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Private organizations, businesses, or venues that receive $1 million or more in public funding through appropriations, grants, or contracts—and that operate property within the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone, or the Capital City Revitalization Zone—would be required to provide free, secure handgun storage for visitors with concealed carry permits if the venue bans firearms on its property that is open to the public. This requirement would not apply to entities receiving public funds under a contract to provide a direct service to the state or a local government. The entity would be responsible for handguns while stored, could not charge a storage fee, could locate the storage area nearby if the property itself cannot accommodate one, and would be required to notify local police if a stored handgun goes unclaimed after 24 hours, with police required to take possession within five business days. Entities could verify permits using the state's existing online firearm verification system, entering only the permit number and not retaining any personal information collected during that process.