# Utah Code § 53-5a-203: Prohibition on enforcement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_203

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-5a-203
- **Heading:** Prohibition on enforcement
- **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-203

## Text

(1) A law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of a political subdivision is prohibited from implementing, enforcing, assisting, or cooperating in the enforcement of a federal regulation on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. (2) An employee of the state or a political subdivision may not expend public funds or allocate public resources for the enforcement of a federal regulation on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1) or (2), this section does not prohibit or otherwise limit a law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of a political subdivision from: (a) cooperating, communicating, or collaborating with a federal agency if the primary purpose of the cooperation is not the investigation or enforcement of a federal regulation on firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories; (b) serving on or participating in: (i) a federal law enforcement task force or program if: (A) investigation and prosecution of state or federal firearms regulations are part of the duties of the task force or program; or (B) the law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of the political subdivision is compensated by federal funds; or (ii) a state law enforcement task force or program that: (A) receives federal funding; or (B) has participation from federal law enforcement officials; or (c) referring an investigation to a federal law enforcement agency if the law enforcement officer, state employee, or political subdivision employee reasonably believes that a federal law regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories has been violated. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) a law enforcement officer or state employee employed by or assisting: (i) the Bureau of Criminal Identification of the Department of Public Safety established in Section 53-10-201; (ii) the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103; or (iii) the Utah National Guard or the Utah State Defense Force created in Title 39A, National Guard and Militia Act; or (b) an individual who: (i) is appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 925D; or (ii) is assisting another individual that is appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 925D.

## 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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