Utah § 76-8-201 Official misconduct -- Unauthorized acts or failure of duty.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-8-201 — Official misconduct -- Unauthorized acts or failure of duty.

Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government·Part 76-8-2 Abuse of Office

(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits official misconduct based on an unauthorized act or failure of duty if the actor:

(2)(a) is a public servant; and

(2)(b) with an intent to benefit the actor or another or to harm another, the actor knowingly:

(2)(b)(i) commits an unauthorized act that purports to be an act of the actor's office; or

(2)(b)(ii) knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on the actor by law or clearly inherent in the nature of the actor's office.

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

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits official misconduct based on an unauthorized act or failure of duty if the actor:
(2)(a) is a public servant; and
(2)(b) with an intent to benefit the actor or another or to harm another, the actor knowingly:
(2)(b)(i) commits an unauthorized act that purports to be an act of the actor's office; or
(2)(b)(ii) knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on the actor by law or clearly inherent in the nature of the actor's office.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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