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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-107.5 — Prohibition of "hazing" - Definitions - Penalties.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 1: Assault and Related Offenses, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-107.5

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. § 76-5-107.5Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits hazing if the actor intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly commits an act or causes another to commit an act that: (2)(a)(i) endangers the mental or physical health or safety of an individual; (2)(a)(ii) involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or exposure to the elements; (2)(a)(iii) involves consumption of any food, alcoholic product, drug, or other substance or any other physical activity that endangers the mental or physical health and safety of an individual; or (2)(a)(iv) involves any activity that would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, extended isolation from social contact, or conduct that subjects another to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; and (2)(b)(i) is for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, holding office in, or as a condition for continued membership in any organization; or (2)(b)(ii) if the actor knew that the individual is a member of or candidate for membership with a school team or school organization to which the actor belongs or did belong within the preceding two years. (3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the act involves: (3)(b)(i) the operation or other use of a motor vehicle; (3)(b)(ii) the consumption of an alcoholic product as defined in Section 32B-1-102; or (3)(b)(iii) the consumption of a drug or a substance as defined in Section 76-5-113. (3)(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a) or (b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the act involves the use of a dangerous weapon. (3)(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), (b), or (c), a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the hazing results in serious bodily injury to an individual. (3)(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), (b), (c), or (d), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if hazing under Subsection (3)(d) involves the use of a dangerous weapon . (4)(a) A person who in good faith reports or participates in reporting of an alleged hazing is not subject to any civil or criminal liability regarding the reporting. (4)(b) It is not a defense to prosecution of hazing that an individual under 21 years old, against whom the hazing was directed, consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity. (5)(a) This section does not apply to military training or other official military activities. (5)(b) Military conduct is governed by Title 39A, Chapter 5, Utah Code of Military Justice. (6)(a) A prosecution under this section does not bar a prosecution of the actor for: (6)(a)(i) any other offense for which the actor may be liable as a party for conduct committed by the individual hazed; or (6)(a)(ii) any offense, caused in the course of the hazing, that the actor commits against the individual hazed. (6)(b) Under Subsection (6)(a)(i) an actor may be separately punished, both for the hazing offense and the conduct committed by the individual hazed. (6)(c) Under Subsection (6)(a)(ii) an actor may not be punished both for hazing and for the other offense, but shall be punished for the offense carrying the greater maximum penalty.

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What are the penalties for abuse of nitrous oxide in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, abuse of nitrous oxide carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accident reports in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, accident reports carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for anhydrous ammonia is a precursor in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, anhydrous ammonia is a precursor carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for application for license or endorsement in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, application for license or endorsement carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for assault or threat of violence against a school employee in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, assault or threat of violence against a school employee carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for bribery of or receiving bribe by person in the business of selection, appraisal, or criticism of goods or services in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, bribery of or receiving bribe by person in the business of selection, appraisal, or criticism of goods or services carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for burglary of a vehicle in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, burglary of a vehicle carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for commercial obstruction in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, commercial obstruction carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for content of orders in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, content of orders carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

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