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Utah Const. art. 11, § 5 — Utah Constitution / Article 11 / Section 5
[Special municipal charters forbidden. ] Corporations for municipal purposes shall not be created by special laws; the Legislature, by general laws, shall provide for the incorporation, organization, 
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Sec. 5. [Special municipal charters forbidden. ] Corporations for municipal purposes shall not be created by special laws; the Legislature, by general laws, shall provide for the incorporation, organization, and classification of cities and towns in proportion to population; which laws may be altered, amended or repealed.
Utah Const. art. 8, § 9 — Utah Constitution / Article 8 / Section 9
[Appeals from district court: record, etc. From justices' courts.] From all final judgments of the district courts, there shall be a right of appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal shall be upon the 
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Sec. 9. [Appeals from district court: record, etc. From justices' courts.] From all final judgments of the district courts, there shall be a right of appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal shall be upon the record made in the court below, and under such regulations as may be provided by law. In equity cases the appeal may be on questions of both law and fact; in cases at law the appeal shall be on questions of law alone. Appeals shall also lie from the final orders and decrees of the Court in the administration of decedent estates, and in cases of guardianship, as shall be provided by law. Appeals shall also lie from the final judgment of justices of the peace in civil and criminal cases to the District Courts on both questions of law and fact, with such limitations and restrictions as shall be provided by law; and the decision of the District Courts on such appeals shall be final, except in cases involving the validity or constitutionality of a statute
Utah Const. art. 12, § 2 — Utah Constitution / Article 12 / Section 2
[Existing corporations to accept Constitution.] All existing charters, franchises, special or exclusive privileges, under which an actual and bona fide organization shall not have taken place, and bus
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Sec. 2. [Existing corporations to accept Constitution.] All existing charters, franchises, special or exclusive privileges, under which an actual and bona fide organization shall not have taken place, and business been commenced in good faith, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall thereafter have no validity; and no corporation in existence at the time of the adoption of this Constitution shall have the benefit of future legislation without first filing in the office of the Secretary of State, an acceptance of the provisions of this Constitution
Utah Const. art. 24, § 2 — Utah Constitution / Article 24 / Section 2
[Territorial laws continued.] All laws of the Territory of Utah now in force, not repugnant to this Constitution, shall remain in force until they expire by their own limitations, or are altered or re
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Sec. 2. [Territorial laws continued.] All laws of the Territory of Utah now in force, not repugnant to this Constitution, shall remain in force until they expire by their own limitations, or are altered or repealed by the Legislature. The act of the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Utah, entitled, "An Act to punish polygamy and other kindred offenses," approved February 4th, AD 1892, in so far as the same defines and imposes penalties for polygamy, is hereby declared to be in force in the State of Utah.
Utah Const. art. 1, § 4 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 4
[Religious liberty.] The rights of conscience shall never be infringed. The State shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; no religious test 
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Sec. 4. [Religious liberty.] The rights of conscience shall never be infringed. The State shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office of public trust or for any vote at any election; nor shall any person be incompetent as a witness or juror on account of religious belief or the absence thereof. There shall be no union of Church and State, nor shall any church dominate the State or interfere with its functions. No public money or property shall be appropriated for or applied to any religious worship, exercise or instruction, or for the support of any ecclesiastical establishment. No property qualification shall be required of any person to vote, or hold office, except as provided in this Constitution.
Utah Const. art. 8, § 26 — Utah Constitution / Article 8 / Section 26
[Id. Court to prepare syllabus.] It shall be the duty of the court to prepare a syllabus of all the points adjudicated in each case, which shall be concurred in by a majority of the judges thereof, an
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Sec. 26. [Id. Court to prepare syllabus.] It shall be the duty of the court to prepare a syllabus of all the points adjudicated in each case, which shall be concurred in by a majority of the judges thereof, and it shall be prefixed to the published reports of the case.
Utah Const. art. 7, § 7 — Utah Constitution / Article 7 / Section 7
[Id. May adjourn legislature, when.] In case of a disagreement between the two houses of the Legislature at any special session, with respect to the time of adjournment, the Governor shall have power 
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Sec. 7. [Id. May adjourn legislature, when.] In case of a disagreement between the two houses of the Legislature at any special session, with respect to the time of adjournment, the Governor shall have power to adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper: Provided, it be not beyond the time fixed for the convening of the next Legislature.
Utah Const. art. 12, § 20 — Utah Constitution / Article 12 / Section 20
[Trusts and combinations prohibited.] Any combination by individuals, corporations, or associations, having for its object or effect the controlling of the price of any products of the soil, or of any
