Utah criminal charge
Antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction in Utah
Antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.
What is the penalty for antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base offense — class B misdemeanor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Base offense — class B misdemeanor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Repeat or high-value violation — third degree felony — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or related sections, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Repeat or high-value violation — third degree felony — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or related sections, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense — class B misdemeanor | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902(3)(a) |
| Repeat or high-value violation — third degree felony | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or related sections, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902(3)(b) |
Common questions about antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction in Utah
Is antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.
Base offense — class B misdemeanor: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902(3)(a)) · Repeat or high-value violation — third degree felony: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902(3)(b))
What are the penalties for antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction in Utah?
Penalties for antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction?
Antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902 (Antiquities alteration, removal, injury, or destruction).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.