Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1902 — Vehicle compartment for contraband - Penalties.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 19: Unlawful Contraband Compartment in a Vehicle, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1902
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 76-9-1901 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful possession, use, or control of a vehicle with a contraband compartment if the actor knowingly possesses, uses, or controls a vehicle that has a compartment with the intent to store, conceal, or transport contraband in the compartment. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) The trier of fact may infer that an actor intended to store, conceal, or transport contraband if: (4)(a) the actor possesses, uses, or controls a vehicle that has a compartment; and (4)(b) the compartment contains: (4)(b)(i) contraband; or (4)(b)(ii) evidence of prior storage, concealment, or transportation of contraband.
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Questions this section answers
Is vehicle compartment for contraband a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Vehicle compartment for contraband is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1902.
Which Utah statute covers vehicle compartment for contraband?
Vehicle compartment for contraband is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1902 (Vehicle compartment for contraband - Penalties).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.