76-10-1104. Gambling promotion.
| (1) |
A person is guilty of gambling promotion if the person derives or intends to derive an economic benefit other than personal winnings from gambling or fringe gambling and:
Attorney's NoteUnder 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 |
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1104- Fringe gambling: means any de facto form of gambling, lottery, fringe gaming device, or video gaming device that is given, conducted, or offered for use or sale by a business in exchange for anything of value or incident to the purchase of another good or service. See Utah Code 76-10-1101
- Gambling: includes a lottery. See Utah Code 76-10-1101
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
| (a) |
the person induces or aids another to engage in gambling or fringe gambling; or |
| (b) |
the person knowingly invests in, finances, owns, controls, supervises, manages, or participates in any gambling or fringe gambling. |
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| (2) |
Gambling promotion is a class A misdemeanor, except that any person who is twice convicted under this section is guilty of a third degree felony. |
Amended by Chapter 291, 2020 General Session
