The Utah Child Protection Registry, established under Utah Code 13-39-101 et seq. and in effect since 2004, is a do-not-contact registry of email addresses and other contact points that minors can access. Like Michigan’s counterpart, the registry has been operational since July 2005.
What the Utah Child Protection Registry Prohibits
Once a contact point has been registered for 30 days, it is illegal to send it any communication whose primary purpose is advertising a product or service that minors are prohibited by law from purchasing, or material that is harmful to minors. A minor’s consent is not a defense, and each message is a separate offense.
Scrubbing Requirements and Penalties
Senders of covered campaigns must scrub their lists against the registry through the state’s designated compliance provider before sending. Violations are computer crimes, starting as a class B misdemeanor and escalating for repeat violations, plus civil liability under the companion civil action section. Marketers of alcohol, tobacco, vaping, gambling, or other age-restricted products need Utah scrubbing built into both email and SMS workflows, since the statute covers contact points broadly rather than email alone.
Source: Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 13-39-101 et seq.
Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Dept. of Commerce).
