Carrying a dangerous weapon while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful.
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(1) It is a class B misdemeanor for any person to carry a dangerous weapon while under the influence of:
(a) alcohol as determined by the person's blood or breath alcohol concentration in accordance with Subsections 41-6a-502(1)(a) through (c); or
(b) a controlled substance as defined in Section 58-37-2.
(2) This section does not apply to:
(a) a person carrying a dangerous weapon that is either securely encased, as defined in this part, or not within such close proximity and in such a manner that it can be retrieved and used as readily as if carried on the person;
(b) any person who uses or threatens to use force in compliance with Section 76-2-402;
(c) any person carrying a dangerous weapon in the person's residence or the residence of another with the consent of the individual who is lawfully in possession; or
(d) a person under the influence of cannabis or a cannabis product, as those terms are defined in Section 26-61a-102, if the person's use of the cannabis or cannabis product complies with Title 26, Chapter 61a, Utah Medical Cannabis Act.
(3) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person:
(a) is licensed in the pursuit of wildlife of any kind; or
(b) has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm.