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Unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction in Utah
Unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction is a Second Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-15-303. As a Second Degree Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-15-303.
What is the penalty for unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (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 (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).
Common questions about unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction in Utah
Is unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-15-303.
What are the penalties for unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction in Utah?
As a Second Degree Felony, unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction carries 1 years to 15 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction?
Unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-15-303 (Unlawful manufacture, possession, sale, use, or attempted use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction).
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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.