Utah legal term
Slug in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Slug” 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 “Slug” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Slug" means a single projectile discharged from a shotgun shell. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-101)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.