Utah § 76-16-212 - Unauthorized corporate or association action.

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§ 76-16-212. Unauthorized corporate or association action.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-16-212.  Unauthorized corporate or association action.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unauthorized corporate or association action if the actor:
(a)is:
(i)a director, officer, agent, or member of a corporation or association; or
(ii)a person who aids or abets a person described in Subsection (2)(a)(i); and
(b)without having the authority to do so:
(i)issues or puts forth a certificate of deposit;
(ii)draws an order or bill of exchange;
(iii)makes an acceptance; or
(iv) assigns a note, bond, draft, bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.


Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

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