1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits unlawfully carrying a firearm in a vehicle if the actor:

   1. (a) is 18 years old or older; and

   2. (b)

      1. (i)

         1. (A) is carrying a firearm that is readily accessible by the actor for immediate use; and
         2. (B) is in a vehicle in which the actor is not lawfully present; or
      2. (ii) is carrying a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in any vehicle.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
4. (4) This section does not prohibit the owner or lawful possessor of a vehicle from prohibiting another individual who may otherwise lawfully carry a firearm from carrying a firearm in the owner's or lawful possessor's vehicle.

5. (5) An actor is lawfully present in a vehicle while carrying a firearm under this section if:

   1. (a) the vehicle is in the lawful possession of the actor; or
   2. (b) the actor has the consent of the person lawfully in possession of the vehicle to carry the firearm in the vehicle.
6. (6) This section does not apply if the actor has a concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-303, a temporary concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-304, a provisional concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-305, or a concealed carry permit lawfully issued by or in another state.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session