Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1302 — Creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 13: Criminal Nuisance, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1302
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) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.1 and 76-9-1301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance if the actor: (2)(a) is an owner, agent, or occupant; and (2)(b)(i) creates, aids in creating, or contributes to a nuisance; or (2)(b)(ii) supports, continues, or retains a nuisance. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
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Is creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1302.
Which Utah statute covers creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance?
Creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1302 (Creating, supporting, or retaining a nuisance).
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