Utah legal term
Authorization in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Authorization” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Authorization” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Authorization" means specific written permission by, or contractual agreement with, the Division of State Parks. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Financial transaction card offenses
- Interference with access to stored communication
- Theft of utility or cable television services
- Unlawful computer technology access or action or denial of service attack
- Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters
- Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education
- Equity skimming of a vehicle
- Illegal distribution of an electronic cigarette product without federal authorization
- Interference or interruption of critical infrastructure
- Unlawful computer access
- Unlawfully solemnizing a marriage of a minor
Related terms in the same statutes
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