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Utah Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)
Info: No statutory duty to inform, even when asked — Utah's official BCI FAQ states there is no legal requirement to identify yourself as armed to an officer (though BCI strongly recommends doing so), and the recodified permit statute (53-5a Part 3, eff.
No statutory duty to inform, even when asked — Utah's official BCI FAQ states there is no legal requirement to identify yourself as armed to an officer (though BCI strongly recommends doing so), and the recodified permit statute (53-5a Part 3, eff. 5/7/2025) contains no display or notification duty. Permitless carry for eligible adults.
Official source: bci.utah.gov →
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