One of the problems with the hodge-podge of state laws is it is difficult to get a handle and remember all of the reciprocity agreements and non-res rules. I think the rule in Utah is... if your state issues a permit you must have it before Utah will issue a non-res permit. However, I have to go back and have a look as it may actually say that "IF YOUR STATE RECOGNIZES the Utah permit you must have a permit from your state first".
I will read the actual statute revisions and report back. I am an expert in Utah English and legalspeak.
The rule appears to be that in order to get a non-res permit, IF you are from a state that has reciprocity or is recognized by Utah, you MUST have your home state's permit first. For instance, if you live in New York State you have no problem renewing as NY has no reciprocity with UTAH. You NEED the Utah permit in order to carry in Utah therefore. Here is the wording of the section of the Utah code:
(4) (a) In addition to meeting the other qualifications for the issuance of a concealed
firearm permit under this section, a nonresident applicant who resides in a state that recognizes the validity of the Utah permit or has reciprocity with Utah's concealed firearm permit law shall:
(i) hold a current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority of the nonresident applicant's state of residency; and
(ii) submit a photocopy or electronic copy of the nonresident applicant's current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit referred to in Subsection (4)(a)(i).
(b) A nonresident applicant who knowingly and willfully provides false information to the bureau under Subsection (4)(a) is prohibited from holding a Utah concealed firearm permit for a period of 10 years.
(c) Subsection (4)(a) applies to all applications for the issuance of a concealed firearm permit that are received by the bureau after May 10, 2011.
(d) Beginning January 1, 2012, Subsection (4)(a) also applies to an application for renewal of a concealed firearm permit by a nonresident.
Hope this helps.