Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code

Utah Code Title 76 § 76-6-502: Possession of forged writing or device for a forgery writing.

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Knowingly possessing a forged writing or device to create forgeries with intent to defraud is a third-degree felony. Law enforcement officers acting within investigations are excluded from liability.

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