# Utah Code § 53-5a-103: Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-5a-103
- **Heading:** Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-5a / § 53-5a-103

## Text

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Firearm possessor" means an individual who may lawfully possess a firearm. (b) "Property occupant" means: (i) a private property owner; or (ii) an individual who has the right to occupy a private property under an agreement. (2) Except as provided under Subsection (3), a property occupant, who knowingly allows a firearm possessor to lawfully bring a firearm onto the property occupant's property, is not civilly or criminally liable for any damage or harm resulting from the discharge of the firearm by the firearm possessor while on the property occupant's property. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the property occupant solicits, requests, commands, encourages, or intentionally aids the firearm possessor in discharging the firearm while on the property occupant's property for a purpose other than the lawful defense of an individual on the property. (4) This section does not alter the responsibilities a tenant owes to a landlord under the terms of the lease agreement entered into between the tenant and landlord.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-5a-101 § 53-5a-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-101.5 § 53-5a-101.5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_101.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102 § 53-5a-102. Uniform firearm laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.1 § 53-5a-102.1. When a firearm is considered to be loaded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2 § 53-5a-102.2. Open and concealed carry of a firearm outside of an individual's residence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.2.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.3 § 53-5a-102.3. Possession of a firearm at a residence or on real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.3.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-103 § 53-5a-103. Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-103.5 § 53-5a-103.5. Firearm regulation in homeless shelters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-104 § 53-5a-104. Firearm transfer certification or notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-105 § 53-5a-105. Number or mark assigned to a handgun by the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-106 § 53-5a-106. Alteration of number or mark on a handgun.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-107 § 53-5a-107. Compliance with firearms prohibitions in secure facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-108 § 53-5a-108. Individuals who are exempt from certain weapons laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-201 § 53-5a-201. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_201.md)

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