Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-212 — Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: General Offenses, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-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, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender if the actor: (2)(a) is an HIV positive individual; (2)(b) is convicted of: (2)(b)(i) engaging in prostitution under Section 76-5d-202; (2)(b)(ii) patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult under Section 76-5d-203; (2)(b)(iii) patronizing a prostituted individual who is a child under Section 76-5d-204; (2)(b)(iv) entering or remaining in a place of prostitution under Section 76-5d-205; (2)(b)(v) sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation under Section 76-5d-209; (2)(b)(vi) sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity under Section 76-5d-210; or (2)(b)(vii) sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to a child in exchange for sexual activity under Section 76-5d-211; and (2)(c)(i) has actual knowledge that the actor is an HIV positive individual; or (2)(c)(ii) has previously been convicted of a violation of Section 76-5d-202, 76-5d-203, 76-5d-204, 76-5d-205, 76-5d-209, 76-5d-210, or 76-5d-211. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (4) Upon conviction under this section, and as a condition of probation, the actor shall receive treatment and counseling for HIV infection and drug abuse as provided in Title 26B, Chapter 5, Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health.
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Is engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-212.
Which Utah statute covers engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender?
Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-212 (Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender).
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