(1) 

Attorney's Note

Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $2,500
class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,000
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204

Terms Used In Utah Code 32B-1-403

  • Minor: means an individual under 21 years old. See Utah Code 32B-1-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Proof of age: means :
    (i) an identification card;
    (ii) an identification that:
    (A) is substantially similar to an identification card;
    (B) is issued in accordance with the laws of a state other than Utah in which the identification is issued;
    (C) includes date of birth; and
    (D) has a picture affixed;
    (iii) a valid driver license certificate that:
    (A) includes date of birth;
    (B) has a picture affixed; and
    (C) is issued:
    (I) under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act;
    (II) in accordance with the laws of the state in which it is issued; or
    (III) in accordance with federal law by the United States Department of State;
    (iv) a military identification card that:
    (A) includes date of birth; and
    (B) has a picture affixed; or
    (v) a valid passport. See Utah Code 32B-1-102
  • Restricted area: means a place where an alcoholic product is sold or consumed, but where under this title a minor is not permitted. See Utah Code 32B-1-402
  • (a)  It is unlawful for a person to transfer that person’s proof of age to another person to aid that person:

    (i)  in procuring an alcoholic product;

    (ii)  in gaining admittance to a restricted area; or

    (iii)  in obtaining employment that under this title may not be obtained by a minor.

    (b)  A person who permits that person’s proof of age to be used by another for a purpose stated in Subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

(2) 

(a)  It is unlawful for a person to use a proof of age containing false information with the intent to:

(i)  procure an alcoholic product;

(ii)  gain admittance to a restricted area; or

(iii)  obtain employment that under this title may not be obtained by a minor.

(b)  Except as provided in Section 32B-4-411, a person who violates this Subsection (2) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Enacted by Chapter 276, 2010 General Session