Utah Code 63G-20-103. Interpretation
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(1) Utah state courts and courts of the United States shall broadly construe this chapter in favor of a broad protection of religious beliefs, exercises, and conscience to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this chapter and the Utah and United States constitutions.
Terms Used In Utah Code 63G-20-103
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State or local government: means :(7)(a) a state government entity, agency, or instrumentality; or(7)(b) a local government entity, agency, or instrumentality. See Utah Code 63G-20-102
- State or local government official: means an officer, employee, or appointee of a state or local government. See Utah Code 63G-20-102
- United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit:
(2)(a) the authority of a state or local government or a state or local government official to protect the health, safety, or property of Utah residents through lawful means;
(2)(b) the application of Utah’s criminal laws;
(2)(c) the application of Utah’s laws barring discrimination in employment or housing; or
(2)(d) the application of Utah’s laws barring discrimination in public accommodations, subject to Section 63G-20-201.