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Can you summarize UTCO Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 11?
Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare, and Morals > Gambling
Short Summary
The legal document governs gambling in Utah, prohibiting any person from participating in gambling or fringe gambling, knowingly permitting gambling or fringe gambling on their property, or allowing the use of video gaming devices in business establishments or public places. Violation of this law is a class B misdemeanor, except for repeat offenders who face a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, providing or offering to provide any form of Internet or online gambling in Utah is a third-degree felony. However, there are exemptions for Internet service providers, hosting companies, providers of public telecommunications services, and Internet advertising services, as long as they do not select or control the material transmitted or stored. This document acts as Utah’s prohibition of all forms of gambling, including Internet gambling, regardless of any potential federal laws authorizing it.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person participating in gambling or fringe gambling, knowingly permitting gambling or fringe gambling on their property, or allowing the use of video gaming devices in business establishments or public places
What does it govern?
Gambling in Utah
What are exemptions?
Exemptions for Internet service providers, hosting companies, providers of public telecommunications services, and Internet advertising services, as long as they do not select or control the material transmitted or stored
What are the Penalties?
Class B misdemeanor for violation of the law, class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders, and third-degree felony for providing or offering to provide Internet or online gambling in Utah
Jurisdiction
Utah