Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code

Utah Code Title 76 § 76-5-102.7: Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor -- Penalty.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines and penalizes assault or threats of violence committed against health care providers, emergency medical service workers, or health facility employees. The offense applies when a non-prisoner actor commits assault or threat of violence knowing the victim works in a health care setting.

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