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Amusement facility in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Amusement facility” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.

What does “Amusement facility” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Amusement facility" means a facility that: (2)(a) is operated primarily for the purpose of providing amusement or entertainment to customers; (2)(b) is located on property that is open to customers for the purpose of providing customers with an opportunity to use an amusement device; (2)(c) receives a substantial amount of the facility's revenue from the operation of amusement devices; and (2)(d) does not provide an opportunity for, or a machine or device that enables, gambling or fringe gambling. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1401)

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