2021 Utah Code
Title 78B - Judicial Code
Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings
Part 22 - Cause of Action to Protect Minors from Unfiltered Devices
Section 2204 - Liability.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 78B-6-2204 (2021)

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

(Contingently Effective) 78B-6-2204. Liability.
  • (1) Beginning January 1 of the year following the year this bill takes effect, a manufacturer of a device is liable to a minor in the state if:
    • (a) the device is activated in the state;
    • (b) the device does not, upon activation in the state, enable a filter that complies with the requirements described in Section 78B-6-2203; and
    • (c) the minor accesses material that is harmful to minors on the device.
  • (2) Nothing in this part affects any private right of action existing under other law, including contract.
  • (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), this section does not apply to a manufacturer that makes a good faith effort to provide a device that, upon activation of the device in the state, automatically enables a generally accepted and commercially reasonable method of filtration in accordance with this part and industry standards.


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