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Sec. 20. [Trusts and combinations prohibited.] Any combination by individuals, corporations, or associations, having for its object or effect the controlling of the price of any products of the soil, or of any article of manufacture or commerce, or the cost of exchange or transportation, is prohibited, and hereby declared unlawful, and against public policy. The Legislature shall pass laws for the enforcement of this section by adequate penalties, and in case of incorporated companies, if necessary for that purpose, it may declare a forfeiture of their franchise
Utah Const. art. 8, § 25 — Utah Constitution / Article 8 / Section 25
[Decisions of Supreme Court to be in writing.] When a judgment or decree is reversed, modified or affirmed by the Supreme Court, the reasons therefor shall be stated concisely in writing, signed by th
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Sec. 25. [Decisions of Supreme Court to be in writing.] When a judgment or decree is reversed, modified or affirmed by the Supreme Court, the reasons therefor shall be stated concisely in writing, signed by the judges concurring, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, and preserved with a record of the case. Any judge dissenting therefrom, may give the reasons of his dissent in writing over his signature.
Utah Const. art. 1, § 2 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 2
[All political power inherent in the people.] All political power is inherent in the people; and all free governments are founded on their authority for their equal protection and benefit, and they ha
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Sec. 2. [All political power inherent in the people.] All political power is inherent in the people; and all free governments are founded on their authority for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter or reform their government as the public welfare may require.
Utah Const. art. 13, § 3 — Utah Constitution / Article 13 / Section 3
[Legislature to provide uniform tax. Exemptions.] The Legislature shall provide by law a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation on all property in the State, according to its value in money
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Sec. 3. [Legislature to provide uniform tax. Exemptions.] The Legislature shall provide by law a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation on all property in the State, according to its value in money, and shall prescribe by general law such regulations as shall secure a just valuation for taxation of all property; so that every person and corporation shall pay a tax in proportion to the value of his, her or its property: Provided, That a deduction of debts from credits may be authorized: Provided further, That the property of the United States, of the State, counties, cities, towns, school districts, municipal corporations and public libraries, lots with the buildings thereon used exclusively for either religious worship or charitable purposes, and places of burial not held or used for private or corporate benefit, shall be exempt from taxation. Ditches, canals, and flumes owned and used by individuals or corporations for irrigating lands owned by such individuals or corporations, or the individual members thereof, shall not be separately taxed so long as they shall be owned, and used exclusively for such purpose
Utah Const. art. 11, § 4 — Utah Constitution / Article 11 / Section 4
[Uniform county government.] The Legislature shall establish a system of County government, which shall be uniform throughout the State, and by general laws shall provide for precinct and township org
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Sec. 4. [Uniform county government.] The Legislature shall establish a system of County government, which shall be uniform throughout the State, and by general laws shall provide for precinct and township organizations.
Utah Const. art. 1, § 18 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 18
[Attainder. Ex post facto laws. Impairing contracts.] No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
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Sec. 18. [Attainder. Ex post facto laws. Impairing contracts.] No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
Utah Const. art. 13, § 2 — Utah Constitution / Article 13 / Section 2
[What property taxable. Definitions. Revenue.] All property in the State, not exempt under the laws of the United States, or under this Constitution, shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to be a
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Sec. 2. [What property taxable. Definitions. Revenue.] All property in the State, not exempt under the laws of the United States, or under this Constitution, shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to be ascertained as provided by law. The word property, as used in this article, is hereby declared to include monies, credits, bonds, stocks, franchises and all matters and things (real, personal and mixed) capable of private ownership; but this shall not be so construed as to authorize the taxation of the stocks of any company or corporation, when the property of such company or corporation represented by such stocks, has been taxed. The Legislature shall provide by law for an annual tax sufficient, with other sources of revenue, to defray the estimated ordinary expenses of the state for each fiscal year. For the purpose of paying the State debt, if any there be, the Legislature shall provide for levying a tax annually, sufficient to pay the annual interest, and principal of such debt, within twenty years from the final passage of the law creating the debt.
Utah Const. art. 19, § 3 — Utah Constitution / Article 19 / Section 3
[Seat of government and public institutions permanently located.] The Public Institutions of the State are hereby permanently located at the places hereinafter named, each to have the lands specifical
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Sec. 3. [Seat of government and public institutions permanently located.] The Public Institutions of the State are hereby permanently located at the places hereinafter named, each to have the lands specifically granted to it by the United States, in the Act of Congress, approved July 16th, 1894, to be disposed of and used in such manner as the Legislature may provide: 
 
