76-17-303. Conducting a pyramid scheme.
(1) Terms defined in Sections,, andapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-17-101 76-17-301
(2) An actor commits conducting a pyramid scheme if the actor knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme.
(3) A violation of Subsectionis a third degree felony. (2)
(4) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that: the sales device or plan limits the number of persons who may be introduced into the sales device or plan; the sales device or plan includes additional conditions affecting eligibility for introduction into the sales device or plan or when compensation may be received from the sales device or plan; or a person receives property or services in addition to the compensation or right to receive compensation in connection with a pyramid scheme.
(5) The appropriate county attorney or district attorney has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting a criminal violation of this section.
(6) A violation under this section constitutes a violation of Section. 13-11-4 A criminal conviction under this section is prima facie evidence of a violation of Section. 13-11-4 In addition to prosecution under this section, a violation of this section shall be civilly investigated and prosecuted as prescribed by. Title 13, Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act