Utah criminal charge
Propelling a bodily substance or material in Utah
Propelling a bodily substance or material is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9. 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. § 76-5-102.9.
What is the penalty for propelling a bodily substance or material in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Propelling a bodily substance or material — base offense — A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., knowingly or intentionally throwing or propelling a bodily substance or material at another individual, is a class B misdemeanor by default.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Propelling a bodily substance or material — base offense — A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., knowingly or intentionally throwing or propelling a bodily substance or material at another individual, is a class B misdemeanor by default.; 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 propelling a bodily substance or material classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propelling a bodily substance or material — base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., knowingly or intentionally throwing or propelling a bodily substance or material at another individual, is a class B misdemeanor by default. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9(3)(a) |
Common questions about propelling a bodily substance or material in Utah
Is propelling a bodily substance or material a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Propelling a bodily substance or material is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9.
Propelling a bodily substance or material — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9(3)(a))
What are the penalties for propelling a bodily substance or material in Utah?
Penalties for propelling a bodily substance or material 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 propelling a bodily substance or material?
Propelling a bodily substance or material is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9 (Propelling a bodily substance or material - 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.