Utah Statutes
§ 72-7-304 — Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.
Utah § 72-7-304
JurisdictionUtah
Title 72Transportation Code
Ch. 72-7Protection of Highways Act
Part 72-7-3Highway Damage Liability
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-304 (2026).
Text
(1)A person may not dig up, cut down, or otherwise willfully damage or destroy any shade, ornamental, or other tree, planted and standing on any public highway in conformity to law.
(2)A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner of the tree for treble the amount of damages sustained.
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 72-1-101
Title.§ 72-1-102
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Creation of Department of Transportation -- Functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities.§ 72-1-203
Deputy director -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Other assistants and advisers -- Salaries.§ 72-1-204
Divisions enumerated -- Duties.§ 72-1-212
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