Utah Code § 72-2-134 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-134
§ 72-2-134. Transportation Infrastructure General Fund Support Subfund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 a subfund known as the "Transportation Infrastructure General Fund Support Subfund." (2) The subfund consists of: (a) appropriations by the Legislature; (b) interest earned on the subfund; and (c) returns of the amounts of deposit with accrued interest made in accordance with Section 51-12-202. (3) (a) The subfund shall earn interest. (b) Interest earned on money in the subfund shall be deposited into the subfund. (4) (a) The state treasurer shall deposit up to $300,000,000 from the subfund in accordance with Title 51, Chapter 12, Utah Homes Investment Program. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the state treasurer may otherwise invest funds described in Subsection (4)(a) if funds are available after qualified projects are approved under Section 51-12-201. (5) On June 30, 2028, the Division of Finance shall transfer any balance in the subfund into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005.
Utah Code § 72-10-304 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-304
§ 72-10-304. Powers and duties of department.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may make available its engineering and other technical services, with or without charge, to the state, a county, municipality, or airport authority or person desiring them in connection with the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of airports or air navigation facilities. (2) (a) The department may render financial assistance by grant, loan, or both, to any county, municipality, or airport authority, in the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of an airport owned or controlled, or to be owned or controlled by the county, municipality, or airport authority, out of appropriations made by the Legislature for these purposes. (b) Financial assistance may be furnished in connection with federal or other financial aid for the same purposes. (3) (a) The department may use the facilities and services of other state agencies and of the counties and municipalities to the utmost extent possible. (b) The state agencies, counties, and municipalities shall make available their facilities and services. (4) All powers granted to any county, municipality, or airport authority by this chapter may be exercised jointly with any county, municipality, or airport authority, and jointly with any state agency or the United States if the laws of the other state or of the United States permit the joint exercise.
Utah Code § 72-9-608 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-608
§ 72-9-608. Non-consent police generated tows -- Impound yards within county limits.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Non-consent police generated tow" means the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor made at the request of a peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, or a highway authority under: (i) Section 41-1a-1101; (ii) Section 41-6a-210; (iii) Section 41-6a-527; (iv) Section 41-6a-1405; (v) Section 41-6a-1406; (vi) Section 41-6a-1408; (vii) Section 73-18-20.1; or (viii) another provision of law. (b) "Non-consent police generated tow" does not include the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor made at the request of a private individual where a peace officer assists the tow request. (2) (a) Except as described in Subsections (2)(b), (c), and (d), a tow truck motor carrier that conducts a non-consent police generated tow may not tow the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to an impound yard outside the county where the tow is initiated. (b) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor impounded as described in Section 41-6a-1406 and held as evidence as requested by a peace officer or law enforcement agency, the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor may be towed to an impound yard the peace officer or law enforcement agency chooses. (c) A peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, or a highway authority may direct a tow truck motor carrier conducting a non-consent police generated tow to tow the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to an impound yard in a county adjacent to the county where the tow was initiated if: (i) the impound yard in an adjacent county is closer to where the tow was initiated than the closest impound yard in the county where the tow was initiated; and (ii) a peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, or a highway authority informs the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor of the location of the impound yard. (d) A tow truck motor carrier conducting a non-consent police generated tow may tow a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to an impound yard outside the county where the tow was initiated if: (i) an impound yard within the county where the tow is initiated is unavailable; or (ii) a tow truck motor carrier with an impound yard within the county where the tow initiated cannot respond in a reasonable time due to weather, road conditions, or a volume of requested tows.
Utah Code § 72-10-902 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-902
§ 72-10-902. Weapon attached to unmanned aircraft -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person may not fly an unmanned aircraft that carries a weapon or to which a weapon is attached. (b) A person that violates Subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (2) A person may fly an unmanned aircraft that carries a weapon or to which a weapon is attached if the person: (a) (i) obtains a certificate of authorization, or other written approval, from the Federal Aviation Administration authorizing the person to fly the unmanned aircraft that carries the weapon or to which the weapon is attached; and (ii) operates the unmanned aircraft in accordance with the certificate of authorization or other written approval; (b) (i) obtains a contract with the state or the federal government permitting the person to fly the unmanned aircraft that carries the weapon or to which the weapon is attached; and (ii) operates the unmanned aircraft in accordance with the contract; or (c) operates the unmanned aircraft that carries the weapon or to which the weapon is attached in airspace controlled by the United States Department of Defense, with the permission of the United States Department of Defense.
