Title 76, Criminal Offenses

76-5d-203. Patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits the offense of patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult if: (a) the actor pays, offers to pa…

76-5d-204. Patronizing a prostituted individual who is a child. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits patronizing a prostituted individual who is a child if: (a) the actor is 12 years old or older; (b) the a…

76-5d-205. Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits entering or remaining in a place of prostitution if the actor enters or remains in a place of prostitution f…

76-5d-206. Aiding prostitution. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits aiding prostitution if the actor: (a)(i) solicits an individual to patronize a prostituted individual, or to patronize an individual the …

76-5d-207. Exploitation of prostitution. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits exploitation of prostitution if the actor: (a) procures an individual for a place of prostitution; (b) encourages, induces, or o…

76-5d-208. Aggravated exploitation of prostitution. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits aggravated exploitation of prostitution if: (a) in committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in …

76-5d-209. Sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits the offense of sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in s…

76-5d-210. Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits the offense of sexual solicitation by an actor offering com…

76-5d-211. Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to a child in exchange for sexual activity. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) Under circumstances not amounting to an offense described in Subsection (4), …

76-5d-212. Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender if th…

76-6-1001. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Common mail carrier" means a person engaged in or transacting the business of collecting, transporting, or delivering mail, other than the United States Postal Service. (2) "Key" means any instrument used by the postal service an…

76-6-1002. Damage to mail receptacle. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1001 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits damage to a mail receptacle if the actor knowingly damages the condition of a mail receptacle, including: (a) taking, concealing, damaging, or …

76-6-1003. Mail theft. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1001 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits mail theft if the actor: (a) knowingly, and with the intent to deprive another: (i) takes, destroys, hides, or embezzles mail; or (ii) obtains any mail by fra…

76-6-101. Definitions. (1) As used in this part: (a) "Etching" means defacing, damaging, or destroying hard surfaces by means of an abrasive object, a knife, or an engraving device, or a chemical action which uses any caustic cream, gel, liquid, or solution. (b) "Fire" means a fl…

76-6-102. Arson. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits arson if, under circumstances not amounting to aggravated arson, the person by means of fire or explosives unlawfully and intentionally damages: (a) any property wit…

76-6-103. Aggravated arson. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits aggravated arson if by means of fire or explosives the actor intentionally and unlawfully damages: (a) a habitable structure; or (b) any structure or vehi…

76-6-104. Reckless burning. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits reckless burning if the actor: (a) recklessly starts a fire or causes an explosion which endangers human life; (b) having started a fire, whether reckless…

76-6-104.5. Abandonment of a fire -- Penalties. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits abandonment of a fire if, under circumstances not amounting to the offense of arson, aggravated arson, or causing a catastrophe, the a…

76-6-105. Causing a catastrophe -- Penalties. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits causing a catastrophe if the actor causes widespread injury or damage to persons or property by: (a) use of a weapon of mass destruction…

76-6-106. Criminal mischief. (1)(a) As used in this section, "critical infrastructure" includes: (i) financial and banking systems; (ii) any railroads, airlines, airports, airways, highways, bridges, waterways, fixed guideways, or other transportation systems intended for the tra…

76-6-106.1. Property damage or destruction. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits property damage or destruction if the actor under circumstances not amounting to arson or criminal mischief: (a) damages or destroys prope…

76-6-106.2. Property damage or destruction by a trespasser on real property. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits property damage or destruction by a trespasser on real property if, under circumstances not amounting to …

76-6-106.3. Destruction or tampering with a critical infrastructure facility -- Penalty. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i) "Critical infrastructure facility" means: (A) a petroleum or alumina refinery; (B) critical electric infrastructure, as defined in 18 C.F.R. Sec. 388.113, …

76-6-106.4. Destroying, tampering with, or unlawfully interacting with rescue tracking equipment. (1)(a) As used in this section, "rescue tracking equipment" means property that: (i) is located in a public place; and (ii) is designed to allow an individual to take possession of a…

76-6-107. Defacement by graffiti defined -- Penalties -- Removal costs -- Reimbursement liability -- Victim liability. (1)(a) As used in this section, "victim" means the person whose property is defaced or damaged by the use of graffiti and who bears the expense for removal of th…

