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Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203 — Possession or sale of crystal iodine - Penalty.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: Provisions Concerning Specific Precursors, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) A person licensed to engage in a regulated transaction is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c), the person offers to sell, sells, or distributes more than two ounces of crystal iodine to another person who is: (1)(a) not licensed as a regulated purchaser of crystal iodine; (1)(b) not excepted from licensure; or (1)(c) not excepted under Subsection (3). (2) A person who is not licensed to engage in regulated transactions and not excepted from licensure is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 58-37c-101(11)(k) or Subsection 76-18-506(2)(a), the person: (2)(a) possesses more than two ounces of crystal iodine; or (2)(b) offers to sell, sells, or distributes crystal iodine to another person. (3) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to: (3)(a) a chemistry laboratory maintained by: (3)(a)(i) a public or private regularly established secondary school; or (3)(a)(ii) a public or private institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; (3)(b) a veterinarian licensed to practice under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act; or (3)(c) a general acute hospital.

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Is possession or sale of crystal iodine a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: possession or sale of crystal iodine ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203.

Licensed person selling/distributing more than two ounces of crystal iodine to unauthorized person: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(1)) · Unlicensed possession or sale of crystal iodine: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203(2))

Which Utah statute covers possession or sale of crystal iodine?

Possession or sale of crystal iodine is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-203 (Possession or sale of crystal iodine - Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.