Utah § 57-18-2 Definition and characteristics of conservation easement.

Utah Statutes

§ 57-18-2 — Definition and characteristics of conservation easement.

Utah § 57-18-2

Title 57Real Estate

Ch. 57-18Land Conservation Easement Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 57-18-2 (2026).

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(1)As used in this chapter, "conservation easement" means an easement, covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed, will, or other instrument signed by or on behalf of the record owner of the underlying real property for the purpose of preserving and maintaining land or water areas predominantly in a natural, scenic, or open condition, or for recreational, agricultural, cultural, wildlife habitat or other use or condition consistent with the protection of open land.

(2)A conservation easement is an interest in land and runs with the land benefited or burdened by the easement.

(3)A conservation easement is valid whether it is appurtenant or in gross.

(4)A conservation easement is enforceable by the holder to the easement and its successors and assigns. A conservation easement is enfo

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(1) As used in this chapter, "conservation easement" means an easement, covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed, will, or other instrument signed by or on behalf of the record owner of the underlying real property for the purpose of preserving and maintaining land or water areas predominantly in a natural, scenic, or open condition, or for recreational, agricultural, cultural, wildlife habitat or other use or condition consistent with the protection of open land.
(2) A conservation easement is an interest in land and runs with the land benefited or burdened by the easement.
(3) A conservation easement is valid whether it is appurtenant or in gross.
(4) A conservation easement is enforceable by the holder to the easement and its successors and assigns. A conservation easement is enforceable against the grantor and its successors and assigns.