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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1 — Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 9: Cultural Sites Protection, Utah Code.

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Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1

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. § 76-6-902.1Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-901 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful reproduction, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities if the actor: (2)(a) with the intent to represent one or more objects as original and genuine antiquities, intentionally: (2)(a)(i) reproduces, reworks, or forges antiquities; or (2)(a)(ii)(A) makes an object, whether as a copy or not; or (2)(a)(ii)(B) falsely labels, describes, identifies, or offers for sale or exchange an object; or (2)(b) counsels, procures, solicits, or employs another person to violate Subsection (2)(a). (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if: (3)(b)(i) the violation is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section, Section 76-6-902, or Section 76-6-902.2; or (3)(b)(ii) the amount at issue, as calculated under Subsection (3)(c), exceeds $500. (3)(c) The amount described in Subsection (3)(b)(ii) is calculated by adding together: (3)(c)(i) the commercial or archaeological value of the antiquities involved in the violation; and (3)(c)(ii) the cost of the restoration and repair of the antiquities involved in the violation. (3)(d) An actor shall surrender to the landowner all articles and material discovered, collected, excavated, or offered for sale or exchange in violation of this section.

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Is unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1.

Base violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(a)) · Repeat offense or high-value amount: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities?

Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1 (Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.