Utah Code 76-10-1222. Distribution of pornographic film — Penalties for violations
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(1) Any person who knowingly or by criminal negligence distributes for exhibition within this state a film which is pornographic as that term is defined in the Utah criminal code shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall, for each separate offense, be fined not less than $1,000 and imprisoned, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.
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 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1222
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- 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) Any person convicted of a violation of this section who has been convicted before of a violation of this section, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree and shall, for each separate offense, be fined not less than $5,000 and imprisoned, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than six months.
(3) Each copy of a pornographic film distributed for exhibition within this state in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.