Unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft near a correctional facility.
Utah Code § 72-10-903
in effect72-10-903. Unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft near a correctional facility.
(1) An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system:
(a) to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility;
(b) in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility; or
(c) to remove any item from inside the property of a correctional facility.
(2)
(a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or (c) is a third degree felony.
(b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3) An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection (1) if the operator is:
(a) an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; and
(b) acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.
Amended by Chapter 258, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title72/Chapter10/72-10-S903.html?v=C72-10-S903_2026050620260506Fetched: 10/26/2026