Utah Code 76-6-206.5. Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land
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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 76-6-206.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Land: includes :(18)(a) land;(18)(b) a tenement;(18)(c) a hereditament;(18)(d) a water right;(18)(e) a possessory right; and(18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(2) An actor commits cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective the fencing of agricultural or range land if the person willfully cuts, destroys, or renders ineffective any fencing or other form of enclosure a reasonable person would recognize as intended to exclude intruders.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.(4) In addition to an order for restitution under Section 77-38b-205, an actor who commits a violation of Subsection (2) may also be liable for:(4)(a) statutory damages in the amount of $500;(4)(b) reasonable attorney fees not to exceed $250; and(4)(c) court costs.(5) Civil damages under Subsection (4) may be collected in a separate action by the owner of the agricultural or range land or the owner’s assignee.