1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-801 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits failure to report the finding of a dead human body if the actor:

   1. (a) finds a dead human body; and
   2. (b) intentionally fails to report the finding of the dead human body to a local law enforcement agency.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

4. (4) An actor does not violate this section if when the actor directs or carries out procedures regarding a dead human body, the actor complies with:

   1. (a) Title 9, Chapter 8a, Part 3, Antiquities;
   2. (b) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 2, Utah Medical Examiner;
   3. (c) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 3, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act;
   4. (d) Section 53H-4-203;
   5. (e) Title 58, Chapter 9, Funeral Services Licensing Act; or
   6. (f) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, which concerns licensing to practice medicine.
5. (5) For purposes of this section, a dead human body includes any part of a human body in any stage of decomposition, including ancient human remains.

Amended by Chapter 9, 2025 Special Session 1