76-5-309.   Human trafficking and human smuggling -- Penalties.
     (1) Human trafficking for forced labor and human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation are each a second degree felony, except under Section 76-5-310.
     (2) Human smuggling of one or more human beings for profit or for a commercial purpose is a third degree felony, except under Section 76-5-310.
     (3) Human trafficking and human smuggling are each a separate offense from any other crime committed in relationship to the commission of either of these offenses.
     (4) A person who benefits financially or materially by receiving anything of value from knowing participation in:
     (a) human trafficking is guilty of a second degree felony; and
     (b) human smuggling is guilty of a third degree felony.

Enacted by Chapter 343, 2008 General Session
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