76-6-524.  Falsifying information for preconstruction lien purposes.

(1)  Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

Attorney's Note

Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,000
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-6-524

  • Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2)  An actor commits falsifying information for the purpose of obtaining priority of a preconstruction lien if the actor knowingly falsifies information for the purpose of obtaining priority of a preconstruction lien under Title 38, Chapter 1a, Preconstruction and Construction Liens.

(3)  A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

(4)  This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation.

(5)  The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be conducted in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Seizure of Property and Contraband, through Chapter 11c, Retention of Evidence.

Amended by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session