Utah § 76-8-1303 - Unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirement.

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§ 76-8-1303. Unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirement.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-1303.  Unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirement.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirements if the actor willfully:
(a)fails or refuses:
(i)to make a contribution or other payment required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act;
(ii)to furnish a report required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or
(iii)to produce or permit the inspection or copying of records required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or
(b)violates a provision of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or an order made under that chapter, for which the violation:
(i)is made unlawful or the observance of which is required under the terms of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act;
(ii)does not have a prescribed penalty in Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or another applicable statute; and
(iii)is for conduct not described in Subsection (2)(a).
(3)
(a)A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is:
(i)a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500;
(ii)a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500;
(iii)a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or
(iv)a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.
(b)A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor.
(4)An actor under this section may include an officer or agent of an employing unit as defined under Section 35A-4-202.


Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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