1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1901 apply to this section.
2. (2) An actor commits unlawful possession, use, or control of a vehicle with a contraband compartment if the actor knowingly possesses, uses, or controls a vehicle that has a compartment with the intent to store, conceal, or transport contraband in the compartment.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.

4. (4) The trier of fact may infer that an actor intended to store, conceal, or transport contraband if:

   1. (a) the actor possesses, uses, or controls a vehicle that has a compartment; and

   2. (b) the compartment contains:

      1. (i) contraband; or
      2. (ii) evidence of prior storage, concealment, or transportation of contraband.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session