Utah Statutes
§ 53-7-211 — Fire investigations by fire marshal.
Utah·Title 53 Public Safety Code·Ch. 53-7 Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act·Part 53-7-2 Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act
(1)If the division is of the opinion that further investigation of a fire is necessary, the state fire marshal, or the state marshal's deputy or representative, may:
(1)(a) join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who have been conducting it;
(1)(b) upon the request of the chief fire official of the political subdivision, assume control of the investigation and direct it; or
(1)(c) conduct an independent investigation if necessary.
(2)A fire officer who has conducted or is conducting the investigation shall cooperate in every possible way with the state fire marshal, the state fire marshal's deputy, and the state fire marshal's representative to further the purpose of the investigation.
(3)The county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the fire occur
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
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