Effective 5/7/2025
76-8-311.2 Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area.
(1)
(a)As used in this section:
(i)”Correctional facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
(ii)”Dangerous weapon” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(iii)”Firearm” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(iv)”Higher education secure area” means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1.
(v)”Law enforcement facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(vi)”Secure area” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly or intentionally transports a firearm or other dangerous weapon or ammunition into:
(a)a correctional facility;
(b)a secure area created by the State Tax Commission;
(c)a secure area in a law enforcement facility or a mental health facility; or
(d)a higher education secure area.
(3)Except as provided in Section 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, or 76-8-311.7, a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4)It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor acted in conformity with the facility’s rule or policy established under Section 76-8-311.1.

Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session