Making or publishing a report containing a false material statement.
Utah Code § 76-16-215
in effect76-16-215. Making or publishing a report containing a false material statement.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits making or publishing a report containing a false material statement if the actor:
(a) is a director, officer, or agent of a corporation or joint stock association; and
(b) knowingly makes or concurs in making or publishing a written report, exhibit, or statement of the corporation's or association's affairs or pecuniary condition that contains a false material statement.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
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/Chapter16/76-16-S215.html?v=C76-16-S215_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026
