Utah Code 58-37e-3. Liability for participation in the illegal drug market

(1)	A person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this chapter. A person may recover damages under this chapter for injury resulting from an individual’s use of an illegal drug.

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Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Illegal drug: means a drug or controlled substance whose distribution is a violation of state law. See Utah Code 58-37e-2
Illegal drug market: means the support system of illegal drug-related operations, from production to retail sales, through which an illegal drug reaches the user. See Utah Code 58-37e-2
Person: means an individual, governmental entity, corporation, firm, trust, partnership, or incorporated or unincorporated association, existing under or authorized by the laws of this state, another state, or foreign country. See Utah Code 58-37e-2
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(2)	A law enforcement officer or agency, the state, or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the state is not liable for participating in the illegal drug market, if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.

Enacted by Chapter 349, 1997 General Session