Utah § 76-18-502 - Purpose -- Coordination with other sections.
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§ 76-18-502. Purpose -- Coordination with other sections.
76-18-502. Purpose -- Coordination with other sections.
| (1) | The clandestine production of methamphetamine, other amphetamines, phencyclidine, narcotic analgesic analogs, so-called "designer drugs," various hallucinogens, concentrated tetrahydrocannabinols, counterfeit opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine, base "crack" cocaine and methamphetamine "ice" respectively, has increased dramatically throughout the western states and Utah. |
| (2) | These highly technical illegal operations create substantial dangers to the general public and environment from fire, explosions, and the release of toxic chemicals. |
| (3) | By their very nature, these activities often involve a number of persons in a conspiratorial enterprise to bring together all necessary components for clandestine production, to thwart regulation and detection, and to distribute the final product. |
| (4) | Therefore, the Legislature enacts this part for prosecution of specific illegal laboratory operations. |
| (5) | With regard to the controlled substances specified herein, this part shall control, notwithstanding the prohibitions and penalties in Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, and Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 76-18-502 cover?
Section 76-18-502 ("Purpose -- Coordination with other sections.") 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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