Utah § 76-12-402 Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-12-402 — Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.

Utah § 76-12-402

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-12Offenses Related to Privacy, Information, and Communication

Part 76-12-4Offenses Involving Charitable Solicitations

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-402 (2026).

Text

(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-12-101, and 76-12-401 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions if the actor:

(2)(a) is a charitable organization, professional fund raiser, or professional solicitor, seeking to raise funds for a charitable purpose; and

(2)(b) uses the name of any other person for the purpose of soliciting a charitable contribution in this state without the written consent of the person.

(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.

(4)This section does not apply to:

(4)(a) a religious corporation, organization, charity, or agency; or

(4)(b) an organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious corporation or organization.

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-12-101, and 76-12-401 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions if the actor:
(2)(a) is a charitable organization, professional fund raiser, or professional solicitor, seeking to raise funds for a charitable purpose; and
(2)(b) uses the name of any other person for the purpose of soliciting a charitable contribution in this state without the written consent of the person.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.
(4) This section does not apply to:
(4)(a) a religious corporation, organization, charity, or agency; or
(4)(b) an organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious corporation or organization.