Utah statute

Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8 — Sale of an unlawful telecommunication device.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 4: Theft, Utah Code.

Criminal charges under this statute

Sale of an unlawful telecommunication device

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8

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. § 76-6-409.8Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-409.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits sale of unlawful telecommunication device if the actor intentionally sells an unlawful telecommunication device or material, including hardware, data, computer software, or other information or equipment, knowing that the purchaser or a third person intends to use such material in the manufacture of an unlawful telecommunication device. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if the offense involves the intentional sale of five or more unlawful telecommunication devices within a six-month period. (3)(c) An actor who violates this section is subject to the restitution and civil action provisions described in Section 76-6-409.10.

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Is sale of an unlawful telecommunication device a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: sale of an unlawful telecommunication device ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8.

Sale of unlawful telecommunication device — base offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8(3)(a)) · Sale of unlawful telecommunication device — five or more devices within six months: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers sale of an unlawful telecommunication device?

Sale of an unlawful telecommunication device is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.8 (Sale of an unlawful telecommunication device).

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