2006 Utah Code - 78-11-14 — Shoplifting -- Definitions.

     78-11-14.   Shoplifting -- Definitions.
     As used in this act:
     (1) "Minor" means any unmarried person under 18 years of age.
     (2) "Merchandise" means any personal property displayed, held or offered for sale by a merchant.
     (3) "Merchant" means an owner or operator of premises in which merchandise is displayed, held or offered for sale and includes his employees, servants and agents.
     (4) "Premises" means a store or establishment wherein merchandise is displayed, held or offered for sale.
     (5) "Wrongful taking of merchandise" means the taking of merchandise that has not been purchased from a merchant's premises without the permission of the merchant or one of his employees, servants or agents.

Amended by Chapter 93, 1981 General Session