Improperly exhibiting a film.
Utah Code § 76-5c-307
in effect76-5c-307. Improperly exhibiting a film.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5c-101, and 76-5c-301 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits improperly exhibiting a film if the actor knowingly:
(a) exhibits a film; and
(b) did not acquire the film from a distributor qualified to distribute a film.
(3)
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor subject to:
(i) a fine not less than $299; and
(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 30 days.
(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) and is subject to:
(i) a fine not less than $1,000; and
(ii) incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.
(4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution or exhibition of a film is exempt from the restrictions of this part described in Section 76-5c-302.
(5) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor was a motion picture projectionist or was otherwise required by the actor's employment to commit the violation.
(6) Each day's exhibition of a film exhibited in violation of this section is a separate offense.
Enacted 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/Chapter5C/76-5c-S307.html?v=C76-5c-S307_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026