Utah Code § 72-10-216 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-216
§ 72-10-216. Lost or mislaid property -- Airports.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Interest holder" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101. (b) (i) "Lost or mislaid property" means personal property that comes into the possession of an airport operator by an airport operator's employee or law enforcement officer on duty at an airport: (A) that is not claimed by the identified owner of the property before the airport operator receiving the property; or (B) for which no owner or interest holder claims the property after the airport operator has given a reasonable opportunity for the property owner to claim the property. (ii) "Lost or mislaid property" includes money. (iii) "Lost or mislaid property" does not include: (A) property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon; (B) property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal investigation or proceeding; (C) hazardous waste or materials; (D) property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of an airport operator's personnel; (E) an abandoned vehicle as described in Section 41-6a-1408; or (F) property abandoned on a commercial airline, unless the airline and airport operator have a written agreement that allows the airport operator to accept and hold the property. (c) "Money" means coins or currency of the United States or of another country, travelers checks, personal checks, bank checks, money orders, and investment securities or negotiable instruments in bearer form or in another form so that title passes upon delivery. (d) "Owner" means an individual or entity, other than an interest holder, who possesses a legal or equitable interest in lost or mislaid property that has been left at an airport. (e) "Public interest use" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11d-101. (2) This section applies only to an airport and an airport operator that is required by the Federal Aviation Administration by 49 C.F.R. Part 1542 to provide law enforcement personnel at the airport as part of a security program as described in 49 C.F.R. Section 1544.101. (3) An airport operator that receives lost or mislaid property shall make reasonable efforts to locate the property's owner, including posting information about the lost or mislaid property on the airport's website. (4) (a) If an airport operator's reasonable efforts to locate and notify an owner of lost or mislaid property are unsuccessful or the owner has been located and notified but fails to claim the property in the time specified in Subsection (4)(b), the airport operator may dispose of the property in accordance with the provisions of this Subsection (4). (b) If the airport operator cannot determine the owner of lost or mislaid property or the airport operator cannot directly notify the owner within 30 days after the day on which the airport operator receives the property, or if the airport operator notifies the owner of the property but the owner fails to appear and claim the property 30 days after the day on which the owner is notified of the airport operator's receipt of the property, the airport operator shall publish notice of the intent to dispose of the property on the: (i) state's public legal notice website as described in Section 45-1-101; and (ii) airport's website. (c) The notices described in Subsections (4)(b)(i) and (ii) shall: (i) give a general description of the property; and (ii) provide the date of intended disposition. (d) The airport operator may not dispose of the lost or mislaid property until at least eight days after the day on which notice is published. (e) If no claim is made for the lost or mislaid property within nine days of publication of the notice, the airport operator may dispose of the property as provided by local ordinance adopted by the political subdivision in which the airport is located. (f) An ordinance described in Subsection (4)(e) may allow the airport operator to: (i) sell the property at public auction or through a third-party seller and apply the proceeds to a lawful purpose; (ii) donate the property to a public interest use; (iii) destroy the property if the property is unfit for public interest use or sale; or (iv) if the property is money, apply the money to a lawful purpose. (g) If the lost or mislaid property is money, an individual claiming the property may only recover the money if the individual can accurately identify: (i) the general location where the money was likely lost or mislaid; (ii) the circumstances under which the individual believes the money was separated from the individual; and (iii) the amount of money lost or mislaid. (h) If the lost or mislaid property is to be disposed and the property contains money, the airport operator may separate the money from the other property for purposes of disposition. (i) A government employee may not claim or receive lost or mislaid property found in the course and scope of the employee's duties at the airport unless the employee is the rightful owner of the property. (5) (a) An airport operator receiving lost or mislaid property shall maintain records documenting all lost or mislaid property received by the airport operator, including information about the disposition of each item. (b) An airport operator shall retain records created and maintained under Subsection (5)(a) consistent with the retention schedule described in Section 63G-2-604.
