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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 58 - Occupations and Professions » Chapter 37e - Drug Dealer's Liability Act » Section 3 – Liability for participation in the illegal drug market.
58-37e-3. Liability for participation in the illegal drug market.

  • (1) A person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this chapter. A person may recover damages under this chapter for injury resulting from an individual’s use of an illegal drug.
  • (2) A law enforcement officer or agency, the state, or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the state is not liable for participating in the illegal drug market, if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.

Enacted by Chapter 349, 1997 General Session