76-9-1405. General gambling promotion.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-1405. General gambling promotion.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits general gambling promotion if the actor:
(a)derives, or intends to derive, an economic benefit other than personal winnings from gambling or fringe gambling; and
(i)induces or aids another individual to engage in gambling or fringe gambling; or
(ii)knowingly invests in, finances, owns, controls, supervises, manages, or participates in gambling or fringe gambling.
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor.
(b)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection
(2).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session