Utah Code § 72-10-202 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-202
§ 72-10-202. Cooperation with counties, municipalities, and federal government -- Expenditures by department.
Status: in_force

The department may: (1) cooperate with counties and municipalities in developing and constructing airports; (2) make agreements on behalf of the state with a county or municipality regarding the financial participation, construction, and operation of an airport; (3) cooperate with the federal government in establishing airports; and (4) accept from the United States of America, money to be matched with the funds of the state and funds appropriated by a county or municipality in developing and constructing airports under the Uniform Airports Act.
Utah Code § 72-6-110 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-110
§ 72-6-110. Supervision and standards of construction for class B and C roads.
Status: in_force

(1) All construction plans, specifications, and estimates and all construction work under Section 72-6-108 shall be prepared and performed under the direct supervision of a registered professional engineer. (2) The supervising engineer shall certify to the county legislative body or the municipal executive that all road construction projects conform to design and construction standards as currently adopted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials.
Utah Code § 72-8-105 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-8 / § 72-8-105
§ 72-8-105. Pedestrian and bicyclist safety to be considered in highway planning.
Status: in_force

A highway authority shall consider pedestrian and bicyclist safety in all highway engineering and planning where pedestrian or bicyclist traffic may be a significant factor on all projects within the state or any of its political subdivisions.
Utah Code § 72-5-301 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-301
§ 72-5-301. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Acceptance," "acceptance of a right-of-way for the construction of a highway over public lands, not reserved for public uses," or "accepted" so as to vest the R.S. 2477 dominant estate in the right-of-way in the state and any applicable political subdivision of the state, means one or more of the following acts prior to October 21, 1976: (a) by the state or any political subdivision of the state: (i) construction or maintenance of a highway; (ii) inclusion of the highway in a state, county, or municipal road system; (iii) expenditure of any public funds on the highway; (iv) execution of a memorandum of understanding or other agreement with any other public or private entity or an agency of the federal government that recognizes the right or obligation of the state or a political subdivision of the state to construct or maintain the highway or a portion of the highway; or (v) (A) the acceptance at statehood of the school or institutional trust lands accessed or traversed by the right-of-way; or (B) the selection and receipt by the state of a clear list, indemnity list, or other document conveying title to the state of school, institutional trust lands, or other state lands accessed or traversed by the highway; (b) use by the public for a period in excess of 10 years in accordance with Section 72-5-104; or (c) any other act consistent with state or federal law indicating acceptance of a right-of-way. (2) (a) "Construction" means any physical act of readying a highway for use by the public according to the available or intended mode of transportation, including, foot, horse, vehicle, pipeline, or other mode. (b) "Construction" includes: (i) removing vegetation; (ii) moving obstructions, including rocks, boulders, and outcroppings; (iii) filling low spots; (iv) maintenance over several years; (v) creation of an identifiable route by use over time; and (vi) other similar activities. (3) "Cut-off date" means the earlier of the date the underlying land was reserved for public use or October 21, 1976. (4) (a) "Highway" means: (i) any road, street, trail, or other access or way that is open to the public to come and go or transport water at will, without regard to how or by whom the way was constructed or maintained; and (ii) appurtenant land and structures including road drainage ditches, back and front slopes, turnouts, rest areas, and other areas that facilitate use of the highway by the public. (b) "Highway" includes: (i) pedestrian trails, horse paths, livestock trails, wagon roads, jeep trails, logging roads, homestead roads, mine-to-market roads, alleys, tunnels, bridges, and all other ways and their attendant access for maintenance; and (ii) irrigation canals, waterways, viaducts, ditches, pipelines, or other means of water transmission and their attendant access for maintenance. (c) To be a "highway" a right-of-way need not have destinations or termini that are some kind of landmarks distinguishable from other points along the right-of-way, as long as the right-of-way accommodates travelers from one point along the right-of-way to another point as often as convenient or necessary. (5) "Maintenance" means any physical act of upkeep of a highway or repair of wear or damage whether from natural or other causes, including the following: (a) vertical and horizontal alignment alterations to meet applicable safety standards; (b) widening