License Plate Reader Amendments

License plate reader regulations moved from Title 41 to a new Title 77 chapter (77-23g), creating a more centralized and comprehensive regulatory framework.

New definitions established for key terms including 'aggregated license plate data,' 'anonymized,' 'fixed license plate reader,' 'hotlist,' 'mobile license plate reader,' 'track,' and 'Utah Inland Port Authority'.

New accuracy standards requiring license plate reader providers to maintain at least 99% character-level and full-plate accuracy with 1% or lower false positive rates for hotlist matching.

New reporting requirements mandating annual reports on license plate reader usage, including number of readers, vehicles scanned, alerts generated, and searches conducted.

New data retention rules requiring deletion of license plate data within 90 days unless retained for criminal or civil matters with proper legal justification.

New requirement for law enforcement agencies to obtain special use permits from the Department of Transportation before installing fixed license plate readers on state highways.

New prohibition on using license plate readers to conduct facial recognition or target individuals based on First Amendment rights, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

New penalties established including class B misdemeanor charges for intentional violations and private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages.

Expanded list of governmental entities authorized to use license plate readers, including parking enforcement entities, secured area operators, public transit districts, educational institutions, and the Utah Inland Port Authority.

New requirement for license plate reader providers to undergo annual third-party evaluations of system accuracy and provide standardized reporting capabilities.