Utah § 5a-705 - Use and availability.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 5a-705 — Use and availability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5a-705. Use and availability.
53-5a-705. Use and availability.
| (1) | Use of a shooting range by a group may not interfere with the use of the range by the state agency, military, institution of higher education, or political subdivision for whom the range was constructed. |
| (2) | Outdoor shooting ranges shall be available on weekends and holidays, provided they are not being used for shooting and training purposes by the owner or operator of the range. |
| (4) | A group using a public shooting range may not have anyone with the group who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. |
| (5) | Each group shall provide documentation of current and applicable liability insurance or waivers of liability to cover each state agency, institution of higher education, or a political subdivision, for each person shooting on or controlling the shooting range. |
| (6) | Shooting range operations shall be in accordance with safety standards adopted by the National Rifle Association or equivalent national shooting organization. |
| (7) | Staff from the owner or operator of the shooting range is not required to be present unless there is no certified official present with the group. |
| (8) | The certified official in charge at the applicable time shall be responsible for opening and securely closing the shooting range. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 401, 2026 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 5a-705
What does Utah Code § 5a-705 cover?
Section 5a-705 ("Use and availability.") 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.
How do I cite Utah § 5a-705?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 5a-705 apply to my situation?
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