Utah § 5b-301 - Determination whether material violates chapter.
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§ 5b-301. Determination whether material violates chapter.
76-5b-301. Determination whether material violates chapter.
| (1) | In determining whether material is in violation of this chapter, the material need not be considered as a whole, but may be examined by the trier of fact in part only. |
| (2) | Unless specifically provided in an offense, it is not an element for an offense described in this chapter that the applicable material appeal to the prurient interest in sex of the average person nor that prohibited conduct need be portrayed in a patently offensive manner. |
Amended by Chapter 358, 2026 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 5b-301 cover?
Section 5b-301 ("Determination whether material violates chapter.") 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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