Utah criminal charge
Unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal in Utah
Unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1. 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. § 76-6-1406.1.
What is the penalty for unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Base violation - first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Base violation - first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Repeat violation - prior conviction — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the dealer has a prior conviction under this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1409.1.; 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 (Repeat violation - prior conviction — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the dealer has a prior conviction under this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1409.1.; 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 unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base violation - first offense | Class C Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1(3)(a)(i) |
| Repeat violation - prior conviction | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the dealer has a prior conviction under this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1409.1. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1(3)(b)(i) |
Common questions about unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal in Utah
Is unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1.
Base violation - first offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1(3)(a)(i)) · Repeat violation - prior conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1(3)(b)(i))
What are the penalties for unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C 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 unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal?
Unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1406.1 (Unlawful failure to follow restrictions on the purchase of regulated metal).
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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.