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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402 — Disruption of activity in or near school building.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 14: Disruption of School Activities, Utah Code.

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Disruption of activity in or near school building

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i)(A) "Chief administrator" means the principal of a school or the chief administrator of a school that does not have a principal. (1)(a)(i)(B) "Chief administrator" includes the chief administrator's designee or representative. (1)(a)(ii) "School" means a public or private kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school through grade 12. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) In the absence of a local ordinance or other controlling law governing the conduct described in this Subsection (2), an actor commits disruption of activity in or near school building if the actor, while on a street, sidewalk, or public way adjacent to a school building or ground: (2)(a) materially disrupts the peaceful conduct of school activities by the actor's presence or act; and (2)(b) remains upon the place under Subsection (2)(a) after being asked to leave by the chief administrator of that school. (3)(a) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a first or second violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a third or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) If an actor's conduct violates Subsection (2) and the actor's conduct also amounts to a violation of another offense with a greater penalty, the offense with the greater penalty applies.

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Is disruption of activity in or near school building a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: disruption of activity in or near school building ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402.

First or second violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(a)) · Third or subsequent violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers disruption of activity in or near school building?

Disruption of activity in or near school building is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402 (Disruption of activity in or near school building).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.