2021 Utah Code
Title 78B - Judicial Code
Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings
Part 22 - Cause of Action to Protect Minors from Unfiltered Devices
Section 2202 - Definitions.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 78B-6-2202 (2021)

(Contingently Effective) Affected by 63I-2-278 on 1/1/2031

(Contingently Effective) 78B-6-2202. Definitions.
As used in this part:
  • (1) "Activate" means the process of powering on a device and associating it with a new user account.
  • (2) "Device" means a tablet or a smart phone sold in Utah and manufactured on or after January 1 of the year following the year this bill takes effect.
  • (3) "Filter" means software installed on a device that is capable of preventing the device from accessing or displaying material that is harmful to minors through the Internet or any applications owned and controlled by the manufacturer and installed on the device.
  • (4) "Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-1201.
  • (5) "Internet" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-40-102.
  • (6)
    • (a) "Manufacturer" means a person that:
      • (i) is engaged in the business of manufacturing a device; and
      • (ii) has a commercial registered agent as that term is defined in Section 16-17-102.
    • (b) "Manufacturer" includes a registrant as that term is defined in Section 70-3a-103.
  • (7) "Minor" means an individual under the age of 18 who is not emancipated, married, or a member of the armed forces of the United States.
  • (8) "Smart phone" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-2-101.5.
  • (9) "Tablet" means a mobile device that:
    • (a) is equipped with a mobile operating system, touchscreen display, and rechargeable battery; and
    • (b) has the ability to support access to a cellular network.


Enacted by Chapter 416, 2021 General Session
Revisor instructions Chapter 416, 2021 General Session
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