Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-212 — Unauthorized corporate or association action.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: Corporation and Association Offenses, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-212
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unauthorized corporate or association action if the actor: (2)(a) is: (2)(a)(i) a director, officer, agent, or member of a corporation or association; or (2)(a)(ii) a person who aids or abets a person described in Subsection (2)(a)(i); and (2)(b) without having the authority to do so: (2)(b)(i) issues or puts forth a certificate of deposit; (2)(b)(ii) draws an order or bill of exchange; (2)(b)(iii) makes an acceptance; or (2)(b)(iv) assigns a note, bond, draft, bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is unauthorized corporate or association action a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unauthorized corporate or association action is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-212.
Which Utah statute covers unauthorized corporate or association action?
Unauthorized corporate or association action is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-212 (Unauthorized corporate or association action).
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