Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-416.2 — Unlawful kissing of a child.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 4: Sexual Offenses, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-416.2
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)(a) As used in this section, "child" means an individual who is under 14 years old. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful kissing of a child if the actor: (2)(a) is 18 years old or older; and (2)(b) intentionally or knowingly: (2)(b)(i) kisses a child on the child's mouth; and (2)(b)(ii) penetrates the minor's mouth with the actor's tongue. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the child by the actor's tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.
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Is unlawful kissing of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawful kissing of a child is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-416.2.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful kissing of a child?
Unlawful kissing of a child is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-416.2 (Unlawful kissing of a child).
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