Violation of legislative preemption -- Exceptions.
Utah Code § 78B-6-2302
in effect78B-6-2302. Violation of legislative preemption -- Exceptions.
(1) A local or state governmental entity may not enact or enforce a directive that violates legislative firearm preemption.
(2) This part does not prohibit the enactment or enforcement of a directive:
(a) by a law enforcement agency if the directive pertains to a firearm issued to or used by a peace officer in the course of the peace officer's official duties;
(b) by a correctional facility or mental health facility under Section 76-8-311.3;
(c) of judicial administration if the directive establishes a secure courthouse;
(d) by the State Tax Commission if the directive establishes a secure area within a State Tax Commission facility; or
(e) by a local or state governmental entity if the directive is developed in response to and in accordance with legislative authority.
Enacted by Chapter 428, 2022 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter6/78B-6-S2302.html?v=C78B-6-S2302_2022050420220504Fetched: 10/26/2026