Definitions.
Utah Code § 76-12-301
in effect76-12-301. Definitions.
For purposes of this part:
(1) "Eavesdrop" means to overhear, record, amplify, or transmit any part of a wire or oral communication of another without the consent of at least one party thereto by means of an electronic, mechanical, or other device.
(2) "Private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance.
(3) "Public" includes any professional or social group of which the victim of a defamation is a member.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter12/76-12-S301.html?v=C76-12-S301_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026