(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-801 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits failure to report the finding of a dead human body if the actor: (a) finds a dead human body; and (b) intentionally fails to report the finding of the dead human body to a local law enforcement agency. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (4) An actor does not violate this section if when the actor directs or carries out procedures regarding a dead human body, the actor complies with: (a) Title 9, Chapter 8a, Part 3 , Antiquities; (b) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 2 , Utah Medical Examiner; (c) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 3 , Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act; (d) Section 53H-4-203 ; (e) Title 58, Chapter 9 , Funeral Services Licensing Act; or (f) Title 58, Chapter 67 , Utah Medical Practice Act, which concerns licensing to practice medicine. (5) For purposes of this section, a dead human body includes any part of a human body in any stage of decomposition, including ancient human remains.
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