Utah criminal charge
Unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities in Utah
Unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.2. 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. § 76-6-902.2.
What is the penalty for unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base offense - class B misdemeanor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless it qualifies for the third degree felony enhancement under Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Base offense - class B misdemeanor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless it qualifies for the third degree felony enhancement under Subsection (3)(b).; 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 sale or exchange of antiquities classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense - class B misdemeanor | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless it qualifies for the third degree felony enhancement under Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.2(3)(a) |
Common questions about unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities in Utah
Is unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.2.
Base offense - class B misdemeanor: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.2(3)(a))
What are the penalties for unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class B 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 sale or exchange of antiquities?
Unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.2 (Unlawful sale or exchange of antiquities).
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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.