A
state or local governmental agency of this
state, or any representative of the agency, may not:
| (1) |
limit or restrict by ordinance, regulation, or policy the authority of any law enforcement agency or other governmental agency to assist the federal government in the enforcement of any federal law or regulation governing immigration; or |
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-9-1006
- Alien: means a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States. See Utah Code 76-9-1002
- Possess: means to have physical possession of or to exercise dominion or control over tangible property. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State or local governmental agency: includes any private contractor or vendor that contracts with the agency to provide the agency's functions or services. See Utah Code 76-9-1002
| (2) |
limit or restrict by ordinance, regulation, or policy the authority of any law enforcement agency to investigate or enforce any violation of the federal misdemeanor offenses of willful failure to register as an alien or willful failure to personally possess an alien registration document as required by 8 U.S.C. § 1304(e) or 1306(a). |
Enacted by Chapter 21, 2011 General Session
