Utah Title 76 — Utah Criminal Code :: 76-6a-4 — Operation As Felony -- Participation As Misdemeanor -- Investigation -- Prosecution.

76-6a-4. Operation as felony -- Participation as misdemeanor -- Investigation -- Prosecution.
(1) Any person who knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme is guilty of a third degree felony.
(2) Any person who participates in a pyramid scheme only by receiving compensation for the introduction of other persons into the pyramid scheme rather than from the sale of goods, services, or other property is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(3) The appropriate county attorney or district attorney has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of this chapter.

Amended by Chapter 247, 2006 General Session