Utah Code 65A-14-301. Economic benefits of bioprospecting denied
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(1) A person who engages in an act of bioprospecting in violation of this chapter is guilty of criminal trespass punishable in accordance with Section 76-6-206 .
Terms Used In Utah Code 65A-14-301
- Bioprospecting: means the removal from a natural environment for research or commercial use of:(1)(a)(i) a naturally occurring microorganism, plant, or fungus; or(1)(a)(ii) information concerning a naturally occurring microorganism's, plant's, or fungus' physical or genetic properties. See Utah Code 65A-14-102
- 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
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) If found guilty of a violation under this chapter, a court may in addition to a penalty imposed under Section 76-6-206 , order restitution that is proportional to the economic interests the state may have under Section 65A-14-202 .