Utah criminal charge
Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product in Utah
Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112. 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. § 76-9-1112.
What is the penalty for illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — first offense — Applies to a first violation of Subsection (2).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — first offense — Applies to a first violation of Subsection (2).; 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 6 months (Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — subsequent offense — Applies to a subsequent violation of Subsection (2) after a first offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — subsequent offense — Applies to a subsequent violation of Subsection (2) after a first offense.; 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).
How is illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — first offense | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies to a first violation of Subsection (2). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112(3)(a) |
| Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — subsequent offense | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies to a subsequent violation of Subsection (2) after a first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112(3)(b) |
Common questions about illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product in Utah
Is illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112.
Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — first offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112(3)(a)) · Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product — subsequent offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112(3)(b))
What are the penalties for illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product in Utah?
Penalties for illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product?
Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1112 (Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product - Exceptions).
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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.