Utah Code 76-5-311. Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult — Penalties
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-203
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| first degree felony | 5 years to life | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-311
- Act: means a voluntary bodily movement and includes speech. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) “Commercial sexual activity with a vulnerable adult” means any sexual act with a vulnerable adult for which anything of value is given to or received by any individual.
(1)(a)(ii) “Vulnerable adult” means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 76-5-111(1).
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits human trafficking of a vulnerable adult if the actor:
(2)(a) recruits, harbors, transports, or obtains a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation or forced labor; or
(2)(b) patronizes or solicits a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation or forced labor when the actor knew or should have known of the victim’s vulnerability.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.
(4)
(4)(a) Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor includes any labor obtained through force, fraud, or coercion as described in Section 76-5-308.
(4)(b) Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation includes all forms of commercial sexual activity with a vulnerable adult involving:
(4)(b)(i) sexually explicit performances;
(4)(b)(ii) prostitution;
(4)(b)(iii) participation in the production of pornography;
(4)(b)(iv) performance in a strip club; or
(4)(b)(v) exotic dancing or display.