New Laws

318 new laws went into effect on Tuesday, May 12. That's 60 days after the legislature adjourned and that is the usualy time period for new laws to take effect. Some of the more interesting are:

• Marriage license fees went up $10
• It is now illegal in Utah to text while driving. Talking on a cell phone is still legal.
• An adult may be guilty of harboring a runaway if he/she gives shelter to a minor. So if your son's or daughter's friend starts living with you, you might be guilty.
• It is now legal to brew up to 100 gallons of beer or wine every year in your own house.