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2015 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 6a - Pyramid Scheme Act
Section 4 - Operation as felony -- Participation as misdemeanor -- Investigation -- Prosecution.

UT Code § 76-6a-4 (2015) What's This?
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

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