Degree

Class A misdemeanor.

Elements

A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana, when they knowingly and intentionally possess or use a controlled substance analog or a controlled substance and the amount of marijuana is less than 1 ounce and they have been previously convicted of possession of marijuana, unless it was obtained under a valid prescription or order, directly from a practitioner while acting in the course of the person's professional practice.

Fine

Class A misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $2,500, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(c), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)

Restitution

The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)

Imprisonment

Class A misdemeanor: A term in jail not to exceed 1 year.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(1))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a class A misdemeanor marijuana possession must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Driver License

Utah's Driver License Division will immediately suspend for 6 months the license of a person upon receiving a record of a conviction for possession of marijuana.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-3-220(c))

Seizure, Forfeiture, Property Rights

Possession of marijuana subjects the defendant seizure and forfeiture in accordance with the procedures and substantive protections of Utah Uniform Forfeiture Procedures Act. This means that defendant's car, land, house, belongings, and money can be seized by the State of Utah.
(Utah Code Ann. §58-37-13)