Utah legal term
Premises of a retail mercantile establishment in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Premises of a retail mercantile establishment” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Premises of a retail mercantile establishment” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Premises of a retail mercantile establishment" includes, but is not limited to, the retail mercantile establishment; any common use areas in shopping centers and all parking lots or areas set aside for the benefit of those patrons of the retail mercantile establishment. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-601)
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