Utah legal term
Unlawful telecommunication device in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Unlawful telecommunication device” 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 “Unlawful telecommunication device” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Unlawful telecommunication device" means any telecommunication device that is capable of, or has been altered, modified, programmed, or reprogrammed, alone or in conjunction with another access device, so as to be capable of, acquiring or facilitating the acquisition of a telecommunication service without the consent of the telecommunication service provider. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-409.5)
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