Utah criminal charge
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor in Utah
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor is a Infraction under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106. As a Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106.
What is the penalty for buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $750 (no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
Common questions about buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor in Utah
Is buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106.
What are the penalties for buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor?
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106 (Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor).
Legal terms used in this law
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.