Utah Code 76-8-110. Prohibited action by peace officer for collection agency or creditor
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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-110
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Peace officer: means an employee of a police or law enforcement agency that is part of or administered by the state or a political subdivision of the state, and whose duties consist primarily of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances of this state or a political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 76-8-101
(2) An actor commits prohibited action by peace officer for collection agency or creditor if the actor:
(2)(a) is a peace officer; and
(2)(b)
(2)(b)(i) has an interest in a collection agency; or
(2)(b)(ii) acts as a compensated collection agent for a creditor or collection agency.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.