Utah legal term
Provides in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Provides” 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 “Provides” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Provides" means to administer, prescribe, distribute, or dispense. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-211)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Abuse of a vulnerable adult
- Aggravated child abuse
- Aiding prostitution
- Defacement by graffiti defined
- Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment
- Obstruction of justice in a criminal investigation or proceeding
- Parent or guardian providing a firearm to a violent minor
- Prohibited communication device in a correctional facility
- Prohibited conduct in the sale of a dangerous weapon
- Selling a dangerous weapon to a category II restricted person
- Theft of utility or cable television services
- Unlawful online impersonation
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.