(1) (a) As used in this section: (i) (A) "Building" means a watercraft, aircraft, trailer, sleeping car, or other structure or vehicle adapted for overnight accommodations of individuals or for carrying on business and includes: (I) each separately secured or occupied portion of the building or vehicle; and (II) each structure appurtenant or connected to the building or vehicle. (B) "Building" includes the commonly accepted meaning of building. (ii) "Business" means a retail business dealing in tangible personal property. (iii) "Enter" means: (A) an intrusion of any part of the body; or (B) the intrusion of any physical object under the control of the actor. (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits commercial obstruction if the actor: (a) enters or remains unlawfully on the premises of or in a building of any business; and (b) intends to interfere with the employees, customers, personnel, or operations of the business. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) an action protected by the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 151 et seq., or the Federal Railway Labor Act, 45 U.S.C. Section 151 et seq.; or (b) an individual's exercise of the rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or under Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 15. Renumbered and
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