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Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-2d-602.1. Prohibition on the use of “911”

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency services” means services provided by a person in response to an emergency.

(b) “Emergency services” includes:

(i) fire protection services;

(ii) paramedic services;

(iii) law enforcement services;

(iv) 911 ambulance or paramedic services; and

(v) any other emergency services.

(2) A person may not use “911” or other similar sequence of numbers in the person's name with the purpose to deceive the public that the person operates or represents emergency services, unless the person is authorized to provide emergency services.

(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is:

(a) a class C misdemeanor; and

(b) subject to a fine of up to $500 per violation.

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