Utah Code 26B-7-205. Willful introduction of communicable disease a misdemeanor
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Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-205
- Communicable disease: means illness due to a specific infectious agent or its toxic products which arises through transmission of that agent or its products from a reservoir to a susceptible host, either directly, as from an infected individual or animal, or indirectly, through an intermediate plant or animal host, vector, or the inanimate environment. See Utah Code 26B-7-201
- Infectious disease: means a disease of man or animals resulting from an infection. See Utah Code 26B-7-201
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
26B-7-205. Willful introduction of communicable disease a misdemeanor.
Any person who willfully or knowingly introduces any communicable or infectious disease into any county, municipality, or community is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, except as provided in Section 76-10-1309.
Any person who willfully or knowingly introduces any communicable or infectious disease into any county, municipality, or community is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, except as provided in Section 76-10-1309.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session