78B-6-2603. Manufacturer liability.
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Effective 1/1/2025
78B-6-2603. Manufacturer liability.
(1)A manufacturer of a device is subject to civil liability if:
(a)a device is activated in the state;
(b)the device does not, upon activation in the state, enable a filter that complies with the requirements described in Section 78B-6-2602 ; and
(c)the minor accesses material that is obscene on the device.
(2)Notwithstanding Subsection (1), this section does not apply to a manufacturer that makes a good faith effort to provide a device that, upon activation of the device in the state, automatically enables a filter in accordance with Section 78B-6-2602 .
(3)Nothing in this part:
(a)applies to a device manufactured before January 1, 2025;
(b)applies to a video game console; or
(c)creates a cause of action against a retailer of a device.
Enacted by Chapter 166 , 2024 General Session