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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-309. Benefitting from trafficking and human smuggling--Penalties

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

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-307 apply to this section.

(2) An actor is a party to the offense if the actor benefits, receives, or exchanges anything of value from knowing participation in:

(a) human trafficking for labor in violation of Section 76-5-308;

(b) human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-308.3;

(c) human trafficking of a child in violation of Section 76-5-308.5; and

(d) human trafficking for sexual exploitation in violation of Section 76-5-308.1.

(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(d) is a second degree felony.

(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony.

(c) A violation of Subsection (2)(c) is a first degree felony.

(4) An actor commits a separate offense of human trafficking, human trafficking of a child, or human smuggling for each individual who is smuggled or trafficked under Section 76-5-308, 76-5-308.1, 76-5-308.3, 76-5-308.5, 76-5-310, or 76-5-310.1.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-309. Benefitting from trafficking and human smuggling--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-5-309/

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