# Utah Code § 34A-5-102.5: Supremacy over local regulations -- No special class created for other purposes

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_102.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 34A-5-102.5
- **Heading:** Supremacy over local regulations -- No special class created for other purposes
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 34A / Chapter 34A-5 / § 34A-5-102.5

## Text

(1) This chapter supersedes and preempts any ordinance, regulation, standard, or other legal action by a local government entity, a state entity, or the governing body of a political subdivision that relates to the prohibition of discrimination in employment. (2) This chapter shall not be construed to create a special or protected class for any purpose other than employment.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 34A-5-101 § 34A-5-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_101.md)
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- [Utah Code § 34A-5-102.5 § 34A-5-102.5. Supremacy over local regulations -- No special class created for other purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_102.5.md)
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- [Utah Code § 34A-5-104 § 34A-5-104. Powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 34A-5-106 § 34A-5-106. Discriminatory or prohibited employment practices -- Permitted practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 34A-5-107 § 34A-5-107. Procedure for aggrieved person to file claim -- Investigations -- Adjudicative proceedings -- Settlement -- Reconsideration -- Determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_107.md)
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- [Utah Code § 34A-5-109 § 34A-5-109. Application to employee dress and grooming standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_109.md)
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- [Utah Code § 34A-5-111 § 34A-5-111. Application to the freedom of expressive association and the free exercise of religion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 34A-5-112 § 34A-5-112. Religious liberty protections -- Expressing beliefs and commitments in workplace -- Prohibition on employment actions against certain employee speech.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34A_S34A_5_112.md)
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