Utah criminal charge
Iodine solution greater than 1.5% in Utah
Iodine solution greater than 1.5% is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-204. 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. § 58-37c-204.
What is the penalty for iodine solution greater than 1.5% in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Improper sale/distribution in regulated transaction — A person engaging in a regulated transaction under Subsection (2) sells, offers to sell, or distributes an iodine matrix to a person who does not present a prescription, is not engaged in animal husbandry, or is not otherwise excepted, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Improper sale/distribution in regulated transaction — A person engaging in a regulated transaction under Subsection (2) sells, offers to sell, or distributes an iodine matrix to a person who does not present a prescription, is not engaged in animal husbandry, or is not otherwise excepted, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c).; 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 iodine solution greater than 1.5% classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improper sale/distribution in regulated transaction | Class B Misdemeanor | A person engaging in a regulated transaction under Subsection (2) sells, offers to sell, or distributes an iodine matrix to a person who does not present a prescription, is not engaged in animal husbandry, or is not otherwise excepted, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection 76-18-506(2)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-204(5) |
Common questions about iodine solution greater than 1.5% in Utah
Is iodine solution greater than 1.5% a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Iodine solution greater than 1.5% is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-204.
Improper sale/distribution in regulated transaction: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-204(5))
What are the penalties for iodine solution greater than 1.5% in Utah?
Penalties for iodine solution greater than 1.5% in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B 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 iodine solution greater than 1.5%?
Iodine solution greater than 1.5% is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-204 (Iodine solution greater than 1.5% - Prescription or permit required - Penalties).
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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.