Utah criminal charge
Fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes in Utah
Fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes is a Class A Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-212. As a Class A Misdemeanor, 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. § 76-5c-212.
What is the penalty for fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
Common questions about fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes in Utah
Is fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-212.
What are the penalties for fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes in Utah?
As a Class A Misdemeanor, fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes?
Fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-212 (Fee owner or intermediate lessor allowing real property to be used for illicit pornographic purposes).
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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.