Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 53 > Chapter 5b > Part 1 - General Provisions

• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Firearm: means a device from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosive. See Utah Code 53-5b-103
• Firearm accessory: means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm, firearm action, or firearm receiver but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm, including:
       (2)(a) a telescopic or laser sight;
       (2)(b) a magazine;
       (2)(c) a flash or sound suppressor;
       (2)(d) a folding or aftermarket stock or grip;
       (2)(e) a speed-loader;
       (2)(f) an ammunition carrier; and
       (2)(g) a light for target illumination. See Utah Code 53-5b-103
• Manufactured: means creating a firearm, a firearm action or receiver, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from basic materials for functional usefulness, including:
       (4)(a) forging;
       (4)(b) casting;
       (4)(c) machining; and
       (4)(d) another process for working materials. See Utah Code 53-5b-103
• Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. 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
• United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5