76-8-311.2. Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-8-311.2. Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3 .
(ii)"Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101 .
(iii)"Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101 .
(iv)"Higher education secure area" means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1 .
(v)"Law enforcement facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1 .
(vi)"Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1 .
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly or intentionally transports a firearm or other dangerous weapon or ammunition into:
(a)a correctional facility;
(b)a secure area created by the State Tax Commission;
(c)a secure area in a law enforcement facility or a mental health facility; or
(d)a higher education secure area.
(3)Except as provided in Section 76-8-311.4 , 76-8-311.6 , or 76-8-311.7 , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a third degree felony.
(4)It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor acted in conformity with the facility's rule or policy established under Section 76-8-311.1 .
Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session
Amended by Chapter 208 , 2025 General Session