Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-517 — Making a false credit report.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Fraud, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-517
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 Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits making a false credit report if the actor knowingly makes a materially false or misleading written statement to obtain property or credit for himself or another. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation. (5) The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be conducted in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Seizure of Property and Contraband, through Chapter 11c, Retention of Evidence.
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Is making a false credit report a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Making a false credit report is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-517.
Which Utah statute covers making a false credit report?
Making a false credit report is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-517 (Making a false credit report).
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