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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-416.2. Unlawful kissing of a child

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

(1)(a) As used in this section, “child” means an individual who is under 14 years old.

(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits unlawful kissing of a child if the actor:

(a) is 18 years old or older; and

(b) intentionally or knowingly:

(i) kisses a child on the child's mouth; and

(ii) penetrates the minor's mouth with the actor's tongue.

(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.

(4) Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the child by the actor's tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-416.2. Unlawful kissing of a child - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-5-416-2/

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