Utah Statutes
§ 76-5c-109 — Affirmative defenses.
Utah § 76-5c-109
JurisdictionUtah
Title 76Utah Criminal Code
Ch. 76-5cPornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances
Part 76-5c-1General Provisions
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-109 (2026).
Text
(1)It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this chapter that the distribution of pornographic material is restricted to institutions or persons having scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar justification for possessing pornographic material.
(2)It is not a defense to a prosecution under this chapter that the actor is a motion picture projectionist, usher, ticket-taker, bookstore employee, or otherwise is required to violate this chapter incident to the actor's employment.
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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
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