Utah legal term
Poisonous in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Poisonous” 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 “Poisonous” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Poisonous" means a substance which, if administered, would likely cause serious bodily injury or death. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-113)
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