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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-520 — Criminal usury.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 5: Fraud, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-520

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. § 76-6-520Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits criminal usury if the actor knowingly engages in, or directly or indirectly provides financing for, the business of making loans at a higher rate of interest or consideration therefor than is authorized by law. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (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 criminal usury a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Criminal usury is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-520.

Which Utah statute covers criminal usury?

Criminal usury is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-520 (Criminal usury).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.