Utah Code 76-8-420. Removing or damaging a road sign

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

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

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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.
Highway: includes :
     (15)(a) a public bridge;
     (15)(b) a county way;
     (15)(c) a county road;
     (15)(d) a common road; and
     (15)(e) a state road. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Road: includes :
     (33)(a) a public bridge;
     (33)(b) a county way;
     (33)(c) a county road;
     (33)(d) a common road; and
     (33)(e) a state road. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(2) An actor commits removing or damaging a road sign if the actor intentionally or knowingly removes or damages:

(2)(a) a milepost, milestone, or guidepost erected on a highway; or

(2)(b) an inscription on a milepost, milestone, or guidepost.

(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.