Utah Code 76-7-314. Violations of abortion laws — Classifications
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76-7-314. Violations of abortion laws — Classifications.
| (1) | An intentional violation of Section 76-7-307, 76-7-308, 76-7-310, 76-7-310.5, 76-7-311, or 76-7-312 is a felony of the third degree. |
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| felony of the second degree | 1 to 15 years | up to $10,000 |
| felony of the third degree | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-7-314
- Abortion: means the act, by a physician, of using an instrument, or prescribing a drug, with the intent to cause the death of an unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant, except as permitted under this part. See Utah Code 76-7-301
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Utah Code 76-7-301
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Physician: means :
(a) a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine and surgery under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; (b) an osteopathic physician licensed to practice osteopathic medicine under Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; or (c) a physician employed by the federal government who has qualifications similar to an individual described in Subsection (12)(a) or (b). See Utah Code 76-7-301 (2) A violation of Section 76-7-326 is a felony of the third degree. (3) A violation of Section 76-7-314.5 is a felony of the second degree. (4) A violation of any other provision of this part, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c), and (e), is a class A misdemeanor. (5) The Department of Health and Human Services shall report a physician‘s violation of any provision of this part to the Physicians Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201. (6) Any person with knowledge of a physician’s violation of any provision of this part may report the violation to the Physicians Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201. (7) In addition to the penalties described in this section, the department may take any action described in Section 26B-2-208 against a health care facility if a violation of this chapter occurs at the health care facility. Amended by Chapter 301, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session