Section 76-10-523 - Persons exempt from weapons laws(1) Except for Sections 76-10-506, 76-10-508, and 76-10-508.1, this part and Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Firearm Act, do not apply to any of the following: (a) a United States marshal;(b) a federal official required to carry a firearm;(c) a peace officer of this or any other jurisdiction;(d) a law enforcement official as defined and qualified under Section 53-5-711;(e) a judge as defined and qualified under Section 53-5-711;(f) a court commissioner as defined and qualified under Section 53-5-711; or(g) a common carrier while engaged in the regular and ordinary transport of firearms as merchandise.(2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), the provisions of Section 76-10-528 apply to any individual listed in Subsection (1) who is not employed by a state or federal agency or political subdivision that has adopted a policy or rule regarding the use of dangerous weapons.(3) Subsections 76-10-504(1) and (2), and Section 76-10-505 do not apply to: (a) an individual to whom a permit to carry a concealed firearm has been issued:(i) pursuant to Section 53-5-704; or(ii) by another state or county; or(b) a person who is issued a protective order under Subsection 78B-7-603(1)(b) or 78B-7-404(1)(b), unless the person is a restricted person as described in Subsection 76-10-503(1), for a period of 120 days after the day on which the person is issued the protective order.(4) Except for Sections 76-10-503, 76-10-506, 76-10-508, and 76-10-508.1, this part and Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Firearm Act, do not apply to a nonresident traveling in or though the state, provided that any firearm is: (b) securely encased as defined in Section 76-10-501.(5) Subsections 76-10-504(1) and (2), and 76-10-505(1)(b) do not apply to a person 21 years old or older who may otherwise lawfully possess a firearm.Amended by Chapter 12, 2021 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/5/2021.Amended by Chapter 458, 2019 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 375, 2019 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 39, 2019 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 248, 2014 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/13/2014.Amended by Chapter 362, 2009 General Session