Utah criminal charge
Prescription requirements in Utah
Prescription requirements is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304. 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. § 58-37-304.
What is the penalty for prescription requirements in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (First conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor upon first conviction.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor upon first conviction.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Second conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor upon second conviction.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Second conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor upon second conviction.; 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 5 years (Third or subsequent conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a third degree felony upon third or subsequent conviction.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Third or subsequent conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a third degree felony upon third or subsequent conviction.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Violation of Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) is guilty of a third degree felony.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Violation of Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) — A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) is guilty of a third degree felony.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is prescription requirements classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) | Class B Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor upon first conviction. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(i) |
| Second conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) | Class A Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor upon second conviction. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(ii) |
| Third or subsequent conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10) | Third Degree Felony | A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (8), (9), or (10) is guilty of a third degree felony upon third or subsequent conviction. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(iii) |
| Violation of Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) | Third Degree Felony | A person who knowingly and intentionally violates Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) is guilty of a third degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(b) |
Common questions about prescription requirements in Utah
Is prescription requirements a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: prescription requirements ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304.
First conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10): Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(i)) · Second conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10): Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(ii)) · Third or subsequent conviction — violation of Subsection (8), (9), or (10): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(a)(iii)) · Violation of Subsection (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304(17)(b))
What are the penalties for prescription requirements in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers prescription requirements?
Prescription requirements is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-304 (Prescription requirements - Penalties).
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.