Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-402 — Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 4: Offenses Involving Charitable Solicitations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-402
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.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-12-101, and 76-12-401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions if the actor: (2)(a) is a charitable organization, professional fund raiser, or professional solicitor, seeking to raise funds for a charitable purpose; and (2)(b) uses the name of any other person for the purpose of soliciting a charitable contribution in this state without the written consent of the person. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction. (4) This section does not apply to: (4)(a) a religious corporation, organization, charity, or agency; or (4)(b) an organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious corporation or organization.
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Is unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-402.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions?
Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-402 (Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions).
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