Utah § 76-18-217 - Unlawfully prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a person known to be using unlawful means.
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§ 76-18-217. Unlawfully prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a person known to be using unlawful means.
Effective 5/6/2026 76-18-217.
Unlawfully prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a person known to be using unlawful means.
An actor commits unlawfully prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a person known to be using unlawful means if the actor knowingly and intentionally prescribes or dispenses to a person known to be attempting to acquire or obtain possession of, or to procure the administration of, a controlled substance by:
(a)
misrepresentation;
(b)
failure by the person to disclose receiving a controlled substance from another source;
(c)
fraud;
(d)
forgery;
(e)
deception;
(f)
subterfuge;
(g)
alteration of a prescription or written order for a controlled substance; or
a class A misdemeanor on a first or second conviction; or
(b)
a third degree felony on a third or subsequent conviction.
(4)
(a)
An actor may be charged and sentenced for a violation of this section, notwithstanding a charge and sentence for a violation of any other section of this part or Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances.
(b)
A penalty imposed for a violation of this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, a civil or administrative penalty or sanction authorized by law.
(c)
Defenses and exemptions in Section 76-18-203 apply to this section.
(d)
A previous conviction used for a penalty enhancement under this section includes a conviction for an offense described in a statute previously in effect in this state that is the same or substantially similar to a violation of this section.
(5)
If a minor who is under 18 years old is found by a court to have violated this section, the court may order the minor to complete:
an assessment as defined in Section 41-6a-501 if the screening described in Subsection (5)(a) indicates that an assessment is appropriate; and
(c)
an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or substance use disorder treatment as indicated by an assessment described in Subsection (5)(b).
Section 76-18-217 ("Unlawfully prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a person known to be using unlawful means.") 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 § 76-18-217?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 76-18-217 apply to my situation?
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