Utah Code 73-2-27. Criminal penalties
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(1) This section applies to offenses committed under:
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-203 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| felony of the third degree | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
| 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 73-2-27
- 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
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) Section 73-1-14;(1)(b) Section 73-1-15;(1)(c) Section 73-2-20;(1)(d) Section 73-3-3;(1)(e) Section 73-3-26;(1)(f) Section 73-3-29;(1)(g) Section 73-5-9;(1)(h) Section 76-10-201;(1)(i) Section 76-10-202; and(1)(j) Section 76-10-203.
(2) Under circumstances not amounting to an offense with a greater penalty under Subsection 76-6-106(2)(a)(ii), Section 76-6-106.3, or Section 76-6-404, violation of a provision listed in Subsection (1) is punishable:
(2)(a) as a felony of the third degree if:
(2)(a)(i) the value of the water diverted or property damaged or taken is $2,500 or greater; and
(2)(a)(ii) the person violating the provision has previously been convicted of violating the same provision;
(2)(b) as a class A misdemeanor if:
(2)(b)(i) the value of the water diverted or property damaged or taken is $2,500 or greater; or
(2)(b)(ii) the person violating the provision has previously been convicted of violating the same provision; or
(2)(c) as a class B misdemeanor if Subsection (2)(a) or (b) does not apply.