Utah Code § 76-8-1301: False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits false statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation if the actor, to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law of any state or of the federal government:

(a) makes a false statement or representation, knowing the representation is false; or

(b) knowingly fails to disclose a material fact.

(3)

(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is:

(i) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500;

(ii) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500;

(iii) a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or

(iv) a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.

(b) The determination of the degree of an offense under Subsection (3)(a) is measured by the total value of all money obtained or sought to be obtained by the unlawful conduct.