Utah § 76-6-520 - Criminal usury.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 76-6-520 — Criminal usury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-6-520. Criminal usury.
76-6-520. Criminal usury.
| (1) | Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
| (2) | An actor commits criminal usury if the actor knowingly engages in, or directly or indirectly provides financing for, the business of making loans at a higher rate of interest or consideration therefor than is authorized by law. |
| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. |
| (4) | This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation. |
| (5) | The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be conducted in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Seizure of Property and Contraband, through Chapter 11c, Retention of Evidence. |
Amended by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 76-6-520 cover?
Section 76-6-520 ("Criminal usury.") 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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