Utah legal term
Deleterious substance in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Deleterious substance” 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 “Deleterious substance” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Deleterious substance" means a substance which, if administered, would likely cause bodily injury. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-113)
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