Utah § 5a-202 - Definitions.

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§ 5a-202. Definitions.

Effective 5/7/2025
53-5a-202.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:
(1)
(a)"Federal regulation" means a federal executive order, rule, or regulation that infringes upon, prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for, or registration of, the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use of a firearm, ammunition, or firearm accessory.
(b)"Federal regulation" does not include:
(i)a federal firearm statute; or
(ii)a federal executive order, rule, or regulation that is incorporated into the Utah Code by reference.
(2)"Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(3)"Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.
(4)"Political subdivision" means a city, town, county, special district, or water conservancy district.


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

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