Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-1203.1. Public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance

(a) applies for public assistance; and

(b) fails to disclose a material fact required to be disclosed under Subsection 76-8-1203(1).

(a) a second degree felony if the value is or exceeds $5,000;

(b) a third degree felony if the value is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000;

(c) a class A misdemeanor if the value is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500; or

(d) a class B misdemeanor if the value is less than $500.

(5)(a) In determining the value of payments, assistance, or other benefits received to determine the penalty level of an actor's conduct under Subsection (3), the value is calculated by aggregating the values of each instance of public assistance fraud committed by the actor as part of the same facts and circumstances or a related series of facts and circumstances.

(b) The value of a benefit received by an individual is the ordinary or usual charge for similar benefits in the private sector.