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Utah Code § 76-18-405

Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance

Enacted by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-18-101, and 76-18-401 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance if the actor:

(a) distributes an imitation controlled substance; or

(b) possesses an imitation controlled substance with the intent to distribute the imitation controlled substance.

(3) Subject to Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.

(4) A violation of this section is subject to the penalties and classifications under Section 76-18-204, Enhanced penalties and sentencing for certain drug offenses, if the trier of fact finds the elements described under Section 76-18-204.

(5) If a minor is found by a court to have violated this section, the court may order the minor to complete:

(a) a screening as defined in Section 41-6a-501;

(b) an assessment as defined in Section 41-6a-501 if the screening described in Subsection (5)(a) indicates that an assessment is appropriate; or

(c) an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or substance use disorder treatment as indicated by an assessment described in Subsection (5)(b).

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.