§ 76-5-803 — Failure to report the finding of a dead human body.

Utah § 76-5-803

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 76: Utah Criminal Code
• Ch. 76-5: Offenses Against the Individual
• Part 76-5-8: Offenses Committed Against the Deceased

Text

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-801 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits failure to report the finding of a dead human body if the actor:
(2)(a) finds a dead human body; and
(2)(b) intentionally fails to report the finding of the dead human body to a local law enforcement agency.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) An actor does not violate this section if when the actor directs or carries out procedures regarding a dead human body, the actor complies with:
(4)(a) Title 9, Chapter 8a, Part 3, Antiquities;
(4)(b) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 2, Utah Medical Examiner;
(4)(c) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 3, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act;
(4)(d) Section 53H-4-203;
(4)(e) Title 58, Chapter 9, Funeral Services Licensing Act; or
(4)(f) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, which concerns licensing to practice medicine.
(5) For purposes of this section, a dead human body includes any part of a human body in any stage of decomposition, including ancient human remains.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 9, 2025 Special Session 1