Utah Laws on Recording in Public
Utah broadly permits recording in public places. There is no state statute prohibiting filming, photographing, or audio recording in locations where people have no reasonable expectation of privacy. The First Amendment and Utah's Open and Public Meetings Act provide additional protections.
This guide covers your rights to record in public, government meeting recording, audio rules, private property limits, and drone recording.
Your Right to Record in Public
You can film on public streets, sidewalks, parks, government buildings, public transit, and at public events without restriction. Video-only recording in public does not implicate Utah's wiretapping statute. No press credential is required.
Recording Government Meetings
Under Utah Code Ann. 52-4-203, public bodies must record their own open meetings and make recordings available within three business days. The public can also make their own recordings of city councils, county commissions, school boards, legislative proceedings, and public hearings.
Audio Recording in Public
One-party consent under 77-23a-4 applies. If you participate in a conversation, you can record the audio. Public conversations at normal volume generally carry no privacy expectation.
Private Property Open to the Public
Businesses can set their own recording rules. They can ask you to stop and ask you to leave. Footage captured before the request is generally legal. Religious venues, sports facilities, and entertainment venues may restrict recording through terms of entry.
Drone Recording
Drone recording in public airspace is generally permitted subject to FAA regulations. Do not use drones to record in private areas where people have privacy expectations.
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