Utah Code 76-10-1105. Possessing a gambling device or record
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(1) A person is guilty of possessing a gambling device or record if the person knowingly possesses the gambling device or record with intent to use the gambling device or record in gambling or fringe gambling.
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 76-10-1105
- Fringe gambling: means any de facto form of gambling, lottery, fringe gaming device, or video gaming device that is given, conducted, or offered for use or sale by a business in exchange for anything of value or incident to the purchase of another good or service. See Utah Code 76-10-1101
- Gambling: includes a lottery. See Utah Code 76-10-1101
- Gambling device or record: means anything specifically designed for use in gambling or fringe gambling or used primarily for gambling or fringe gambling. See Utah Code 76-10-1101
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(2) Possession of a gambling device or record is a class A misdemeanor, except that any person who is convicted two or more times under this section is guilty of a third degree felony.