Utah § 76-16-216 Prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-16-216 — Prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books.

Utah § 76-16-216

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-16Offenses Concerning Business Practices

Part 76-16-2Corporation and Association Offenses

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-216 (2026).

Text

(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-201 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books if the actor:

(2)(a) is an officer or agent of a corporation having or keeping an office within this state;

(2)(b) has in the actor's custody or control the books of the corporation; and

(2)(c) refuses to give to a bona fide stockholder of record or member of the corporation, lawfully demanded during office hours, the right to inspect or take a copy of all or part of the corporation's books.

(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books if the actor:
(2)(a) is an officer or agent of a corporation having or keeping an office within this state;
(2)(b) has in the actor's custody or control the books of the corporation; and
(2)(c) refuses to give to a bona fide stockholder of record or member of the corporation, lawfully demanded during office hours, the right to inspect or take a copy of all or part of the corporation's books.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.