Possession of Drugs
Utah Code 76-18-207 — marijuana a class B misdemeanor, Schedule I or II a class A
Knowingly and intentionally possessing or using a controlled substance is a crime unless it was obtained under a valid prescription or order, directly from a practitioner in professional practice, or as the controlled substances law otherwise allows.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Substance | Level |
|---|---|
| SubstanceMarijuana, or another substance not in a higher tier | LevelClass B misdemeanor |
| SubstanceA Schedule I or II substance or an analog, other than marijuana, as a first or second conviction | LevelClass A misdemeanor |
| SubstanceThe same as a third conviction, each prior within seven years | LevelThird degree felony |
| SubstanceMarijuana in an amount of 100 pounds or more | LevelSecond degree felony |
- A lower tier offense moves up a level on a third or fourth conviction within seven years of each prior.
- Possession inside a correctional facility or jail is sentenced one degree higher.
- A court may order a minor found to have violated the section to complete a screening, an assessment and an educational series or treatment.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 76-18-207 — Unlawfully possessing or using a controlled substance or controlled substance analog
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.