(1) Whenever the Defense Force or any portion of the Defense Force is called into active service, the governor may, by proclamation, declare all or any part of any county, city or town in which the troops are serving to be under martial law.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 39A-4-112

  • Adjutant general: means the commanding general of the Utah National Guard as appointed by the governor under Section 39A-1-201. See Utah Code 39A-1-102
  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) When the Defense Force is in active service, the commanding officer and his subordinates may cooperate with the civil authorities as directed by the adjutant general.