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Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407 — Possessing a gambling device or record.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 14: Gambling, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407

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. § 76-9-1407Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits possessing a gambling device or record if the actor: (2)(a) knowingly possesses a gambling device or record; and (2)(b) intends to use the gambling device or record in gambling or fringe gambling. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).

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Is possessing a gambling device or record a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: possessing a gambling device or record ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407.

Possessing a gambling device or record — first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407(3)(a)) · Possessing a gambling device or record — subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers possessing a gambling device or record?

Possessing a gambling device or record is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1407 (Possessing a gambling device or record).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.