Utah Code § 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.