Utah legal term
Attempt to monopolize in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Attempt to monopolize” 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 “Attempt to monopolize” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Attempt to monopolize" means action taken without a legitimate business purpose and with a specific intent of destroying competition or controlling prices to substantially lessen competition, or creating a monopoly, where there is a dangerous probability of creating a monopoly. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-501)
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