2010 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 05 - Offenses Against the Person
76-5-107.3 - Threat of terrorism -- Penalty.

76-5-107.3. Threat of terrorism -- Penalty.
(1) A person commits a threat of terrorism if the person threatens to commit any offense involving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage, and:
(a) (i) threatens the use of a weapon of mass destruction, as defined in Section 76-10-401; or
(ii) threatens the use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction, as defined in Section 76-10-401; or
(b) acts with intent to:
(i) intimidate or coerce a civilian population or to influence or affect the conduct of a government or a unit of government;
(ii) prevent or interrupt the occupation of a building or a portion of the building, a place to which the public has access, or a facility or vehicle of public transportation operated by a common carrier; or
(iii) cause action of any nature by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies.
(2) (a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b)(i) is a second degree felony.
(b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b)(ii) is a third degree felony.
(3) It is not a defense under this section that the person did not attempt to carry out or was incapable of carrying out the threat.
(4) A threat under this section may be express or implied.
(5) A person who commits an offense under this section is subject to punishment for that offense, in addition to any other offense committed, including the carrying out of the threatened act.
(6) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a court shall order any person convicted of any violation of this section to reimburse any federal, state, or local unit of government, or any private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation, unless the court states on the record the reasons why the reimbursement would be inappropriate.

Enacted by Chapter 334, 2010 General Session