Utah legal term
Service medal in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Service medal” 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 “Service medal” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Service medal" means: (1)(a)(ii)(A) a congressional medal of honor, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 704(c)(2); (1)(a)(ii)(B) a distinguished service cross, as defined in 10 U.S.C 3742; (1)(a)(ii)(C) a Navy cross, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 6242; (1)(a)(ii)(D) an Air Force cross, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 8742; (1)(a)(ii)(E) a silver star, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 3746, 6244, or 8746; (1)(a)(ii)(F) a bronze star, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 1133; (1)(a)(ii)(G) a purple heart, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 1129; (1)(a)(ii)(H) any decoration or medal authorized by the Congress of the United States for the armed forces (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-602)
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