Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1502 — Bus hijacking.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 15: Criminal Offenses Relating to Bus Passenger Safety, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1502
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 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits bus hijacking if the actor seizes or exercises control, by force or violence or threat of force or violence, of a bus within the state. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.
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Is bus hijacking a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Bus hijacking is a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1502.
Which Utah statute covers bus hijacking?
Bus hijacking is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1502 (Bus hijacking).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.