Utah Statutes
§ 76-9-1803 — Unlawful failure to prevent advertising materials from becoming litter.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-9 Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety·Part 76-9-18 Litter and Recycling Violations
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1801 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful failure to prevent advertising materials from becoming litter if the actor:
(2)(a) distributes commercial handbills, leaflets, or other advertising materials; and
(2)(b) fails to take measures that are reasonably necessary to keep the commercial handbills, leaflets, or other advertising materials from littering public or private property.
(3)(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor and subject to a minimum fine of $100 for each violation.
(3)(b) The court may require the actor to participate in at least four hours of cleaning up:
(3)(b)(i) litter caused by the actor's offense; and
(3)(b)(ii) existing litter from a safe area designated by the court.
(4)A municip
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Legislative History
Enacted 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.