| (1) |
Municipal and county legislative bodies shall, within their respective jurisdictions, designate the areas within their jurisdictions that they have determined are subject to the enforcement of Section 76-9-903 because criminal street gangs have been able to or are attempting to:
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-9-905
| (a) |
establish control over these identifiable areas; |
| (b) |
intimidate others from entering those areas; or |
| (c) |
conceal illegal activities conducted in those areas. |
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| (2) |
| (a) |
Prior to designating areas subject to enforcement under Section 76-9-903, the legislative body shall consult, as appropriate, with persons who are knowledgeable about the effects of gang activity in areas where Section 76-9-903 may be enforced. |
| (b) |
Persons consulted under Subsection (2)(a) may include:
| (i) |
members of local law enforcement agencies who have training or experience related to criminal street gangs; |
| (ii) |
other agency personnel with particular knowledge of gang activities in the proposed designated area; |
| (iii) |
elected and appointed officials of the area where the proposed designated area is located; and |
| (iv) |
representatives of community-based organizations. |
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| (3) |
The municipal or county legislative body shall develop and implement procedures for periodic review and update of area designations it makes under Subsection (1). |
Enacted by Chapter 86, 2009 General Session
