Utah § 76-12-301 - Definitions.
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§ 76-12-301. Definitions.
76-12-301. Definitions.
For purposes of this part:
| (1) | "Eavesdrop" means to overhear, record, amplify, or transmit any part of a wire or oral communication of another without the consent of at least one party thereto by means of an electronic, mechanical, or other device. |
| (2) | "Private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance. |
| (3) | "Public" includes any professional or social group of which the victim of a defamation is a member. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
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