Automatic license plate reader systems -- Restrictions.

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  • (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a governmental entity may not use an automatic license plate reader system.
  • (2) An automatic license plate reader system may be used:
    • (a) by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of protecting public safety, conducting criminal investigations, or ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws;
    • (b) by a governmental parking enforcement entity for the purpose of enforcing state and local parking laws;
    • (c) by a parking enforcement entity for regulating the use of a parking facility;
    • (d) for the purpose of controlling access to a secured area;
    • (e) for the purpose of collecting an electronic toll;
    • (f) for the purpose of enforcing motor carrier laws;
    • (g) by a public transit district for the purpose of assessing parking needs and conducting a travel pattern analysis; or
    • (h) by an institution of higher education within the state system of higher education as described in Section 53B-1-102:
      • (i) for a purpose described in Subsections (2)(a) through (d); or
      • (ii) if the data collected is anonymized, for research and educational purposes.




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