Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-332 — Drugs known to be used for abortion - Prescriber limitation - Criminal penalties - Pharmacy presumption for other use.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Abortion, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-332
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) As used in the section, "abortion-related drug" means a drug or medication that is known to be used for the purpose of performing an abortion, and includes: (1)(a) methotrexate, or methotrexate with misoprostol; (1)(b) mifepristone, also known as mifeprex; (1)(c) misoprostol, also known as cytotec; and (1)(d) RU-486. (2) An individual may not prescribe an abortion-related drug for the purpose of causing an abortion, unless the individual is licensed as a physician in this state under: (2)(a) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or (2)(b) Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (4)(a) Any prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall be presumed by a pharmacy to be for an indication other than for the termination of a pregnancy. (4)(b) A pharmacy dispensing a prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall not be required to verify whether the prescription or medical order violates any provision of this chapter.
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Is drugs known to be used for abortion a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Drugs known to be used for abortion is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-332.
Which Utah statute covers drugs known to be used for abortion?
Drugs known to be used for abortion is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-332 (Drugs known to be used for abortion - Prescriber limitation - Criminal penalties - Pharmacy presumption for other use).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.