Section 17-50-332 - Knives regulated by state(1) As used in this section, "knife" means a cutting instrument that includes a sharpened or pointed blade.(2) The authority to regulate a knife is reserved to the state except where the Legislature specifically delegates responsibility to a county.(3)(a) Unless specifically authorized by the Legislature or, subject to Subsection (3)(b), a county ordinance with a criminal penalty, a county may not enact or enforce an ordinance or a regulation pertaining to a knife.(b) A county may not enact an ordinance with a criminal penalty pertaining to a knife that is: (i) more restrictive than a state criminal penalty pertaining to a knife; or(ii) has a greater criminal penalty than a state penalty pertaining to a knife.Enacted by Chapter 272, 2011 General Session.