1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section:

      1. (i) "Critical infrastructure facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-6-106.3.
      2. (ii) "Sabotage" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-901.
      3. (iii) "Terrorism" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-2a-102.
      4. (iv) "Utility" means a private or governmental entity operating a critical infrastructure facility.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits impersonation of a utility officer or employee if the actor, without authority from a utility:

   1. (a) intends to lead an individual to believe that the actor is acting on behalf of the utility in an official capacity; and
   2. (b) attempts to act on behalf of the utility.

3. (3)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
   2. (b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor, while taking the action described in Subsection (2), intends to commit an act of terrorism or sabotage.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session