Utah criminal charge
Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor in Utah
Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105. 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. § 76-9-1105.
What is the penalty for providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — first offense — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's first offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — first offense — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's 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 (Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — subsequent offense — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a subsequent offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — subsequent offense — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) 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 providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — first offense | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105(3)(a) |
| Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — subsequent offense | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105(3)(b) |
Common questions about providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor in Utah
Is providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105.
Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — first offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105(3)(a)) · Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor — subsequent offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105(3)(b))
What are the penalties for providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor in Utah?
Penalties for providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor 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 providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor?
Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1105 (Providing tobacco paraphernalia to a minor).
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.