Utah Statutes
§ 76-16-216 — Prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-16 Offenses Concerning Business Practices·Part 76-16-2 Corporation and Association Offenses
(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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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.