76-9-1505. Unlawful conduct while on a bus.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-9-1505. Unlawful conduct while on a bus.
(a)As used in this section, "controlled substance" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-37-101 .
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful conduct while on a bus if the actor:
(a)threatens a breach of the peace, is disorderly, or uses obscene, profane, or vulgar language on a bus;
(b)is in or upon any bus while unlawfully under the influence of a controlled substance;
(c)fails to obey a reasonable request or order of a bus driver, bus company representative, a nondrinking designee other than the driver as provided in Subsection 32B-4-415(4)(c)(ii) , or other person in charge or control of a bus or terminal;
(d)ingests a controlled substance, unless prescribed by a physician or a medical facility, in or upon any bus, or drinks intoxicating liquor in or upon a bus, except a chartered bus as defined and provided in Sections 32B-1-102 and 41-6a-526 ; or
(e)smokes tobacco or other products in or upon a bus, except a chartered bus.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a class C misdemeanor.
(a)If an actor violates Subsection
(2), the driver of the bus or individual in charge thereof may stop at the place where the offense is committed or at the next regular or convenient stopping place and remove the actor, using only such force as may be necessary to accomplish the removal, and the driver or individual in charge may request the assistance of passengers to assist in removing the actor.
(b)The driver or individual in charge may cause the removed actor to be detained and delivered to the proper authorities.
Amended by Chapter 362 , 2026 General Session