Utah Code 20A-3a-403. Frauds and malfeasance in voting — Penalty
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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 |
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class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 20A-3a-403
- Election: means a regular general election, a municipal general election, a statewide special election, a local special election, a regular primary election, a municipal primary election, and a special district election. See Utah Code 20A-1-102
- Person: means :(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Voter: means an individual who:
(79)(a) meets the requirements for voting in an election;(79)(b) meets the requirements of election registration;(79)(c) is registered to vote; and(79)(d) is listed in the official register book. See Utah Code 20A-1-102(1)(a) It is unlawful for any person to willfully falsify the voter affidavits required by this part.(1)(b) Any person violating this Subsection (1) is guilty of perjury and may be prosecuted and punished as provided in Title 76, Chapter 8, Part 5, Falsification in Official Matters.(2)(2)(a) It is unlawful for any election officer to:(2)(a)(i) refuse or neglect to perform any of the duties required by this part; or(2)(a)(ii) violate any of the provisions of this part.(2)(b) Any person who violates this Subsection (2) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. - Voter: means an individual who: