Utah Statutes
§ 76-1-106 — Strict construction rule not applicable.
Utah § 76-1-106
JurisdictionUtah
Title 76Utah Criminal Code
Ch. 76-1General Provisions
Part 76-1-1Introductory Provisions
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-106 (2026).
Text
The rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed shall not apply to this code, any of its provisions, or any offense defined by the laws of this state. All provisions of this code and offenses defined by the laws of this state shall be construed according to the fair import of their terms to promote justice and to effect the objects of the law and general purposes of Section 76-1-104.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
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