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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408 — Falsification of seller's statement to dealer.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 14: Regulation of Metal Dealers, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408

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. § 76-6-1408Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-1402 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits falsification of seller's statement to dealer if the actor: (2)(a) sells, offers to sell, or attempts to sell regulated metal; and (2)(b) in providing information required by Section 76-6-1403, 76-6-1405, or 76-6-1406 willfully makes a false statement or provides any untrue information. (3)(a)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(a)(ii) An actor who is convicted of a class B misdemeanor under this section is subject to a mandatory fine of no less than $1,000. (3)(b)(i) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of this section. (3)(b)(ii) An actor who is convicted of a class A misdemeanor under this section is subject to a mandatory fine of no less than $2,500.

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Is falsification of seller's statement to dealer a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: falsification of seller's statement to dealer ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408.

Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(a)(i)) · Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(b)(i))

Which Utah statute covers falsification of seller's statement to dealer?

Falsification of seller's statement to dealer is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408 (Falsification of seller's statement to dealer).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.