Utah criminal charge
Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor in Utah
Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104. 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. § 76-9-1104.
What is the penalty for providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (First offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on the first offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (First offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on 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 (Second offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on the second offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Second offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on the second offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Third or subsequent offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on the third or subsequent offense.; 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 (Third or subsequent offense — Violation of Subsection (2) on the third or 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 providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First offense | Class C Misdemeanor | Violation of Subsection (2) on the first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(a) |
| Second offense | Class B Misdemeanor | Violation of Subsection (2) on the second offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(b) |
| Third or subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Violation of Subsection (2) on the third or subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(c) |
Common questions about providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor in Utah
Is providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104.
First offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(a)) · Second offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(b)) · Third or subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104(3)(c))
What are the penalties for providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor in Utah?
Penalties for providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class A 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 providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor?
Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1104 (Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor).
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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.