Utah Code 26B-7-219. Violation — Penalty
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(1) Any individual or entity entitled to receive confidential information from the department or a local health department under Sections 26B-7-201 through 26B-7-223, other than the individual identified in that information, who violates Sections 26B-7-201 through 26B-7-223 by releasing or making public confidential information, or by otherwise breaching the confidentiality requirements of Sections 26B-7-201 through 26B-7-223, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-219
- Local health department: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26A-1-102. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
(2) Sections 26B-7-201 through 26B-7-223 do not apply to any individual or entity that holds or receives information relating to an individual who has or is suspected of having a disease designated by the department as a communicable or reportable disease under Sections 26B-7-201 through 26B-7-223, if that individual or entity has obtained the information from a source other than the department or a local health department.