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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-802. Destruction of property to interfere with preparations for defense or war

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

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits destruction of property to interfere with preparations for defense or war if the actor:

(a) intentionally destroys, impairs, injures, interferes, or tampers with real or personal property; and

(b) has reasonable grounds to believe that the actor's conduct under Subsection (2)(a) will hinder, delay, or interfere with the preparation of the United States government or of a state government for defense or for war, or with the prosecution of war by the United States government.

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

(4) Prior to the filing of a formal criminal complaint, evidence of an alleged actor's conduct under Subsection (2) or the name of the actor may not be made public.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-802. Destruction of property to interfere with preparations for defense or war - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-8-802/

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