76-6a-3. Schemes prohibited — Violation as deceptive consumer sales practice — Prosecution of civil violations. (1) A person may not participate in, organize, establish, promote, or administer any pyramid scheme. (2) A criminal conviction under this chapter is prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 13-11-4, the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act. (3) Any […]
76-6a-4. Operation as felony — Participation as misdemeanor — Investigation — Prosecution. (1) Any person who knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme is guilty of a third degree felony. (2) Any person who participates in a pyramid scheme only by receiving compensation for the introduction of other persons into the pyramid scheme […]
76-6a-5. Plan provisions not constituting defenses. It is not a defense to an action brought under this chapter if: (1) The sales device or plan limits the number of persons who may be introduced into it; (2) The sales device or plan includes additional conditions affecting eligibility for introduction into it or when compensation is […]
76-6a-6. Rights of persons giving consideration in scheme. (1) Any person giving consideration in connection with a pyramid scheme may, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, declare his giving of consideration and the related sale or contract for sale void, and may bring a court action to recover the consideration. In the action, the court […]
