Utah legal term
Tattoo in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Tattoo” 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 “Tattoo” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Tattoo" means to fix an indelible mark or figure upon the body by inserting a pigment under the skin or by producing scars. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-2001)
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