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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-6-410.5. Theft of a rental vehicle

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

(1)(a) As used in this section:

(i) “Motor vehicle” means a self-propelled vehicle that is intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.

(ii) “Rental agreement” means a written agreement stating the terms and conditions governing the use of a motor vehicle provided by a rental company.

(iii) “Rental company” means a person or organization in the business of providing motor vehicles to the public.

(iv) “Renter” means a person or organization obtaining the use of a motor vehicle from a rental company under the terms of a rental agreement.

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

(2) An actor commits theft of a rental vehicle if the actor:

(a) is a renter; and

(b) without notice to and permission of the rental company, knowingly fails without good cause to return the vehicle within 72 hours after the time established for the return in the rental agreement.

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

(4) If a motor vehicle is not rented on a periodic tenancy basis, the rental company shall include the following information, legibly written, as part of the terms of the rental agreement:

(a) the date and time the motor vehicle is required to be returned; and

(b) the maximum penalties under state law if the motor vehicle is not returned within 72 hours from the date and time stated in compliance with Subsection (4)(a).

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