Title 76, Criminal Offenses

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rule, or regulation adopted by a governing body of a political subdivision of the state or a state agency is superseded if: (a) the ordinance, rule, or regulation affects…

76-9-112. Participation in an ultimate fighting match. (1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (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: (a) an…

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

76-9-113. Commercial obstruction. (1)(a) As used in this section: (i)(A) "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: (I) each separately…

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

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

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

76-9-1201. Definitions. Reserved.

76-9-1202. Unlawful interference with water flow. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1201 apply to this section. (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 st…

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

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

76-9-1205. Unlawful damage to a bridge, dam, canal, or other water-related structure. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1201 apply to this section. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits unlawful damage to a bridge, dam, canal, or other water-r…

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

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 Sections 76-1-101.1 and 76-9-1301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance if the actor: (a) is an owner, agent, or occupant; and (b)(i) creates, aids i…

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

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

76-9-1305. Maintaining, committing, or failing to remove a public nuisance. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.1 and 76-9-1301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits maintaining, committing, or failing to remove a public nuisance if the actor: (a) maintains or commits a …

76-9-1308. Criminal violation of an order enjoining a public nuisance. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.1 and 76-9-1301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits criminal violation of an order enjoining a public nuisance if the actor knowingly violates a judgment or order…

76-9-1309. Maintenance of a drug-involved premises. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits maintenance of a drug-involved premises if the actor knowingly: (a) opens, leases, rents, uses, or maintains any facility or prem…

76-9-1401. Definitions. As used in this part: (1)(a) "Amusement device" means a game that: (i) is activated by a coin, token, or other object of consideration or value; and (ii) does not provide the opportunity to: (A) enter into a sweepstakes, lottery, or other gambling event; o…

76-9-1402. Participating in gambling. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits participating in gambling if the actor participates in: (a) gambling; (b) fringe gambling; or (c) online gambling. (3)(a) Except as provided in…

76-9-1403. Permitting gambling. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits permitting gambling if the actor knowingly: (a) permits gambling or fringe gambling to be played, conducted, or dealt upon or in real or personal pro…

76-9-1404. Online gambling promotion. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits online gambling promotion if the actor intentionally provides or offers to provide a form of online gambling to an individual in this state. (3…

76-9-1405. General gambling promotion. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits general gambling promotion if the actor: (a) derives, or intends to derive, an economic benefit other than personal winnings from gambling or …

76-9-1406. Gambling fraud. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits gambling fraud if the actor: (a) participates in gambling or fringe gambling; (b) wins or acquires gambling proceeds for the actor or another individual; …

76-9-1407. Possessing a gambling device or record. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits possessing a gambling device or record if the actor: (a) knowingly possesses a gambling device or record; and (b) intends to use t…

76-9-1408. Deriving a benefit from a fringe gaming device. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits deriving a benefit from a fringe gaming device if the actor: (a) permits a fringe gaming device to be located on or in rea…

76-9-1409. Advertising or soliciting participation in a lottery. (1)(a) As used in this section, "conspicuously printed" means printed in either larger or bolder type size than the adjacent and surrounding material so as to be clearly legible to an individual viewing the print. (…

76-9-1410. Obtaining a benefit from a confidence game. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits obtaining a benefit from a confidence game if the actor knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain from another individual money …

76-9-1411. Local control -- Seizure and disposition of gambling debts or proceeds. (1) This part does not preempt or otherwise limit a county or municipality from enacting a local ordinance related to gambling or fringe gambling. (2) The following that are reasonably identifiable…

76-9-1412. Cause of action. (1) An individual who suffers an economic loss as a result of a fringe gaming device, video gaming device, or gambling device or record may bring a cause of action against a person who operates or receives revenue from the fringe gaming device, video g…

76-9-1501. Definitions. As used in this part: (1)(a) "Bus" means a passenger bus or coach or other motor vehicle having a seating capacity of 15 or more passengers operated by a bus company for the purpose of carrying passengers or cargo for hire. (b) "Bus" includes a transit veh…

76-9-1502. Bus hijacking. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits bus hijacking if the actor seizes or exercises control, by force or violence or threat of force or violence, of a bus within the state. (3) A violation of …

76-9-1503. Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits assault with intent to commit bus hijacking if the actor intimidates, threatens, or commits assault or battery toward a drive…

76-9-1504. Unlawful discharge of a firearm or hurling of a missile into a bus or terminal. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits unlawful discharge of a firearm or hurling of a miss…

76-9-1505. Unlawful conduct while on a bus. (1)(a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-37-101. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful conduct whil…

76-9-1506. Unlawful refusal to leave a terminal -- Detention of violators -- Private security personnel. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful refusal to leave a terminal if: (a) an authorized bus company repre…

76-9-1507. Unlawful material or device in a bus or a terminal -- Detention of violators -- Private security personnel. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful material or device in a bus or a terminal if the acto…

76-9-1508. Theft of baggage or cargo. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits theft of baggage or cargo if the actor removes any baggage, cargo or other item transported upon a bus or stored in a terminal without the cons…

76-9-1509. Obstructing the operation of a bus. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits obstructing the operation of a bus if the actor unlawfully obstructs or impedes by force or violence, or any means of intimidation, th…

76-9-1510. Conspiracy to obstruct the operation of a bus. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits conspiracy to obstruct the operation of a bus if the actor willfully combines or conspires with another individual to viola…

76-9-1601. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Bank" means an agent, agency, or office in this state of a person doing business in one of the following capacities: (a) a commercial bank or trust company organized under the laws of this state or of the United States; (b) a pri…

76-9-1602. Money laundering. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1601 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits money laundering if the actor: (a)(i) transports, receives, or acquires property that is the proceeds of unlawful activity; and (ii) knows that the prop…

76-9-1603. Accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1601 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity if the actor knowingly accepts or receives property that is represented to the ac…

76-9-1604. Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1601 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 if the actor: (a) is engaged in a trade or …