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2015 Utah Code
Title 73 - Water and Irrigation
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 1 - Waters declared property of public.

UT Code § 73-1-1 (2015) What's This?
73-1-1. Waters declared property of public.
  • (1) All waters in this state, whether above or under the ground, are hereby declared to be the property of the public, subject to all existing rights to the use thereof.
  • (2) The declaration of public ownership of water in Subsection (1) does not create or recognize an easement for public recreational use on private property.
  • (3) The Legislature shall govern the use of public water for beneficial purposes, as limited by constitutional protections for private property.
  • (4) The right of the public to use public water for recreational purposes is governed by Chapter 29, Public Waters Access Act.


Amended by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session

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