Utah Code § 76-6a-102

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 76-6a-102 - Conducting pyramid scheme - Violation as deceptive consumer sales practice - Prosecution of civil violation
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits the offense of conducting a pyramid scheme if the actor knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that:
(a) the sales device or plan limits the number of persons who may be introduced into the sales device or plan;
(b) the sales device or plan includes additional conditions affecting eligibility for introduction into the sales device or plan or when compensation may be received from the sales device or plan; or
(c) a person receives property or services in addition to the compensation or right to receive compensation in connection with a pyramid scheme.
(5) The appropriate county attorney or district attorney has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting a criminal violation of this section.
(6)
(a) A violation under this section constitutes a violation of Section 13-11-4.
(b) A criminal conviction under this section is prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 13-11-4.
(c) In addition to prosecution under this section, a violation of this section shall be civilly investigated and prosecuted as prescribed by Title 13, Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act.

Utah Code § 76-6a-102

Added by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session ,§ 139, eff. 5/3/2023.