An actor commits unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia if the actor:
(a)
places in this state in a newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication an advertisement; and
(b)
knows that the purpose of the advertisement described in Subsection (2)(a) is to promote the sale of drug paraphernalia.
(3)
A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4)
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.
(5)
If a minor 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; or
(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 76-18-306 ("Unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia.") 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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