Utah criminal charge
Possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful in Utah
Possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303. 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. § 76-6-1303.
What is the penalty for possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (First offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when it is a second or subsequent violation.; 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 (First offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when it is a second or subsequent violation.; 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 (Second or subsequent offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a second or subsequent violation.; 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 (Second or subsequent offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a second or subsequent violation.; 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 possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device | Third Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when it is a second or subsequent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303(3)(a) |
| Second or subsequent offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device | Second Degree Felony | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a second or subsequent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303(3)(b) |
Common questions about possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful in Utah
Is possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303.
First offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303(3)(a)) · Second or subsequent offense - possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303(3)(b))
What are the penalties for possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful in Utah?
Penalties for possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Third Degree Felony up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful?
Possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1303 (Possession, sale, or use of automated sales suppression device unlawful).
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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.