Utah § 76-5-112 - Reckless endangerment -- Penalty.
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§ 76-5-112. Reckless endangerment -- Penalty.
76-5-112. Reckless endangerment -- Penalty.
| (1) | Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
| (2) | An actor commits reckless endangerment if, under circumstances not amounting to a felony offense, the actor recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another individual. |
| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. |
Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session
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Section 76-5-112 ("Reckless endangerment -- Penalty.") 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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