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Substance abuse program in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Substance abuse program” 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 “Substance abuse program” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Substance abuse program" means a substance abuse program licensed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Health and approved by the local substance abuse authority. (Utah Code Ann. § 53-3-231)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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