Utah legal term
Prohibited substance in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Prohibited 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 “Prohibited substance” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Prohibited substance" means: (1)(a)(v)(A) spirituous or fermented liquor; (1)(a)(v)(B) medicine, whether or not lawfully prescribed for an offender or a detainee; or (1)(a)(v)(C) poison in any quantity. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.8)
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