76-10-1105. Possessing a gambling device or record.
| (1) |
A person is guilty of possessing a gambling device or record if the person knowingly possesses the gambling device or record with intent to use the gambling device or record in gambling or fringe gambling. |
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 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1105
- 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
- Gambling device or record: means anything specifically designed for use in gambling or fringe gambling or used primarily for gambling or fringe gambling. 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
| (2) |
Possession of a gambling device or record is a class A misdemeanor, except that any person who is convicted two or more times under this section is guilty of a third degree felony. |
Amended by Chapter 291, 2020 General Session
