Utah criminal charge
Permitting gambling in Utah
Permitting gambling is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403. 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. § 76-9-1403.
What is the penalty for permitting gambling in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Permitting gambling — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless the exception in Subsection (3)(b) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Permitting gambling — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless the exception in Subsection (3)(b) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Permitting gambling — subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).; 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 (Permitting gambling — subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a 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 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is permitting gambling classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permitting gambling — first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless the exception in Subsection (3)(b) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(a) |
| Permitting gambling — subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(b) |
Common questions about permitting gambling in Utah
Is permitting gambling a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: permitting gambling ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403.
Permitting gambling — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(a)) · Permitting gambling — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(b))
What are the penalties for permitting gambling in Utah?
Penalties for permitting gambling in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class A 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 permitting gambling?
Permitting gambling is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403 (Permitting gambling).
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.