First:--The Seat of Government and the State Fair at Salt Lake City, and the State Prison in the County of Salt Lake. 
 
Second:--The Institutions for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind, and the State Reform School at Ogden City, in the County of Weber. 
 
Third:--The State Insane Asylum at Provo City, in the County of Utah.
Utah Const. art. 16, § 6 — Utah Constitution / Article 16 / Section 6
[Eight hours a day's labor on public works.] Eight hours shall constitute a day's work on all works or undertakings carried on or aided by the State, County or Municipal governments; and the Legislatu
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Sec. 6. [Eight hours a day's labor on public works.] Eight hours shall constitute a day's work on all works or undertakings carried on or aided by the State, County or Municipal governments; and the Legislature shall pass laws to provide for the health and safety of employees in factories, smelters and mines.
Utah Const. art. 10, § 8 — Utah Constitution / Article 10 / Section 8
[State board of education.] The general control and supervision of the Public School System shall be vested in a State Board of Education, consisting of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and s
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Sec. 8. [State board of education.] The general control and supervision of the Public School System shall be vested in a State Board of Education, consisting of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and such other persons as the Legislature may provide.
Utah Const. art. 6, § 22 — Utah Constitution / Article 6 / Section 22
[Enacting clause. Passage and amendments of law.] The enacting clause of every law shall be: "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Utah," and no bill or joint resolution shall be passed, e
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Sec. 22. [Enacting clause. Passage and amendments of law.] The enacting clause of every law shall be: "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Utah," and no bill or joint resolution shall be passed, except with the assent of the majority of all the members elected to each house of the Legislature and after it has been read three times. The vote upon the final passage of all bills shall be by yeas and nays; and no law shall be revised or amended by reference to its title only; but the act as revised, or section amended, shall be re-enacted and published at length.
Utah Const. art. 1, § 14 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 14
[Unreasonable searches forbidden. Issuance of warrant.] The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violat
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Sec. 14. [Unreasonable searches forbidden. Issuance of warrant.] The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the person or thing to be seized.
Utah Const. art. 12, § 6 — Utah Constitution / Article 12 / Section 6
[Privileges of foreign corporations.] No corporations organized outside of this State, shall be allowed to transact business within the State on conditions more favorable than those prescribed by law 
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Sec. 6. [Privileges of foreign corporations.] No corporations organized outside of this State, shall be allowed to transact business within the State on conditions more favorable than those prescribed by law to similar corporations organized under the laws of this State
Utah Const. art. 1, § 1 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 1
[Inherent and inalienable rights.] All men have the inherent and inalienable right to enjoy and defend their lives and liberties; to acquire, possess and protect property; to worship according to the 
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Section 1. [Inherent and inalienable rights.] All men have the inherent and inalienable right to enjoy and defend their lives and liberties; to acquire, possess and protect property; to worship according to the dictates of their consciences; to assemble peaceably, protest against wrongs, and petition for redress of grievances; to communicate freely their thoughts and opinions, being responsible for the abuse of that right.
Utah Const. art. 1, § 26 — Utah Constitution / Article 1 / Section 26
[Provisions mandatory and prohibitory.] The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.
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Sec. 26. [Provisions mandatory and prohibitory.] The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.
Utah Const. art. 8, § 10 — Utah Constitution / Article 8 / Section 10
[County attorneys. Election, term, etc.] A County Attorney shall be elected by the qualified voters of each county who shall hold his office for a term of two years. The powers and duties of County At
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Sec. 10. [County attorneys. Election, term, etc.] A County Attorney shall be elected by the qualified voters of each county who shall hold his office for a term of two years. The powers and duties of County Attorneys, and such other attorneys for the State as the Legislature may provide, shall be prescribed by law. In all cases where the attorney for any county, or for the State, fails or refuses to attend and prosecute according to law, the court shall have power to appoint an attorney pro tempore.
Utah Const. art. 12, § 18 — Utah Constitution / Article 12 / Section 18
[Liability of stockholders of banks.] The stockholders in every corporation, and joint stock association for banking purposes, in addition to the amount of capital stock subscribed and fully paid by t
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Sec. 18. [Liability of stockholders of banks.] The stockholders in every corporation, and joint stock association for banking purposes, in addition to the amount of capital stock subscribed and fully paid by them, shall be individually responsible for an additional amount, equal to the amount of their stock in such corporation, for all its debts and liabilities of every kind
Utah Const. art. 4, § 6 — Utah Constitution / Article 4 / Section 6
[Certain criminals, etc., ineligible to vote.] No idiot, insane person or person convicted of treason, or crime against the elective franchise, unless restored to civil rights, shall be permitted to v
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Sec. 6. [Certain criminals, etc., ineligible to vote.] No idiot, insane person or person convicted of treason, or crime against the elective franchise, unless restored to civil rights, shall be permitted to vote at any election, or be eligible to hold office in this State.
Utah Const. art. 6, § 7 — Utah Constitution / Article 6 / Section 7
[Ineligibility of member to office created, etc.] No member of the Legislature, during the term for which he was elected, shall be appointed or elected to any civil office of profit under this State, 
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Sec. 7. [Ineligibility of member to office created, etc.] No member of the Legislature, during the term for which he was elected, shall be appointed or elected to any civil office of profit under this State, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during the term for which he was elected.
Utah Const. art. 3, § 0 — Utah Constitution / Article 3 / Section 0
ORDINANCE
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ARTICLE III 
 
