A peace officer who finds a dangerous weapon pursuant to a frisk may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, at which time the peace officer shall either return it if lawfully possessed, or arrest such person.
Utah Code § 77-7-17
Authority of peace officer to take possession of weapons
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.