Utah § 36-11-405 - Construction and interpretation -- Freedom of expression, participation, and press.

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§ 36-11-405. Construction and interpretation -- Freedom of expression, participation, and press.

Effective 5/4/2022
36-11-405.  Construction and interpretation -- Freedom of expression, participation, and press.
(1) No provision of this chapter may be construed in a manner that limits:
(a) a person's right of freedom of expression and participation in government; or
(b) freedom of the press.
(2) This chapter does not prevent a local government or public education entity from enacting an ordinance or adopting a policy, that the local government or public education entity otherwise has the lawful authority to enact or adopt, that is stricter than the requirements of this chapter.


Amended by Chapter 125, 2022 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 36-11-405 ("Construction and interpretation -- Freedom of expression, participation, and press.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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