Utah § 76-3-104 - Misdemeanors classified.

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§ 76-3-104. Misdemeanors classified.

Effective 5/8/2018
76-3-104.  Misdemeanors classified.
(1) Misdemeanors are classified into three categories:
(a) Class A misdemeanors;
(b) Class B misdemeanors;
(c) Class C misdemeanors.
(2) An offense designated as a misdemeanor in this code without specification as to punishment or category is an infraction punishable in accordance with Section 76-3-205.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specification as to punishment or category is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) After June 30, 2019, an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specification as to punishment or category is an infraction punishable in accordance with Section 76-3-205.


Amended by Chapter 148, 2018 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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