Section 64-13d-104 - Use of force - Private prison employees(1) Employees of a facility contractor may use reasonable force to the extent allowed by state law. The use of force, power, and authority shall be limited to: (a) the grounds of a facility operated in whole or in part by their employer;(b) when transporting inmates; and(c) when pursuing escapees from the facility.(2) Training standards for employees of a contractor shall be in accordance with the standards in Section 64-13-24.(3) Subsection (2) does not confer peace officer status on the contractor or its employees.Enacted by Chapter 288, 1999 General Session .