Utah criminal charge
Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities in Utah
Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1. 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. § 76-6-902.1.
What is the penalty for unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base violation — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless one of the enhanced circumstances in Subsection (3)(b) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Base violation — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless one of the enhanced circumstances in Subsection (3)(b) applies.; 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 (Repeat offense or high-value amount — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or Sections 76-6-902 or 76-6-902.2, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500.; 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 (Repeat offense or high-value amount — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or Sections 76-6-902 or 76-6-902.2, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500.; 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 unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base violation | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor unless one of the enhanced circumstances in Subsection (3)(b) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(a) |
| Repeat offense or high-value amount | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent violation of this section or Sections 76-6-902 or 76-6-902.2, or if the calculated amount at issue exceeds $500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(b) |
Common questions about unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities in Utah
Is unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1.
Base violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(a)) · Repeat offense or high-value amount: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1(3)(b))
What are the penalties for unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities?
Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-902.1 (Unlawful creation, labeling, or sale of reproduction of antiquities).
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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.