Utah criminal charge
Pseudoephedrine products in Utah
Pseudoephedrine products is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208. 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-208.
What is the penalty for pseudoephedrine products in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Log information misuse — A person knowingly and intentionally releases or modifies information in the purchase log in violation of Subsection (6).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Log information misuse — A person knowingly and intentionally releases or modifies information in the purchase log in violation of Subsection (6).; 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 (Purchase threshold violation — A person purchases product exceeding the 24-hour or 30-day threshold amounts specified in Subsection (7).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Purchase threshold violation — A person purchases product exceeding the 24-hour or 30-day threshold amounts specified in Subsection (7).; 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 (General violation - first offense — A first violation of any provision of this section.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (General violation - first offense — A first violation of any provision of this section.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | General violation - second or subsequent offense — A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section.; 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 (General violation - second or subsequent offense — A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section.; 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 pseudoephedrine products classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log information misuse | Class B Misdemeanor | A person knowingly and intentionally releases or modifies information in the purchase log in violation of Subsection (6). | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(6)(c) |
| Purchase threshold violation | Class B Misdemeanor | A person purchases product exceeding the 24-hour or 30-day threshold amounts specified in Subsection (7). | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(7)(c) |
| General violation - first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A first violation of any provision of this section. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(11)(a) |
| General violation - second or subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section. | Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(11)(a) |
Common questions about pseudoephedrine products in Utah
Is pseudoephedrine products a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: pseudoephedrine products ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208.
Log information misuse: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(6)(c)) · Purchase threshold violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(7)(c)) · General violation - first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(11)(a)) · General violation - second or subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208(11)(a))
What are the penalties for pseudoephedrine products in Utah?
Penalties for pseudoephedrine products in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B 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 pseudoephedrine products?
Pseudoephedrine products is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 58-37c-208 (Pseudoephedrine products - Limitations on retail sale - Penalty).
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.