78B-6a-407. Defense in nuisance action for shooting range.
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Effective 5/6/2026
78B-6a-407. Defense in nuisance action for shooting range.
(1)A person or government entity does not have a right of action under this chapter against a person who operates or uses a shooting range in this state for noise or noise pollution resulting from the operation or use of the shooting range if the shooting range:
(i)was established, constructed, or operated before the implementation of any noise ordinances, rules, or regulations; and
(ii)does not substantially and adversely affect public health or safety; or
(i)is in compliance with any noise control laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations that applied to the shooting range and the shooting range's operation at the time of establishment, construction, or initial operation of the shooting range; and
(ii)does not substantially and adversely affect public health or safety.
(2)For purposes of this section, noise generated by a shooting range that is operated in accordance with nationally recognized standards and operating practices does not constitute a public nuisance or a private nuisance.
Enacted by Chapter 401 , 2026 General Session