Utah Statutes
§ 72-7-305 — Driving animals over highways -- Liability for damages.
Utah § 72-7-305
JurisdictionUtah
Title 72Transportation Code
Ch. 72-7Protection of Highways Act
Part 72-7-3Highway Damage Liability
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-305 (2026).
Text
(1)Except for a livestock highway, a person who drives a herd of domestic animals over a public highway is liable for any damage done by the animals in destroying the banks or rolling rocks into or upon the highway.
(2)The damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway.
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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
Definitions.§ 72-1-201
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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