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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305 — Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 3: Distribution and Exhibition of Motion Picture Films, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305

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.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-301 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition if the actor knowingly or with criminal negligence distributes a film for exhibition that is pornographic. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to: (3)(a)(i) a fine not less than $1,000; and (3)(a)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) and is subject to: (3)(b)(i) a fine not less than $5,000; and (3)(b)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than six months. (4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution or exhibition of a film is exempt from the restrictions of this part described in Section 76-5c-302. (5) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor was a motion picture projectionist or was otherwise required by the actor's employment to commit the violation. (6) Each copy of a pornographic film distributed for exhibition in violation of this section is a separate offense.

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Is distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305.

Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition — first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305(3)(a)) · Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition — subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition?

Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305 (Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.