Utah § 76-9-1503 - Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking.

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§ 76-9-1503. Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-1503.  Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits assault with intent to commit bus hijacking if the actor intimidates, threatens, or commits assault or battery toward a driver, attendant, guard, or any other person in control of a bus so as to interfere with the performance of duties by the person.
(3)
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
(b)A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.


Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

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