Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-18-405 — Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 4: Offenses Concerning Imitation Controlled Substances, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-18-405
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, 76-18-101, and 76-18-401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance if the actor: (2)(a) distributes an imitation controlled substance; or (2)(b) possesses an imitation controlled substance with the intent to distribute the imitation controlled substance. (3) Subject to Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) A violation of this section is subject to the penalties and classifications under Section 76-18-204, Enhanced penalties and sentencing for certain drug offenses, if the trier of fact finds the elements described under Section 76-18-204. (5) If a minor is found by a court to have violated this section, the court may order the minor to complete: (5)(a) a screening as defined in Section 41-6a-501; (5)(b) an assessment as defined in Section 41-6a-501 if the screening described in Subsection (5)(a) indicates that an assessment is appropriate; or (5)(c) an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or substance use disorder treatment as indicated by an assessment described in Subsection (5)(b).
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Questions this section answers
Is unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-18-405.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance?
Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-18-405 (Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance).
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