2021 Utah Code
Title 78B - Judicial Code
Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous
Part 6 - Transportation of Forest Products or Native Vegetation
Section 602 - Proof of ownership required to harvest or transport forest products or native vegetation -- Requirements for proof of ownership.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 78B-8-602 (2021)
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78B-8-602. Proof of ownership required to harvest or transport forest products or native vegetation -- Requirements for proof of ownership.
  • (1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, company, partnership, corporation, or business to harvest or transport timber, forest products, or other native vegetation without proof of ownership.
  • (2) Proof of ownership requires possession of:
    • (a) a contract, permit, or other writing issued by the landowner or proper state or federal agency;
    • (b) a bill of sale, or other sales receipt;
    • (c) a bill of lading or product load receipt;
    • (d) a ticket issued by the seller authorizing harvesting or removal; or
    • (e) any other legal instrument.
  • (3) The document required in Subsection (1) shall be issued by the landowner or proper state or federal agency and shall provide the following information:
    • (a) date of execution;
    • (b) name and address of person authorized to harvest or transport the products, if different from the purchaser;
    • (c) a legal or other sufficient description of the property from which the products are harvested or removed;
    • (d) the estimated amount or volume, species, and other pertinent information regarding the products harvested or transported;
    • (e) the delivery or scaling point;
    • (f) the name and address of the purchaser of the products;
    • (g) the name and address of the landowner, agency, or vendor; and
    • (h) an expiration date.


Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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