Utah legal term
Habitable structure in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Habitable structure” 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 “Habitable structure” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Habitable structure" means a structure that has the apparent purpose of or is used for lodging or assembling persons or conducting business whether a person is actually present or not. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-101)
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