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Utah Code Title 67. State Officers and Employees § 67-16-12. Penalties for violation--Removal from office or dismissal from employment

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

In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law:

(1) any public officer or public employee who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter, with the exception of Sections 67-16-6 and 67-16-7, shall be dismissed from employment or removed from office as provided by law, rule, or policy within the agency; and

(2) any public officer, public employee, or person who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter, with the exception of Sections 67-16-6 and 67-16-7, shall be punished as follows:

(a) as a felony of the second degree if the total value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance exceeds $1,000;

(b) as a felony of the third degree if:

(i) the total value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is more than $250 but not more than $1,000; or

(ii) the public officer or public employee has been twice before convicted of violation of this chapter and the value of the conflict of interest, compensation, or assistance was $250 or less;

(c) as a class A misdemeanor if the value of the compensation or assistance was more than $100 but does not exceed $250; or

(d) as a class B misdemeanor if the value of the compensation or assistance was $100 or less.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 67. State Officers and Employees § 67-16-12. Penalties for violation--Removal from office or dismissal from employment - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-67-state-officers-and-employees/ut-code-sect-67-16-12/

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