Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code
Utah Code Title 76 § 76-5-109.3: Child abandonment.
What this law says, in plain English
A parent or legal guardian commits child abandonment by intentionally ceasing custody, failing to arrange for the child's safety and care, or failing to provide food, shelter, or clothing with intent not to resume custody.
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