Utah § 17-78-307 Declaration of drought emergency -- Appropriation -- Tax levy.

Utah Statutes

§ 17-78-307 — Declaration of drought emergency -- Appropriation -- Tax levy.

Utah § 17-78-307

Title 17Counties

Ch. 17-78County Property, Programs, and Entities

Part 17-78-3Flood Control Projects and Drought Emergencies

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Utah Code Ann. § 17-78-307 (2026).

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(1)The county legislative body of each county may at any regular meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose, declare that an emergency drought exists in said county.

(2)(2)(a) After a declaration of drought in a county, the county legislative body may appropriate from the money not otherwise appropriated in the county general fund such funds as shall be necessary for the gathering of information upon, and aiding in any program for increased precipitation within said county or in conjunction with any other county or counties.

(2)(b) If there are not sufficient funds available in the county general fund for the purpose described in Subsection (2)(a), the county legislative body may assess, levy, and direct the county to collect annually to aid in any program of increased preci

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(1) The county legislative body of each county may at any regular meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose, declare that an emergency drought exists in said county.
(2) (2)(a) After a declaration of drought in a county, the county legislative body may appropriate from the money not otherwise appropriated in the county general fund such funds as shall be necessary for the gathering of information upon, and aiding in any program for increased precipitation within said county or in conjunction with any other county or counties.
(2)(b) If there are not sufficient funds available in the county general fund for the purpose described in Subsection (2)(a), the county legislative body may assess, levy, and direct the county to collect annually to aid in any program of increased precipitation.
(3) The provisions of Chapter 69, County Auditor, relating to budgeting do not apply to appropriations necessitated by an emergency described in this section.