Utah Code 73-18c-308. Providing false evidence of owner’s or operator’s security — Penalty
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(1) A person who provides evidence of owner‘s or operator‘s security to a peace officer under Section 73-18-13.5 or 73-18c-304 knowing or having reason to believe that the evidence of owner’s or operator’s security is false or that it is evidence of owner’s or operator’s security that is not in effect is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
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 |
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 73-18c-308
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Operator: means the person who is in control of a motorboat while it is in use. See Utah Code 73-18c-102
- Owner: includes a person entitled to the use or possession of a motorboat subject to an interest by another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment or performance of an obligation. See Utah Code 73-18c-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
- Registration: means the issuance of the registration cards and decals issued under the laws of Utah pertaining to the registration of motorboats. See Utah Code 73-18c-102
(2) A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the person:(2)(a) forges or, without authority, signs any evidence of proof of owner’s or operator’s security; or(2)(b) falsely swears or affirms when obtaining a registration under Section73-18c-303 .