2006 Utah Code - 76-6-104.5 — Abandoned fire -- Penalties.

     76-6-104.5.   Abandoned fire -- Penalties.
     (1) A person is guilty of abandoning a fire if, under circumstances not amounting to the offense of arson, aggravated arson, or causing a catastrophe under Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 1, Offenses Against Property, he leaves a fire:
     (a) without first completely extinguishing it; and
     (b) with the intent to not return to the fire.
     (2) A person does not commit a violation of Subsection (1) or (2) if he leaves a fire to report an uncontrolled fire.
     (3) A violation of Subsection (1):
     (a) is a class C misdemeanor if the property damage is or exceeds $150 but is less than $300 in value;
     (b) is a class B misdemeanor if property damage is or exceeds $300 but is less than $1,000 in value; and
     (c) is a class A misdemeanor if property damage is or exceeds $1,000 in value.
     (4) If a violation of Subsection (3) involves a wildland fire, the violator is also liable for suppression costs under Section 65A-3-4.

Enacted by Chapter 71, 1998 General Session