Utah criminal charge
Possession or sale of crystal iodine in Utah
Possession or sale of crystal iodine is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203. 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. § 58-37c-203.
What is the penalty for possession or sale of crystal iodine in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Licensed person selling/distributing more than two ounces of crystal iodine to unauthorized person — A person licensed to engage in a regulated transaction offers to sell, sells, or distributes more than two ounces of crystal iodine to a person not licensed as a regulated purchaser, not excepted from licensure, or not excepted under Subsection (3), where circumstances do not amount to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Licensed person selling/distributing more than two ounces of crystal iodine to unauthorized person — A person licensed to engage in a regulated transaction offers to sell, sells, or distributes more than two ounces of crystal iodine to a person not licensed as a regulated purchaser, not excepted from licensure, or not excepted under Subsection (3), where circumstances do not amount to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Unlicensed possession or sale of crystal iodine — A person not licensed to engage in regulated transactions and not excepted from licensure possesses more than two ounces of crystal iodine, or offers to sell, sells, or distributes crystal iodine to another person, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 58-37c-101(11)(k) or Subsection 76-18-506(2)(a).; 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 (Unlicensed possession or sale of crystal iodine — A person not licensed to engage in regulated transactions and not excepted from licensure possesses more than two ounces of crystal iodine, or offers to sell, sells, or distributes crystal iodine to another person, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 58-37c-101(11)(k) or Subsection 76-18-506(2)(a).; 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 possession or sale of crystal iodine classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed person selling/distributing more than two ounces of crystal iodine to unauthorized person | Class B Misdemeanor | A person licensed to engage in a regulated transaction offers to sell, sells, or distributes more than two ounces of crystal iodine to a person not licensed as a regulated purchaser, not excepted from licensure, or not excepted under Subsection (3), where circumstances do not amount to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(1) |
| Unlicensed possession or sale of crystal iodine | Class A Misdemeanor | A person not licensed to engage in regulated transactions and not excepted from licensure possesses more than two ounces of crystal iodine, or offers to sell, sells, or distributes crystal iodine to another person, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 58-37c-101(11)(k) or Subsection 76-18-506(2)(a). | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(2) |
Common questions about possession or sale of crystal iodine in Utah
Is possession or sale of crystal iodine a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: possession or sale of crystal iodine ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203.
Licensed person selling/distributing more than two ounces of crystal iodine to unauthorized person: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(1)) · Unlicensed possession or sale of crystal iodine: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(2))
What are the penalties for possession or sale of crystal iodine in Utah?
Penalties for possession or sale of crystal iodine 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 possession or sale of crystal iodine?
Possession or sale of crystal iodine is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203 (Possession or sale of crystal iodine - Penalty).
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.