Utah § 73-18-20.1 Seizure of a vessel.

Utah Statutes

§ 73-18-20.1 — Seizure of a vessel.

Utah § 73-18-20.1

Title 73Water and Irrigation

Ch. 73-18State Boating Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 73-18-20.1 (2026).

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(1)A peace officer, without a warrant, may seize and take possession of a vessel:

(1)(a) that is placed or being operated on the waters of this state with improper registration;

(1)(b) that the peace officer has reason to believe has been stolen;

(1)(c) on which any hull identification number or serial number for an engine or outboard motor has been defaced, altered, or obliterated;

(1)(d) that has been abandoned on public land, highways, or waters of this state; or

(1)(e) if the registration or title fees for the vessel or outboard motor have not been paid.

(2)If necessary for the transportation of a seized vessel, the vessel's trailer may be seized to transport and store the vessel.

(3)Any peace officer seizing or taking possession of a vessel under this section shall comply with the

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(1) A peace officer, without a warrant, may seize and take possession of a vessel:

(1)(a) that is placed or being operated on the waters of this state with improper registration;
(1)(b) that the peace officer has reason to believe has been stolen;
(1)(c) on which any hull identification number or serial number for an engine or outboard motor has been defaced, altered, or obliterated;
(1)(d) that has been abandoned on public land, highways, or waters of this state; or
(1)(e) if the registration or title fees for the vessel or outboard motor have not been paid.
(2) If necessary for the transportation of a seized vessel, the vessel's trailer may be seized to transport and store the vessel.
(3) Any peace officer seizing or taking possession of a vessel under this section shall comply with the provisions of Section 41-6a-1406.