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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211 — Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: General Offenses, Utah Code.

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Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211

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. § 76-5c-211Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) As used in this section, "device" means the same as that term is defined in 78B-6-2601. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device if the actor: (2)(a) is 18 years old or older; (2)(b) intentionally disables the filter required under Section 78B-6-2602 that is on a device in the possession of a minor; (2)(c) disabled the filter for the purpose of disseminating pornography to the minor described in Subsection (2)(b); and (2)(d) is not the parent or legal guardian of the minor described in Subsection (2)(b). (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to a fine of not more than $2,500. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).

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Is deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211.

Deactivation of pornography device filter - first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211(3)(a)) · Deactivation of pornography device filter - subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device?

Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211 (Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device).

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