76-18-306. Unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-18-306. Unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-18-101 , and 76-18-301 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia if the actor:
(a)places in this state in a newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication an advertisement; and
(b)knows that the purpose of the advertisement described in Subsection (2)(a) is to promote the sale of drug paraphernalia.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a class B misdemeanor.
(4)An actor may be charged and sentenced for a violation of this section, notwithstanding a charge and sentence for a violation of any other section of this part.
(5)If a minor is found by a court to have violated this section, the court may order the minor to complete:
(a)a screening as defined in Section 41-6a-501 ;
(b)an assessment as defined in Section 41-6a-501 if the screening described in Subsection (5)(a) indicates that an assessment is appropriate; or
(c)an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or substance use disorder treatment as indicated by an assessment described in Subsection (5)(b) .
Enacted by Chapter 362 , 2026 General Session