Utah legal term
Communications common carrier in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Communications common carrier” 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 “Communications common carrier” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Communications common carrier" means any person engaged as a common carrier for hire in intrastate, interstate, or foreign communication by wire or radio, including a provider of electronic communication service. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-23a-3)
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