Utah Code § 72-10-901

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024

Section 72-10-901 - Definitions

As used in this part, "weapon" means:

(1) a firearm as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501; or

(2) an object that in the manner of the object's use or intended use is capable of causing death, bodily injury, or damage to property, as determined according to the following factors:

(a) the location and circumstances in which the object is used or possessed;

(b) the primary purpose for which the object is made;

(c) the character of the damage, if any, the object is likely to cause;

(d) the manner in which the object is used;

(e) whether the manner in which the object is used or possessed constitutes a potential imminent threat to public safety; and

(f) the lawful purposes for which the object may be used.

Utah Code § 72-10-901

Renumbered from § 72-14-302 and amended by Chapter 216, 2023 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 5/3/2023.

Added by Chapter 364, 2017 General Session ,§ 12, eff. 5/9/2017.