Utah criminal charge
Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement in Utah
Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1. 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. § 76-6-1409.1.
What is the penalty for unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — first offense — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the dealer has a prior qualifying conviction under Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — first offense — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the dealer has a prior qualifying conviction under Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — repeat offense — Applies when the dealer has previously been convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1406.1.; 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 (Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — repeat offense — Applies when the dealer has previously been convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1406.1.; 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 unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — first offense | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the dealer has a prior qualifying conviction under Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1(3)(a)(i) |
| Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — repeat offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the dealer has previously been convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-1403.1, 76-6-1404.1, 76-6-1405.1, or 76-6-1406.1. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1(3)(b)(i) |
Common questions about unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement in Utah
Is unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1.
Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — first offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1(3)(a)(i)) · Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement — repeat offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1(3)(b)(i))
What are the penalties for unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement 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 unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement?
Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1409.1 (Unlawful violation of regulated metal hold requirement).
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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.