Utah criminal charge
Offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries in Utah
Offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15. 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. § 76-3-203.15.
What is the penalty for offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Enhanced from class C misdemeanor — A class C misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class B misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of not less than $1,000.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Enhanced from class C misdemeanor — A class C misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class B misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of not less than $1,000.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Enhanced from class B misdemeanor — A class B misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class A misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $2,500.; 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 (Enhanced from class B misdemeanor — A class B misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class A misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $2,500.; 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 (Enhanced from class A misdemeanor — A class A misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a third degree felony with a fine of not less than $5,000.; 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 (Enhanced from class A misdemeanor — A class A misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a third degree felony with a fine of not less than $5,000.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Enhanced from third degree felony — A third degree felony underlying offense is enhanced to a second degree felony with a fine of not less than $7,500.; 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 $10,000 (Enhanced from third degree felony — A third degree felony underlying offense is enhanced to a second degree felony with a fine of not less than $7,500.; 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 offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced from class C misdemeanor | Class B Misdemeanor | A class C misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class B misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of not less than $1,000. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(a) |
| Enhanced from class B misdemeanor | Class A Misdemeanor | A class B misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a class A misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $2,500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(b) |
| Enhanced from class A misdemeanor | Third Degree Felony | A class A misdemeanor underlying offense is enhanced to a third degree felony with a fine of not less than $5,000. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(c) |
| Enhanced from third degree felony | Second Degree Felony | A third degree felony underlying offense is enhanced to a second degree felony with a fine of not less than $7,500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(d) |
Common questions about offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries in Utah
Is offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15.
Enhanced from class C misdemeanor: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(a)) · Enhanced from class B misdemeanor: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(b)) · Enhanced from class A misdemeanor: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(c)) · Enhanced from third degree felony: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15(3)(d))
What are the penalties for offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries in Utah?
Penalties for offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Second 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 offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries?
Offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.15 (Offenses committed against timber, mining, or agricultural industries - Enhanced penalties).
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.