76-6-107.5. Defacing by graffiti, damage, or destruction on public lands. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i)(A) "Archaeological feature" means a non-portable element created or used by humans that provides insights into past human activities or organization at a site. (B) "Archa…

76-6-108. Damage to or interruption of a communication device -- Penalty. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i) "Communication device" means any device, including a telephone, cellular telephone, computer, or radio, which may be used in an attempt to summon police, fire, medical, o…

76-6-1101. Definitions. (1) As used in this part: (a) "Personal identifying information" may include: (i) name; (ii) birth date; (iii) address; (iv) telephone number; (v) driver license number; (vi) social security number; (vii) place of employment; (viii) employee identification…

76-6-1102. Identity fraud. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits identity fraud if the actor knowingly or intentionally uses, or attempts to use, the personal identifying information of another person, whether that pers…

76-6-1103. Investigation of violation. In addition to investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, the Office of the Attorney General also has responsibility for investigating violations of this part where identity fraud is the primary violation that is alleged to have b…

76-6-1104. Court records. In any case in which a person commits identify fraud and uses the personal identifying information obtained to commit a crime in addition to the identity fraud, the court shall make appropriate findings in any prosecution of such a crime that the person …

76-6-1105. Unlawful possession of another's identification documents. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i)(A) "Identifying document" means: (I) a government issued document commonly used for identification; (II) a vehicle registration certificate; or (III) any other document, imag…

76-6-111. Wanton destruction of livestock -- Penalties -- Restitution criteria -- Seizure and disposition of property. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103. (ii) "Livestock" means a domestic anim…

76-6-112. Agricultural operation interference -- Penalties. (1)(a) As used in this section, "agricultural operation" means private property used for the production of livestock, poultry, livestock products, or poultry products. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-10…

76-6-113. Property damage resulting in economic interruption -- Enhanced penalties. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i) "Business" means an enterprise carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit. (ii) "Governmental entity" means the state, a county, a municipality, a sp…

76-6-1202. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Mortgage lending process" means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a mortgage loan, including solicitation, application, or origination, negotiation of terms, third-party provider services, underwriting, signing …

76-6-1203. Mortgage fraud. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1202 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits mortgage fraud if the actor does any of the following with the intent to defraud: (a) knowingly makes any material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omi…

76-6-1302. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Automated sales suppression device" means: (a) a software program that falsifies the electronic records of electronic cash registers or any other point-of-sale systems, including transaction data and transaction reports; or (b) a…

76-6-1303. Possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1302 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits possession, sale, or use of an automated sales suppression device if the actor willfully or knowi…

76-6-1402. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Catalytic converter" means a motor vehicle exhaust system component that reduces vehicle emissions by breaking down harmful exhaust emissions. (2) "Dealer" means: (a) a scrap metal processor or secondary metals dealer or recycler…

76-6-1403. Requirements for records of sale or purchases. (1) Every dealer shall: (a) require the information under Subsection (2) for each transaction of regulated metal, except under Subsection 76-6-1406(4); and (b) maintain for each purchase of regulated metal the information …

76-6-1403.1. Unlawful conduct with respect to record of sale or purchase. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1402 apply to this section. (2) A dealer commits unlawful conduct with respect to record of sale or purchase if the dealer violates a requirement under Sect…

76-6-1404. Required notice to sellers of identification requirements. (1) A dealer shall at all times maintain in a prominent place at the dealer's place of business, in open view to a seller of regulated metal, a clearly legible notice in not less than two-inch high lettering th…

76-6-1404.1. Unlawful failure to maintain required notice to sellers. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1402 apply to this section. (2) A dealer commits unlawful failure to maintain required notice to sellers if the dealer violates a requirement under Section 76-6…

76-6-1405. Qualifications to sell to dealer. (1) A dealer may not purchase regulated metal from a person younger than 18 years old. (2) If the person is unable to comply with all the identification requirements of Subsection 76-6-1403(2), the dealer may not conduct a transaction …

76-6-1405.1. Unlawful failure to comply with qualifications to sell to dealer. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1402 apply to this section. (2) A dealer commits unlawful failure to comply with qualifications to sell to dealer if the dealer violates a requirement …