Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403 — Permitting gambling.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 14: Gambling, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403
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 Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits permitting gambling if the actor knowingly: (2)(a) permits gambling or fringe gambling to be played, conducted, or dealt upon or in real or personal property owned, rented, or under the control of the actor, whether in whole or in part; or (2)(b) allows the use of a video gaming device that is: (2)(b)(i) in a business establishment or public place; and (2)(b)(ii) accessible for use by an individual within the establishment or public place. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).
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Questions this section answers
Is permitting gambling a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: permitting gambling ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403.
Permitting gambling — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(a)) · Permitting gambling — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers permitting gambling?
Permitting gambling is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1403 (Permitting gambling).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.