Title 76, Title 76: Criminal Offenses

76-9-104. Failure to disperse. (1) Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits failure to disperse if the actor: is at the scene of a riot, disorderly conduct, or an unlawful assembly; and remains at the scene of the riot, disorderly conduct, or…

76-9-105. Making a false alarm. (1) As used in this section, "weapon of mass destruction" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-15-301 Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits making a false alarm if the actor: initiates or ci…

76-9-105.5. Emergency reporting abuse. (1) As used in this section: "Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential to the preservation of human life or property. "Weapon of mass destruction" means the same…

76-9-105.6. Prohibited use of a party line or public pay telephone in an emergency. (1) As used in this section: "Emergency" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-105.5 "Party line" means a subscriber's line or telephone circuit: that consists of two or more con…

76-9-106. Disrupting the operation of a school. (1) Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits disrupting the operation of a school if the actor: is on the property of a private or public school, including property being used by the school for …

76-9-107. Unauthorized entry onto a school bus. (1) As used in this section: "Driver" means the driver of a school bus. "School bus" means a publicly or privately owned motor vehicle designed for transporting 10 or more passengers and operated for the transportation of children t…

76-9-108. Disrupting a funeral or memorial service. (1) As used in this section: "Funeral procession" means a procession of two or more motor vehicles where: the operators of the vehicles identify themselves as being part of the procession by having the lamps or lights of the veh…

76-9-109. Targeted residential picketing. (1) As used in this section: "Picketing" means the stationing or posting of one or more individuals to apprise the public, vocally or by standing or marching with signs, banners, sound amplification devices, or other means, of an opinion …

76-9-110. Public intoxication. (1) As used in this section, "minor" means an individual who is younger than 21 years old. Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits public intoxication if the actor: is in a public place; or in a private place w…

76-9-1101. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Alternative nicotine product" means a product, other than a cigarette, a counterfeit cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nontherapeutic nicotine product, or a tobacco product, that: contains nicotine; is intended for hu…

76-9-1102. Cigarette, electronic cigarette, nicotine product, or tobacco advertising violation. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) Except as provided in Subsection, an actor commits cigarette or tobacco advertising violation if the act…

76-9-1103. Permitting a minor to use a tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product in a place of business. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits permitting a minor to use a tobacco product, electron…

76-9-1104. Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor. (1) As used in this section, "provides": includes selling, giving, furnishing, sending, or causing to be sent; and does not include the acts: of the United State…

76-9-1105. Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor. (1) As used in this section, "provides" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-1104 Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits providing tobacco paraphernalia…

76-9-1106. Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor i…

76-9-1107. Illegal indirect sale of a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product. (1) As used in this section: "Face-to-face exchange" means a transaction made in person between an individual and a retailer or retailer's employee. "Face-to-face exchan…

76-9-1107. Illegal indirect sale of a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product. (1) As used in this section: "Face-to-face exchange" means a transaction made in person between an individual and a retailer or retailer's employee. "Face-to-face exchan…

76-9-1108. Illegal presence of a minor inside a tobacco specialty business. (1) As used in this section, "self-service display" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-1107 Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) Except as provi…

76-9-1109. Illegal sale or gift of clove cigarette. (1) As used in this section, "clove cigarette" means a cigarette that contains more than 10%, by weight, of raw eugenia caryophyllata or caryophyllus, commonly known as clove. Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 7…

76-9-111. Public urination. (1) Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits public urination if the actor urinates or defecates: in a public place, other than a public rest room; and under circumstances which the actor should know will likely ca…

76-9-1110. Abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent. (1) As used in this section, "psychotoxic chemical solvent" includes any glue, cement, or other substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds: acetone and acetate; amyl nitrite or amyl nitrate or their isome…

76-9-1111. Abuse of nitrous oxide. (1) As used in this section, "nitrous oxide" means: N2O, a colorless gas or liquid that is also referred to as dinitrogen monoxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas; or any substance containing nitrous oxide. Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to …

76-9-1112. Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product -- Exceptions. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electr…

