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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-106.1 — Bribery for endorsement of person as public servant.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 1: Corrupt Practices, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-106.1

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. § 76-8-106.1Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits bribery for endorsement of a person as a public servant if the actor knowingly gives, offers, or promises money or any other pecuniary benefit to a person or a political party as compensation for the person's or political party's endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval, or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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Is bribery for endorsement of person as public servant a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Bribery for endorsement of person as public servant is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-106.1.

Which Utah statute covers bribery for endorsement of person as public servant?

Bribery for endorsement of person as public servant is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-106.1 (Bribery for endorsement of person as public servant).

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