Utah § 76-8-321 - Unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments.

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§ 76-8-321. Unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-8-321.  Unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments.
(1)
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Agent of a foreign government" means the same as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. Sec. 951.
(ii)"Federally designated foreign terrorist organization" means a foreign organization that is designated by the federal government as a terrorist organization in accordance with 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1189.
(b)Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments if the actor:
(a)
(i)commits a local, state, or federal criminal offense that has a penalty level of a class B misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor, or felony; and
(ii)coordinates with a federally designated foreign terrorist organization to commit the offense described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to benefit or advance the interests of the federally designated foreign terrorist organization; or
(b)unlawfully acts, or attempts to act, as an agent of a foreign government.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.


Enacted by Chapter 368, 2026 General Session

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

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