76-9-1113. Illegal distribution of a tobacco product -- Exceptions. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits illegal distribution of a tobacco product if the actor: is a manufacturer, wh…

76-9-1114. Illegal distribution of a flavored electronic cigarette product. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits illegal distribution of a flavored electronic cigarette product if the actor gives, distributes, sells, off…

76-9-1115. Illegal distribution of an electronic cigarette product without federal authorization. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits illegal distribution of an electronic cigarette product without federal authorization…

76-9-1116. Unlawful sale of a tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product. (1) As used in this section: "Compensatory service" means service or unpaid work performed by an employee, in lieu of the payment of a fine or imprisonment. "Employee" means an emplo…

76-9-1117. Unlawful transfer of proof of age. (1) As used in this section: "Proof of age" means: a valid identification card issued under; Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 8, Identification Card Act a valid identification that: is substantially similar to an identification card issued u…

76-9-1118. Unlawful use of proof of age containing false information. (1) As used in this section, "proof of age" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-1117 Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101 (2) An actor commits unlawful use…

76-9-1119. Ordinances, rules, and regulations. (1) Except as provided in Subsectionor (3), an ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted by a governing body of a political subdivision of the state or a state agency is superseded if: (2) the ordinance, rule, or regulation affects: the…

76-9-112. Participation in an ultimate fighting match. (1) Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits participation in an ultimate fighting match if the actor publicizes, promotes, conducts, or engages in a live fighting match in which: an admi…

76-9-1120. Unlawful sale of a cannabinoid inhalation product or a cannabinoid inhalation substance. (1) As used in this section: "Cannabinoid inhalation product" means an electronic cigarette that contains a cannabinoid. "Cannabinoid inhalation substance" means a substance contai…

76-9-113. Commercial obstruction. (1) As used in this section: "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: each separately secured or oc…

76-9-114. Aggravated commercial obstruction. (1) As used in this section: "Building" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-113 "Business" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-113 "Enter" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-9-…

76-9-115. Intentional concealment of identity while committing an offense in public. (1) As used in this section, "public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, including: a street or highway; and the common areas of a school, ho…

76-9-116. Unlawful deprivation of religious rights. (1) As used in this section, "house of worship" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-11-201 Terms defined in Sectionapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 (2) An actor commits unlawful deprivation of religious rights…

76-9-1201. Definitions. Reserved.

76-9-1202. Unlawful interference with water flow. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1201 (2) An actor commits unlawful interference with water flow if the actor intentionally or knowingly interferes with or alters the flow of water in any stre…

76-9-1203. Unlawful taking of water or damaging a water facility. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1201 (2) An actor commits unlawful taking of water or damaging a water facility if the actor, in violation of a right of another person, intent…

76-9-1204. Unlawful obstruction of watergates. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1201 (2) An actor commits unlawful obstruction of watergates if the actor: rafts or floats logs, timber, or wood down any river or stream; and allows the logs, ti…

76-9-1205. Unlawful damage to a bridge, dam, canal, or other water-related structure. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1201 (2) Except as provided in Subsection, an actor commits unlawful damage to a bridge, dam, canal, or other water-related…

76-9-1206. Unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1201 (2) An actor commits unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well if the actor: has sunk or sinks a shaft or well on the public domain for any purpose; a…

76-9-1301. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Agricultural operation" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 78B-6a-101 (2) "Agricultural protection area" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 17-18-101 (3) "Controlled substance" means the same as th…

76-9-1302. Creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.1 76-9-1301 (2) An actor commits creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance if the actor: is an owner, agent, or occupant; and creates, aids in creating, o…

76-9-1303. Befouling waters. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.1 76-9-1301 (2) An actor commits the offense of befouling waters if the actor: constructs or maintains a corral, sheep pen, goat pen, stable, pigpen, chicken coop, or other offensive yard…

76-9-1304. Unlawful disposal of carcass or offal. (1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.1 76-9-1301 (2) An actor commits unlawful disposal of carcass or offal if the actor: puts the carcass of a dead animal, or the offal from a slaughter pen, corral, or …