Utah § 76-6-524 - Falsifying information for preconstruction lien purposes.
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§ 76-6-524. Falsifying information for preconstruction lien purposes.
76-6-524. Falsifying information for preconstruction lien purposes.
| (1) | Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
| (2) | An actor commits falsifying information for the purpose of obtaining priority of a preconstruction lien if the actor knowingly falsifies information for the purpose of obtaining priority of a preconstruction lien under Title 38, Chapter 1a, Preconstruction and Construction Liens. |
| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. |
| (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
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 76-6-524 ("Falsifying information for preconstruction lien purposes.") 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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