Utah § 76-5c-305 Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-5c-305 — Distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition.

Utah § 76-5c-305

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-5cPornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances

Part 76-5c-3Distribution and Exhibition of Motion Picture Films

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-305 (2026).

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(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-301 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition if the actor knowingly or with criminal negligence distributes a film for exhibition that is pornographic.

(3)(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to:

(3)(a)(i) a fine not less than $1,000; and

(3)(a)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.

(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) and is subject to:

(3)(b)(i) a fine not less than $5,000; and

(3)(b)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-301 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits distribution of a pornographic film for exhibition if the actor knowingly or with criminal negligence distributes a film for exhibition that is pornographic.
(3) (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to:
(3)(a)(i) a fine not less than $1,000; and
(3)(a)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.
(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) and is subject to:
(3)(b)(i) a fine not less than $5,000; and
(3)(b)(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than six months.
(4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution or exhibition of a film is exempt from the restrictions of this part described in Section 76-5c-302.
(5) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor was a motion picture projectionist or was otherwise required by the actor's employment to commit the violation.
(6) Each copy of a pornographic film distributed for exhibition in violation of this section is a separate offense.