Carrying While Impaired
Utah Code 76-11-217 — over the driving limit with a weapon at hand, a class B misdemeanor
Carrying a dangerous weapon readily accessible for immediate use while under the influence of alcohol at the level that makes driving unlawful, or under the influence of a controlled substance, is a class B misdemeanor.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- It does not apply to lawful self defense, or to carrying in the person's own residence, or another's with consent.
- It does not apply to medical cannabis used under the state program, or a prescription taken as prescribed by someone who stays safe to handle the weapon.
- A concealed carry permit is not a defense to it.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 76-11-217 — Carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.