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Utah Code § 72-10-903

Unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft near a correctional facility

Amended by Chapter 258, 2026 General Session

(1) An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system:

(a) to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility;

(b) in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility; or

(c) to remove any item from inside the property of a correctional facility.

(2)

(a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or (c) is a third degree felony.

(b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.

(3) An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection (1) if the operator is:

(a) an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; and

(b) acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.