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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