76-5-307.  Definitions.
     As used in Sections 76-5-308 through 76-5-310.1 of this part:

(1)  “Child” means an individual younger than 18 years old.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-307

  • Act: means a voluntary bodily movement and includes speech. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Affinity: means a relationship by marriage. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Conduct: means an act or omission. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Consanguinity: means a relationship by blood to the first or second degree, including an individual's parent, grandparent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
(2)  “Commercial purpose” includes direct or indirect participation in or facilitation of the transportation of one or more individuals for the purpose of:

(a)  charging or obtaining a fee for the transportation; or

(b)  obtaining, exchanging, or receiving any thing or item of value or an attempt to conduct any of these activities.

(3)  “Facilitation” regarding transportation under Subsection (2) includes providing:

(a)  travel arrangement services;

(b)  payment for the costs of travel; or

(c)  property that would advance an act of transportation, including a vehicle or other means of transportation, a weapon, false identification, and making lodging available, including by rent, lease, or sale.

(4)  “Family member” means an individual’s parent, grandparent, sibling, or any other individual related to the individual by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree.

Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session