2006 Utah Code - 76-10-1507 — Exclusion of persons without bona fide business from terminal -- Firearms and dangerous materials -- Surveillance devices and seizure of offending materials -- Detention of violators -- Private security personnel.

     76-10-1507.   Exclusion of persons without bona fide business from terminal -- Firearms and dangerous materials -- Surveillance devices and seizure of offending materials -- Detention of violators -- Private security personnel.
     (1) In order to provide for the safety, welfare and comfort of passengers, a bus company may refuse admission to terminals to any person not having bona fide business within the terminal. Any such refusal shall not be inconsistent or contrary to state or federal laws or regulations, or to any ordinance of the political subdivision in which the terminal is located. An authorized bus company representative may require any person in a terminal to identify himself and state his business. Failure to comply with such request or to state an acceptable business purpose shall be grounds for the representative to request that the person depart the terminal. Any person who refuses to comply with such a request shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor.
     (2) Any person who carries a concealed dangerous weapon, firearm, or any explosive, highly inflammable or hazardous materials or devices into a terminal or aboard a bus shall be guilty of a third degree felony. The bus company may employ reasonable means, including mechanical, electronic or x-ray devices to detect such items concealed in baggage or upon the person of any passenger. Upon the discovery of any such item, the company may obtain possession and retain custody thereof until it is transferred to a peace officer.
     (3) An authorized bus company representative may detain within a terminal or bus any person violating the provisions of this act for a reasonable time until law enforcement authorities arrive. Such detention shall not constitute unlawful imprisonment and neither the bus company nor the representative shall be civilly or criminally liable upon grounds of unlawful imprisonment or assault, provided that only reasonable and necessary force is exercised against any person so detained.
     (4) A bus company may employ or contract for private security personnel. Such personnel may detain within a terminal or bus any person violating the provisions of this act for a reasonable time until law enforcement authorities arrive, and may use reasonable and necessary force in subduing or detaining any person violating this act.

Amended by Chapter 282, 1998 General Session