Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-211

Deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device.

Effective May 7, 2025Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
  1. (1)

    1. (a) As used in this section, "device" means the same as that term is defined in 78B-6-2601.
    2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-201 apply to this section.
  2. (2) An actor commits deactivation of a pornography device filter on a minor's device if the actor:

    1. (a) is 18 years old or older;
    2. (b) intentionally disables the filter required under Section 78B-6-2602 that is on a device in the possession of a minor;
    3. (c) disabled the filter for the purpose of disseminating pornography to the minor described in Subsection (2)(b); and
    4. (d) is not the parent or legal guardian of the minor described in Subsection (2)(b).
  3. (3)

    1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor subject to a fine of not more than $2,500.
    2. (b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

Log InSign Up