73-2-27. Criminal penalties.

190 words·~1 min read·/ut/title-73/chapter-2/73-2-27

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

Effective 5/7/2025

(1)This section applies to offenses committed under:

(a)Section 73-1-14 ;

(b)Section 73-1-15 ;

(c)Section 73-2-20 ;

(d)Section 73-3-3 ;

(e)Section 73-3-26 ;

(f)Section 73-3-29 ;

(g)Section 73-5-9 ;

(h)Section 76-9-1202 ;

(i)Section 76-9-1203 ; and

(j)Section 76-9-1204 .

(2)Under circumstances not amounting to an offense with a greater penalty under Subsection 76-6-106(2)(a)(ii) , Section 76-6-106.3 , or Section 76-6-404 , violation of a provision listed in Subsection

(1)is punishable:

(a)as a felony of the third degree if:

(i)the value of the water diverted or property damaged or taken is $2,500 or greater; and

(ii)the person violating the provision has previously been convicted of violating the same provision;

(b)as a class A misdemeanor if:

(i)the value of the water diverted or property damaged or taken is $2,500 or greater; or

(ii)the person violating the provision has previously been convicted of violating the same provision; or

(c)as a class B misdemeanor if Subsection (2)(a) or

(b)does not apply.

Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session