Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-403 — Unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement.
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. § 76-12-403
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 as a solicitation endorsement if, without written consent: (2)(a) the actor uses the name of a person on any stationery, advertisement, brochure, or correspondence of a charitable organization for the purpose of soliciting contributions; or (2)(b) the actor lists or refers to the person's name as a person who has contributed to, sponsored, or endorsed the charitable organization or the charitable organization's activities. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.
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Is unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-403.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement?
Unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-403 (Unlawful use of a person's name as a solicitation endorsement).
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