Utah § 73-29-201 General access provisions.

Utah Statutes

§ 73-29-201 — General access provisions.

Utah § 73-29-201

Title 73Water and Irrigation

Ch. 73-29Public Waters Access Act

Part 73-29-2Recreational Access to Public Water

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Utah Code Ann. § 73-29-201 (2026).

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(1)The public may use a public water for recreational activity if:

(1)(a) the public water:

(1)(a)(i) is a navigable water; or

(1)(a)(ii) is on public property; and

(1)(b) the recreational activity is not otherwise prohibited by law.

(2)A person may access and use a public water on private property for any lawful purpose with the private property owner's permission.

(3)A person may not access or use a public water on private property for recreational purposes if the private property is property to which access is restricted, unless public recreational access is established under Section 73-29-203.

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(1) The public may use a public water for recreational activity if:

(1)(a) the public water:
(1)(a)(i) is a navigable water; or
(1)(a)(ii) is on public property; and
(1)(b) the recreational activity is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(2) A person may access and use a public water on private property for any lawful purpose with the private property owner's permission.
(3) A person may not access or use a public water on private property for recreational purposes if the private property is property to which access is restricted, unless public recreational access is established under Section 73-29-203.