Utah criminal charge
Illegal distribution of a tobacco product in Utah
Illegal distribution of a tobacco product is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113.
What is the penalty for illegal distribution of a tobacco product in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor when it is the first offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor when it is the first offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor when it is a subsequent offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor when it is a subsequent offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is illegal distribution of a tobacco product classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - first offense | Class C Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor when it is the first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113(3)(a) |
| Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - subsequent offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor when it is a subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113(3)(b) |
Common questions about illegal distribution of a tobacco product in Utah
Is illegal distribution of a tobacco product a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: illegal distribution of a tobacco product ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113.
Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - first offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113(3)(a)) · Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - subsequent offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113(3)(b))
What are the penalties for illegal distribution of a tobacco product in Utah?
Penalties for illegal distribution of a tobacco product in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers illegal distribution of a tobacco product?
Illegal distribution of a tobacco product is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1113 (Illegal distribution of a tobacco product - Exceptions).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.