Section 528 - Carrying a dangerous weapon while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful.

UT Code § 76-10-528 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) It is a class B misdemeanor for any person to carry a dangerous weapon while under the influence of: (a) alcohol as determined by the person's blood or breath alcohol concentration in accordance with Subsections 41-6a-502(1)(a) through (c); or (b) a controlled substance as defined in Section 58-37-2.

(a) alcohol as determined by the person's blood or breath alcohol concentration in accordance with Subsections 41-6a-502(1)(a) through (c); or

(b) a controlled substance as defined in Section 58-37-2.

(2) This section does not apply to: (a) a person carrying a dangerous weapon that is either securely encased, as defined in this part, or not within such close proximity and in such a manner that it can be retrieved and used as readily as if carried on the person; (b) any person who uses or threatens to use force in compliance with Section 76-2-402; or (c) any person carrying a dangerous weapon in the person's residence or the residence of another with the consent of the individual who is lawfully in possession.

(a) a person carrying a dangerous weapon that is either securely encased, as defined in this part, or not within such close proximity and in such a manner that it can be retrieved and used as readily as if carried on the person;

(b) any person who uses or threatens to use force in compliance with Section 76-2-402; or

(c) any person carrying a dangerous weapon in the person's residence or the residence of another with the consent of the individual who is lawfully in possession.

(3) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person: (a) is licensed in the pursuit of wildlife of any kind; or (b) has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm.

(a) is licensed in the pursuit of wildlife of any kind; or

(b) has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm.