Effective 5/4/2022
78B-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