Constitution and the Utah Constitution to the words "offends public decency" in Subsection 76-9-1301(2) .
Amended by Chapter 401 , 2026 General Session