Utah Code 76-8-311.3. Items prohibited in correctional and mental health facilities — Penalties
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76-8-311.3. Items prohibited in correctional and mental health facilities — Penalties.
(1) | As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-311.3
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“Contraband” means any item not specifically prohibited for possession by offenders under this section or Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act. |
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(2) | Notwithstanding Section 76-10-500, a correctional or mental health facility may provide by rule that no firearm, ammunition, dangerous weapon, implement of escape, explosive, controlled substance, spirituous or fermented liquor, medicine, or poison in any quantity may be:
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(3) | It is a defense to any prosecution under this section if the accused in committing the act made criminal by this section with respect to:
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(6) | The possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance at a correctional facility or in a secure area of a mental health facility shall be prosecuted in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act. |
(7) | The department shall make rules under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish guidelines for providing written notice to visitors that providing any tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product to offenders is a class A misdemeanor. |
Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session