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Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 — Violations of abortion laws - Classifications.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Abortion, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314
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) An intentional violation of Section 76-7-307, 76-7-308, 76-7-310, 76-7-310.5, 76-7-311, or 76-7-312 is a felony of the third degree. (2) A violation of Section 76-7-326 is a felony of the third degree. (3) A violation of Section 76-7-314.5 is a felony of the second degree. (4) A violation of any other provision of this part, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c), and (e), is a class A misdemeanor. (5) The Department of Health and Human Services shall report a physician's violation of any provision of this part to the Medical Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201. (6) Any person with knowledge of a physician's violation of any provision of this part may report the violation to the Medical Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201. (7) In addition to the penalties described in this section, the department may take any action described in Section 26B-2-703 against a health care facility if a violation of this chapter occurs at the health care facility.
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Is violations of abortion laws a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Violations of abortion laws is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314.
Violation of other provisions of this part: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314(4))
Which Utah statute covers violations of abortion laws?
Violations of abortion laws is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (Violations of abortion laws - Classifications).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.