Utah § 76-8-405 - Failure to pay over a fine, forfeiture, or fee.

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§ 76-8-405. Failure to pay over a fine, forfeiture, or fee.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-405.  Failure to pay over a fine, forfeiture, or fee.
     
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits failure to pay over a fine, forfeiture, or fee if the actor:
(a)is a public officer;
(b)receives any fine, forfeiture, or fee; and
(c)refuses or neglects to pay over the fine, forfeiture, or fee within the time prescribed by law.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.


Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

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

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