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Senate narrows scope of security licensing: ticket takers and ushers exempted in limited cases
Summary
After extended debate over public safety and training requirements, the Utah Senate passed SB71 to exempt ticket takers and ushers from licensed security status in narrow circumstances, allowing use of magnetometers and wands with trained backup; vote passed 19–5.
The Utah Senate debated and passed Senate Bill 71 on Feb. 17, which exempts ticket takers and ushers at venues from being classified as licensed security officers in strictly defined circumstances. Sponsors said the bill preserves venue operators’ ability to conduct bag checks to prevent alcohol and prohibited items without the cost of hiring fully licensed security…
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