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Utah Code § 76-5-416.2

Unlawful kissing of a child

Enacted by Chapter 140, 2024 General Session

(1)

(a) As used in this section, "child" means an individual who is under 14 years old.

(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits unlawful kissing of a child if the actor:

(a) is 18 years old or older; and

(b) intentionally or knowingly:

(i) kisses a child on the child's mouth; and

(ii) penetrates the minor's mouth with the actor's tongue.

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

(4) Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the child by the actor's tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.

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