Utah legal term
Coin machine in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Coin machine” 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 “Coin machine” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Coin machine" means any mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed to receive a coin or bill of a certain denomination, or a token made for the purpose, and, in return for the insertion or deposit thereof, automatically to offer, provide, assist in providing or permit the acquisition of property or a public or private service. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-515)
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