Utah Code 17-22-9.5 requires county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, effectively preempting sanctuary policies through HB 497 enforcement provisions.
Utah Code 17-22-9.5, enacted as part of HB 497 (2011), directs county sheriffs to make reasonable efforts to determine the immigration status of persons booked into jail for felonies or class A misdemeanors and to share information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The statute requires verification through Secure Communities or comparable systems and prohibits restrictions on communication with federal authorities consistent with 8 U.S.C. 1373. While HB 116 (2011) created a state-level guest worker framework, the cooperation mandate in 17-22-9.5 limits sanctuary practices by political subdivisions. Local policies that obstruct federal information-sharing risk legal challenge.
Local jurisdictions adopting non-cooperation policies that conflict with state law or 8 U.S.C. 1373 may face state enforcement actions, civil suits, or loss of cooperative agreements with federal partners.
St. George, UT
St. George prohibits dogs that constitute a nuisance through persistent barking, howling, or yelping under the city's animal control ordinances. Animal Servi...
St. George, UT
St. George prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys or disturbs others under Title 4-2-3 of the City Code. The ordinance targets noise that ...
St. George, UT
St. George regulates construction noise through its general nuisance ordinance and building permit conditions. Construction is generally permitted during day...
St. George, UT
St. George restricts the parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas. Large commercial vehicles and equipment may not be stored in residential zones.
St. George, UT
St. George restricts the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential properties and public streets. RVs may not be used ...
St. George, UT
St. George regulates street parking throughout the city. Vehicles may not be parked on public streets for extended periods, and parking restrictions vary by ...
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