Utah Statutes
§ 76-12-402 — Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-12 Offenses Related to Privacy, Information, and Communication·Part 76-12-4 Offenses Involving Charitable Solicitations
(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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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 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
Venue of actions.