ORDINANCE 
 
The following ordinance shall be irrevocable without the consent of the United States and the 
 
people of this State: 
 
[Religious toleration. Polygamy forbidden.] First:--Perfect toleration of religious sentiment is guaranteed. No inhabitant of this State shall ever be molested in person or property on account of his or her mode of religious worship; but polygamous or plural marriages are forever prohibited. 
 
[Right to public domain disclaimed. Taxation of lands. Exemptions.] Second:--The people inhabiting this State do affirm and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within the boundaries hereof, and to all lands lying within said limits owned or held by any Indian or Indian tribes, and that until the title thereto shall have been extinguished by the United States, the same shall be and remain subject to the disposition of the United States, and said Indian lands shall remain under the absolute jurisdiction and control of the Congress of the United States. The lands belonging to citizens of the United States, residing without this State shall never be taxed at a higher rate than the lands belonging to residents of this State; nor shall taxes be imposed by this State on lands or property herein, belonging to or which may hereafter be purchased by the United States or reserved for its use; but nothing in this ordinance shall preclude this state from taxing, as other lands are taxed, any lands owned or held by any Indian who has severed his tribal relations, and has obtained from the United States or from any person, by patent or other grant, a title thereto, save and except such lands as have been or may be granted to any Indian or Indians under any act of Congress, containing a provision exempting the lands thus granted from taxation, which last mentioned lands shall be exempt from taxation so long, and to such extent, as is or may be provided in the act of Congress granting the same. 
 
[Territorial debts assumed.] Third:--All debts and liabilities of the Territory of Utah, incurred by authority of the Legislative Assembly thereof, are hereby assumed and shall be paid by this State. 
 
[Free, nonsectarian schools.] Fourth:--The Legislature shall make laws for the establishment and maintenance of a system of public schools, which shall be open to all the children of the State and be free from sectarian control.
Utah Const. art. 6, § 4 — Utah Constitution / Article 6 / Section 4
[Senators, how and when chosen.] The senators shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the respective senatorial districts, at the same times and places as members of the House of Representatives,
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Sec. 4. [Senators, how and when chosen.] The senators shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the respective senatorial districts, at the same times and places as members of the House of Representatives, and their term of office shall be four years from the first day of January next after their election: Provided, That the senators elected in 1896 shall be divided by lot into two classes as nearly equal as may be; seats of senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of two years, and those of the second class at the expiration of four years; so that one-half, as nearly as possible, shall be chosen biennially thereafter. In case of increase in the number of senators, they shall be annexed by lot to one or the other of the two classes, so as to keep them nearly equal as practicable.
Utah Const. art. 12, § 14 — Utah Constitution / Article 12 / Section 14
[Rolling stock considered personal property.] The rolling stock, and other movable property, belonging to any railroad company or corporation in this State, shall be considered personal property, and 
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Sec. 14. [Rolling stock considered personal property.] The rolling stock, and other movable property, belonging to any railroad company or corporation in this State, shall be considered personal property, and shall be liable to taxation and to execution and sale, in the same manner as the personal property of individuals, and such property shall not be exempted from execution and sale.