Utah Code § 76-8-201

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 76-8-201 - Official misconduct - Unauthorized acts or failure of duty

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits official misconduct based on an unauthorized act or failure of duty if the actor:
(a) is a public servant; and
(b) with an intent to benefit the actor or another or to harm another, the actor knowingly :
(i) commits an unauthorized act that purports to be an act of the actor's office; or
(ii) knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on the actor by law or clearly inherent in the nature of the actor's office.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

Utah Code § 76-8-201

Amended by Chapter TBD, 2024 General Session ,§ 32, eff. 5/1/2024.
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session