Utah Code Ann. § 53-5a-604

Penalties.

Effective May 7, 2025Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session
  1. (1) A dealer is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the dealer willfully and intentionally:

    1. (a) requests, obtains, or seeks to obtain criminal history background information under false pretenses;
    2. (b) disseminates criminal history background information; or
    3. (c) violates Section 53-5a-602.
  2. (2) An individual who purchases or transfers a firearm is guilty of a third degree felony if the individual willfully and intentionally makes a false statement of the information required for a criminal background check in Section 53-5a-602.
  3. (3) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (1), a dealer is guilty of a third degree felony if the dealer willfully and intentionally sells or transfers a firearm in violation of this part or Title 76, Chapter 11, Weapons.
  4. (4) An individual is guilty of a third degree felony if the individual purchases a firearm with the intent to:

    1. (a) resell or otherwise provide a firearm to an individual who is ineligible to purchase or receive a firearm from a dealer; or
    2. (b) transport a firearm out of this state to be resold to an ineligible individual.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session

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