Renumbered 7/1/2024)
Renumbered 7/1/2024
26B-4-309. Tampering with an AED prohibited — Penalties.
A person is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if the person removes, tampers with, or otherwise disturbs an AED, AED cabinet or enclosure, or AED sign, unless:
| (1) |
the person is authorized by the AED owner for the purpose of:
Attorney's NoteUnder the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-4-309- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (a) |
inspecting the AED or AED cabinet or enclosure; or |
| (b) |
performing maintenance or repairs on the AED, the AED cabinet or enclosure, a wall or structure that the AED cabinet or enclosure is directly attached to, or an AED sign; |
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| (2) |
the person is responding to, or providing care to, a potential sudden cardiac arrest patient; or |
| (3) |
the person acts in good faith with the intent to support, and not to violate, the recognized purposes of the AED. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 307, 2023 General Session
