§ 76-5-102.8. Disarming a peace officer -- Penalties.

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(1)

As used in this section:

(a)	"Conductive energy device" means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.

(b)	"Firearm" has the same meaning as in Section 76-10-501.

(2)

An actor is guilty of an offense under Subsection (3) who intentionally takes or removes, or attempts to take or remove a firearm or a conductive energy device from the person or immediate presence of a person the actor knows is a peace officer:

(a)	without the consent of the peace officer; and

(b)	while the peace officer is acting within the scope of his authority as a peace officer.

(3)

(a)	Conduct under Subsection (2) regarding a firearm is a first degree felony.

(b)	Conduct under Subsection (2) regarding a conductive energy device is a third degree felony.

Amended by Chapter 222, 2010 General Session

                    
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