2015 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 6 - Offenses Against Property
Part 2 - Burglary and Criminal Trespass
Section 201 - Definitions.

76-6-201. Definitions.
As used in this part:

• (1)
  • (a) "Building," in addition to its ordinary meaning, means any watercraft, aircraft, trailer, or other structure or vehicle adapted for overnight accommodation of persons or for carrying on business and includes:
    • (i) each separately secured or occupied portion of the structure or vehicle; and
    • (ii) each structure appurtenant to or connected with the structure or vehicle.
  • (b) "Building" does not include a railroad car.

• (2) "Dwelling" means a building which is usually occupied by a person lodging in the building at night, whether or not a person is actually present.

• (3) "Enter or remain unlawfully" means a person enters or remains in or on any premises when:
  • (a) at the time of the entry or remaining, the premises or any portion of the premises are not open to the public; and
  • (b) the actor is not otherwise licensed or privileged to enter or remain on the premises or any portion of the premises.

• (4) "Enter" means:
  • (a) intrusion of any part of the body; or
  • (b) intrusion of any physical object under control of the actor.

• (5) "Railroad car":
  • (a) in addition to its ordinary meaning, includes a sleeping car or any container or trailer that is on a railroad car; and
  • (b) includes only a railroad car that is operable and part of an ongoing railroad operation.

Amended by Chapter 366, 2008 General Session