Utah § 76-9-1206 Unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-9-1206 — Unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well.

Utah § 76-9-1206

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-9Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety

Part 76-9-12Offenses Concerning Water, Shafts, and Wells

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1206 (2026).

Text

(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1201 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well if the actor:

(2)(a) has sunk or sinks a shaft or well on the public domain for any purpose; and

(2)(b) fails to enclose the shaft or well with a substantial curb or fence that is at least 4.5 feet high.

(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well if the actor:
(2)(a) has sunk or sinks a shaft or well on the public domain for any purpose; and
(2)(b) fails to enclose the shaft or well with a substantial curb or fence that is at least 4.5 feet high.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.