Full text of Utah Utah Code § 47b-501.1 — Unlawful conduct -- Massage establishments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47b-501.1. Unlawful conduct -- Massage establishments.
Effective 10/1/2025
58-47b-501.1.
Unlawful conduct -- Massage establishments.
"Unlawful conduct" for a massage establishment includes:
| (1) | operation without a valid registration; |
| (2) | use of a registered massage establishment as housing, sheltering, or for harboring any individual; |
| (3) | performance of massage services by an individual who is not licensed or exempt; |
| (4) | performance of:
| (a) | massage services without the individual performing the massage being fully clothed; or |
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| (5) | arrangement for a sexual act; |
| (6) | use or the possession of adult-oriented merchandise while at the registered massage establishment; |
| (7) | advertisement on a sexually oriented website; |
| (8) | advertisement of services in a manner that may be reasonably construed as sexual in nature; |
| (9) | refusal of inspection by the division as authorized under Section 58-47b-601; |
| (10) | arrangement or allowance of any of the unlawful acts described in Section 58-47b-501; |
| (11) | failure to immediately report to a local police department any disorderly conduct, sexual acts, or other criminal activity occurring on or within the registered massage establishment's premises; |
| (12) | concealment of an individual in the massage establishment; |
| (13) | refusal to provide identification to inspectors or law enforcement; or |
| (14) | attempt to elude an inspector by leaving the massage establishment or remaining behind locked doors in the massage establishment during an inspection. |
Enacted by Chapter
236, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 47b-501.1
What does Utah Code § 47b-501.1 cover?
Section 47b-501.1 ("Unlawful conduct -- Massage establishments.") 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.
How do I cite Utah § 47b-501.1?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 47b-501.1 apply to my situation?
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