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Utah Code § 9-7-215

Internet and online access policy required. As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse materi…

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“Internet and online access policy required. As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined”

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Internet and online access policy required.

Internet and online access policy required. As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined

Section 9-7-215

Subsection 9-7-215(1)(e)

"Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .

Section 9-7-215(1)(e)

Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(A)

with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and

Section 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(A)

Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(B)

that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and

Section 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(B)

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Part 9-7-2

part 9-7-2 State Library Division

§ 9-7-215Internet and online access policy required.Provision

Internet and online access policy required. As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined

Internet and online access policy required. As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101 . "Obscene" means the same as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 9101. "Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Technology protection measure" means a technology that blocks or filters internet access to visual depictions. State funds may not be provided to any public library that provides public access to the internet unless the library: has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) during any use by a minor of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) during any use of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network. This section does not prohibit a public library from limiting internet access or otherwise protecting against materials other than the materials specified in this section. An administrator, supervisor, or other representative of a public library may disable a technology protection measure described in Subsection (2) : at the request of a library patron who is not a minor; and to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.
Section 9-7-215Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)Subsection 9-7-215(1)Provision

This subsection defines several terms used in the section.

As used in this section: "Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101 . "Obscene" means the same as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 9101. "Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 . "Technology protection measure" means a technology that blocks or filters internet access to visual depictions.
Section 9-7-215(1)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(a)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(a)Provision

This subsection defines “apparent child sexual abuse material” by reference to Section 76-5b-103.

"Apparent child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .
Section 9-7-215(1)(a)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(b)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(b)Provision

"Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .

"Child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .
Section 9-7-215(1)(b)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(c)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(c)Provision

"Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101 .

"Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101 .
Section 9-7-215(1)(c)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(d)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(d)Provision

"Obscene" means the same as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 9101.

"Obscene" means the same as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 9101.
Section 9-7-215(1)(d)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(e)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(e)Provision

"Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .

"Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103 .
Section 9-7-215(1)(e)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(1)(f)Subsection 9-7-215(1)(f)Provision

This provision defines “technology protection measure” as a technology that blocks or filters internet access to visual depictions.

"Technology protection measure" means a technology that blocks or filters internet access to visual depictions.
Section 9-7-215(1)(f)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)Subsection 9-7-215(2)Provision

State funds may not be provided to any public library that provides public access to the internet unless the library: has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with

State funds may not be provided to any public library that provides public access to the internet unless the library: has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) during any use by a minor of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) during any use of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network.
Section 9-7-215(2)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(a)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)Provision

has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library,

has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) during any use by a minor of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(a)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)Provision

A library must have an internet safety policy for minors, including a technology protection measure, for devices connected through the library’s internet network.

has in place a policy of internet safety for minors, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(A)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(A)Provision

with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and

with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(A)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(B)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(B)Provision

that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and

that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(a)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(a)(ii)Provision

is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) during any use by a minor of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library,

is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) during any use by a minor of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(b)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)Provision

has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a

has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) during any use of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network.
Section 9-7-215(2)(b)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)Provision

has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a

has in place a policy of internet safety, including the operation of a technology protection measure: with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(A)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(A)Provision

with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and

with respect to any computer or other device while connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(A)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(B)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(B)Provision

that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and

that protects against access to visual depictions that are child sexual abuse materials, apparent child sexual abuse materials, obscene child sexual abuse materials, harmful to minors, or obscene; and
Section 9-7-215(2)(b)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(2)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-7-215(2)(b)(ii)Provision

is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) during any use of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a

is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) during any use of a computer or other device that is connected to the internet through a network provided by the library, including a wireless network.
Section 9-7-215(2)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(3)Subsection 9-7-215(3)Provision

This section does not prohibit a public library from limiting internet access or otherwise protecting against materials other than the materials specified in this section.

This section does not prohibit a public library from limiting internet access or otherwise protecting against materials other than the materials specified in this section.
Section 9-7-215(3)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(4)Subsection 9-7-215(4)Provision

A public library representative may disable the stated technology protection measure when a nonminor patron requests it and the access is for research or other lawful purposes.

An administrator, supervisor, or other representative of a public library may disable a technology protection measure described in Subsection (2) : at the request of a library patron who is not a minor; and to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.
Section 9-7-215(4)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(4)(a)Subsection 9-7-215(4)(a)Provision

at the request of a library patron who is not a minor; and

at the request of a library patron who is not a minor; and
Section 9-7-215(4)(a)Verify source
§ 9-7-215(4)(b)Subsection 9-7-215(4)(b)Provision

to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.

to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.
Section 9-7-215(4)(b)Verify source

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