Full text of Utah Utah Code § 5c-211 — Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5c-211. Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device.
Effective 5/7/2025
76-5c-211.
Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device.
| (1) |
| (a) | As used in this section, "device" means the same as that term is defined in 78B-6-2601. |
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| (2) | An actor commits deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device if the actor:
| (a) | is 18 years old or older; |
| (b) | intentionally disables the filter required under Section 78B-6-2602 that is on a device in the possession of a minor; |
| (c) | disabled the filter for the purpose of disseminating pornography to the minor described in Subsection (2)(b); and |
| (d) | is not the parent or legal guardian of the minor described in Subsection (2)(b). |
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| (3) |
| (a) | Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to a fine of not more than $2,500. |
| (b) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2). |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
173, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 5c-211
What does Utah Code § 5c-211 cover?
Section 5c-211 ("Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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