Discharge of firearm from a vehicle, near a highway, or in direction of any person, building, or vehicle is a class B misdemeanor.
A defendant commits a class B misdemeanor discharge of firearm from a vehicle, near a highway, or in direction of any person, building, or vehicle when they discharge any kind of dangerous weapon or firearm:
Class B misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $1,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(d), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)
The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)
Class A misdemeanor: A term in jail not to exceed 6 months.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(2))
The court shall: notify the Driver License Division of the conviction for purpose of any revocation, denial, suspension, or disqualification of a driver license; and specify in court at the time of sentencing the length of the revocation. (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-507(3))
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