Utah legal term
Body piercing in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Body piercing” 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 “Body piercing” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body, excluding the ear, for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-2001)
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