Utah Statutes
§ 76-9-1206 — Unlawful failure to fence a shaft or well.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-9 Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety·Part 76-9-12 Offenses Concerning Water, Shafts, and Wells
(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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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.