76-17-303. Conducting a pyramid scheme.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-17-303. Conducting a pyramid scheme.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-17-101 , and 76-17-301 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits conducting a pyramid scheme if the actor knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a third degree felony.
(4)It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that:
(a)the sales device or plan limits the number of persons who may be introduced into the sales device or plan;
(b)the sales device or plan includes additional conditions affecting eligibility for introduction into the sales device or plan or when compensation may be received from the sales device or plan; or
(c)a person receives property or services in addition to the compensation or right to receive compensation in connection with a pyramid scheme.
(5)The appropriate county attorney or district attorney has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting a criminal violation of this section.
(a)A violation under this section constitutes a violation of Section 13-11-4 .
(b)A criminal conviction under this section is prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 13-11-4 .
(c)In addition to prosecution under this section, a violation of this section shall be civilly investigated and prosecuted as prescribed by Title 13, Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act .
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session