# Utah Code § 78B-4-303: Prevention of unfounded lawsuits -- Exemption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_303

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-4-303
- **Heading:** Prevention of unfounded lawsuits -- Exemption
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-4 / § 78B-4-303

## Text

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a manufacturer, packer, distributor, carrier, holder, seller, marketer, advertiser of a food, or an association of one or more such entities, may not be subject to civil liability arising under any state statute, rule, public policy, court or administrative decision, municipal ordinance, or other action having the effect of law, for any claim of obesity or weight gain resulting from the consumption of food. (2) Subsection (1) may not apply where the claim of obesity or weight gain is based on: (a) a material violation of an adulteration or misbranding requirement prescribed by state or federal statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance and the claimed injury was proximately caused by the violation; or (b) any other material violation of federal or state law applicable to the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertising, labeling, or sale of food, provided that the violation is knowing and willful, and the claimed injury was proximately caused by the violation.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 78B-4-101 § 78B-4-101. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-102 § 78B-4-102. Liability protection for volunteers -- Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-103 § 78B-4-103. Liability protection for organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-201 § 78B-4-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-202 § 78B-4-202. Equine and livestock activity liability limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-203 § 78B-4-203. Signs to be posted listing inherent risks and liability limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-301 § 78B-4-301. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-302 § 78B-4-302. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-303 § 78B-4-303. Prevention of unfounded lawsuits -- Exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-304 § 78B-4-304. Pleading requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_304.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-305 § 78B-4-305. Stay pending motion to dismiss.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_305.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-306 § 78B-4-306. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_306.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-401 § 78B-4-401. Public policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-4-402 § 78B-4-402. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_4_402.md)

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