§ 76-10-505. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street.

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(1)

Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person may not carry a loaded firearm:

(a)

in or on a vehicle, unless:

(i)	the vehicle is in the person's lawful possession; or

(ii)	the person is carrying the loaded firearm in a vehicle with the consent of the person lawfully in possession of the vehicle;

(b)	on a public street; or

(c)	in a posted prohibited area.

(2)	Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a minor under 18 years of age, since a minor under 18 years of age may not carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.

(3)	Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a)(i) and (ii), a person may not possess a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in a vehicle.

(4)	A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.

Amended by Chapter 362, 2009 General Session

                    
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