Utah Code 76-8-515. Impersonation of a utility officer or employee
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-515
- Act: means a voluntary bodily movement and includes speech. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) “Critical infrastructure facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-6-106.3 .
(1)(a)(ii) “Sabotage” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-901 .
(1)(a)(iii) “Terrorism” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-2a-102 .
(1)(a)(iv) “Utility” means a private or governmental entity operating a critical infrastructure facility.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-8-101 , and 76-8-501 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits impersonation of a utility officer or employee if the actor, without authority from a utility:
(2)(a) intends to lead an individual to believe that the actor is acting on behalf of the utility in an official capacity; and
(2)(b) attempts to act on behalf of the utility.
(3)
(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, while taking the action described in Subsection (2), intends to commit an act of terrorism or sabotage.