Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405 — General gambling promotion.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 14: Gambling, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405
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 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits general gambling promotion if the actor: (2)(a) derives, or intends to derive, an economic benefit other than personal winnings from gambling or fringe gambling; and (2)(b)(i) induces or aids another individual to engage in gambling or fringe gambling; or (2)(b)(ii) knowingly invests in, finances, owns, controls, supervises, manages, or participates in gambling or fringe gambling. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).
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Questions this section answers
Is general gambling promotion a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: general gambling promotion ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405.
General gambling promotion — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405(3)(a)) · General gambling promotion — subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers general gambling promotion?
General gambling promotion is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1405 (General gambling promotion).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.