Utah Statutes
§ 73-29-207 — Fences across public water.
Utah·Title 73 Water and Irrigation·Ch. 73-29 Public Waters Access Act·Part 73-29-2 Recreational Access to Public Water
(1)The owner of a public access area adjacent to and lying beneath a public water may place a fence or obstruction across a public water for agricultural, livestock, or other lawful purposes.
(2)A fence or other obstruction shall:
(2)(a) comply with an applicable federal, state, or local law; and
(2)(b) be constructed in a manner that does not create an unreasonably dangerous condition to the public lawfully using the public water.
(3)The owner of a public access area shall allow the placement of a ladder, gate, or other facility allowing portage around a fence or obstruction if:
(3)(a) the owner places a fence or obstruction across a public water in accordance with Subsection (1); and
(3)(b) the water is open to public recreational access by permission or under Section 73-29-203.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session
Nearby Sections
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State water policy.