Utah § 76-12-201 - Definitions.

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§ 76-12-201. Definitions.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-12-201.  Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1)
(a)"Adult" means an individual 18 years old or older.
(b)"Adult" does not include an individual who is 18 years old and enrolled in high school.
(2)
(a)"Electronic communication" means a communication by electronic, electro-mechanical, or electro-optical communication device for the transmission and reception of audio, image, or text.
(b)"Electronic communication" does not include a broadcast transmission or a similar communication that is not targeted at a specific individual.
(3)"Electronic communication device" includes a telephone, a facsimile machine, electronic mail, a pager, a computer, or another device or medium that can be used to communicate electronically.
(4)
(a)"Minor" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old.
(b)"Minor" includes an individual who is 18 years old and enrolled in high school.


Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

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