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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306 — Distributing a film without being qualified.

Current through 2026 General Session

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

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Distributing a film without being qualified

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306

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-306Primary 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 distributing a film without being qualified if the actor knowingly: (2)(a) distributes a film for exhibition; and (2)(b) is not qualified to distribute a film for exhibition. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor subject to: (3)(a)(i) a fine not less than $299; and (3)(a)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 30 days. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor 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 $1,000; and (3)(b)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days. (4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution 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 day's exhibition of a film, and each copy of a film distributed for exhibition in violation of this section is a separate offense.

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Is distributing a film without being qualified a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: distributing a film without being qualified ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306.

Distributing a film without being qualified — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306(3)(a)) · Distributing a film without being qualified — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers distributing a film without being qualified?

Distributing a film without being qualified is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-306 (Distributing a film without being qualified).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.