Section 1601 – Short title.
76-10-1601. Short title. This act is the “Pattern of Unlawful Activity Act.” Amended by Chapter 238, 1987 General Session
Section 1602 – Definitions.
Effective 5/4/2022 76-10-1602. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Enterprise” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, business trust, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity, and includes illicit as well as licit entities. (2) “Pattern of unlawful activity” means engaging […]
Section 1603 – Unlawful acts.
76-10-1603. Unlawful acts. (1) It is unlawful for any person who has received any proceeds derived, whether directly or indirectly, from a pattern of unlawful activity in which the person has participated as a principal, to use or invest, directly or indirectly, any part of that income, or the proceeds of the income, or the […]
Section 1603.5 – Violation a felony — Costs — Fines — Divestiture — Restrictions — Dissolution or reorganization — Prior restraint.
76-10-1603.5. Violation a felony — Costs — Fines — Divestiture — Restrictions — Dissolution or reorganization — Prior restraint. (1) A person who violates any provision of Section 76-10-1603 is guilty of a second degree felony. In addition to penalties prescribed by law, the court may order the person found guilty of the felony to […]
Section 1604 – Enforcement authority of peace officers.
76-10-1604. Enforcement authority of peace officers. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, peace officers in the state of Utah shall have authority to enforce the criminal provisions of this act by initiating investigations, assisting grand juries, obtaining indictments, filing informations, and assisting in the prosecution of criminal cases through the attorney general or county attorneys’ […]
Section 1605 – Remedies of person injured by a pattern of unlawful activity — Double damages — Costs, including attorney fees — Arbitration — Agency — Burden of proof — Actions by attorney general or county attorney — Dismissal — Statute of limitations — Authorized orders of district court.
76-10-1605. Remedies of person injured by a pattern of unlawful activity — Double damages — Costs, including attorney fees — Arbitration — Agency — Burden of proof — Actions by attorney general or county attorney — Dismissal — Statute of limitations — Authorized orders of district court. (1) A person injured in his person, business, […]
Section 1607 – Evidentiary value of criminal judgment in civil proceeding.
76-10-1607. Evidentiary value of criminal judgment in civil proceeding. A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the state or a county in any criminal proceeding brought by this state or a county shall preclude the defendant from denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense in any subsequent civil proceeding. Enacted by Chapter […]
Section 1608 – Severability clause.
76-10-1608. Severability clause. If any part or application of the Utah Pattern of Unlawful Activity Act is held invalid, the remainder of this part, or its application to other situations or persons, is not affected. Amended by Chapter 238, 1987 General Session
Section 1609 – Prospective application.
76-10-1609. Prospective application. The amendments to the Utah Pattern of Unlawful Activity Act are prospective in nature and apply only to civil causes of action accruing after the effective date of this act. However, crimes committed prior to the effective date of this act may comprise part of a pattern of unlawful activity if at […]