an existing road or flattening of shoulders or side slopes to meet applicable safety standards; (c) grooming and grading of the previously constructed road surface; (d) establishing and maintaining the road crown with materials gathered along the road; (e) filling ruts; (f) spot filling with the same materials of the road, or improved materials; (g) leveling or smoothing washboards; (h) clearing the roadway of obstructing debris; (i) cleaning culverts, including head basins and outlets; (j) resurfacing with the same or improved materials; (k) installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing rip rap; (l) maintaining drainage; (m) maintaining and repairing washes and gullies; (n) installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing culverts as necessary to protect the existing surface from erosion; (o) repairing washouts; (p) installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing marker posts; (q) installing, maintaining, and repairing water crossings; (r) installing, maintaining, and repairing and replacing cattle guards; (s) installing, maintaining, and repairing and replacing road signs; (t) installing, maintaining, and repairing and replacing road striping; (u) repair, stabilization and improvement of cut and fill slopes; (v) application of seal coats; or (w) snow removal. (6) "Public lands not reserved for public uses" means the surface of federal lands open to entry and location and includes the surface of lands that are subject to subsurface coal withdrawals or mining claims. (7) "R.S. 2477 right-of-way" means a right-of-way for a highway constructed in this state on public lands not reserved for public uses in accordance with Revised Statute 2477, codified as 43 U.S.C. Section 932, and accepted by the state or a political subdivision of the state prior to October 21, 1976.
Utah Code § 72-3-203 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-203
§ 72-3-203. State park access highways -- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park to Huntington State Park.
Status: in_force

State park access highways include: (1) ESCALANTE PETRIFIED FOREST STATE PARK. Access to Escalante Petrified Forest State Park begins in Garfield County at State Highway 12 and proceeds northwesterly on a county road a distance of 1 mile to the park's visitor center and is under the jurisdiction of Garfield County. (2) FLIGHT PARK STATE RECREATION AREA. Access to Flight Park State Recreation Area begins in Utah County at East Frontage Road and proceeds northeasterly on Air Park Road, a distance of 0.5 miles to the park entrance and is under the jurisdiction of Utah County. (3) FREMONT INDIAN STATE PARK MUSEUM. Access to the Fremont Indian State Park Museum begins in Sevier County at the Sevier Junction on Highway 89 and proceeds westerly on county road 2524 to interchange 17 on Interstate 70, a distance of 5.9 miles and is under the jurisdiction of Sevier County. (4) GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK (North Access). The North Access to the Goblin Valley State Park begins in Emery County at the junction of county road 1013 and county road 1014 and proceeds southwesterly on county road 332, a distance of 10 miles; then southerly on county road 1033, a distance of 3.1 miles; then southeasterly on county road 1012, a distance of 7.0 miles to the park fee station. The North Access is under the jurisdiction of Emery County. (5) GOOSENECKS STATE PARK. Access to Goosenecks State Park begins in San Juan County at State Highway 261 and proceeds southwesterly on State Highway 316 a distance of 3.6 miles to the parking area and overlook at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (6) ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK. Access to Antelope Island State Park begins in Davis County at State Highway 127 and proceeds southwesterly on a county road a distance of 7.2 miles to the parking area and marina at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Davis County. (7) GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK MARINA. Access to the Great Salt Lake State Park Marina begins in Salt Lake County at Interstate Highway 80 and proceeds southwesterly on a county road a distance of 1.5 miles to the parking area and marina at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County. (8) GREEN RIVER STATE PARK. Access to Green River State Park begins in Emery County at the junction of Route 19 and Green River Boulevard and proceeds southerly on Green River Boulevard, a distance of 0.5 miles to the park entrance and is under the jurisdiction of Green River. (9) GUNLOCK STATE PARK. Access to Gunlock State Park begins in Washington County at the junction of county road (L009) (Old Highway 91) and Gunlock Road and proceeds northwesterly on Gunlock Road a distance of 5.9 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Washington County. (10) HUNTINGTON STATE PARK. Access to Huntington State Park begins in Emery County at State Highway 10 and proceeds northwesterly on a county road a distance of 0.3 miles to the park entrance and is under the jurisdiction of Emery County.
Utah Code § 72-19-201 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-19 / § 72-19-201
§ 72-19-201. Utah Broadband Center -- Creation -- Director -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Utah Broadband Center. (2) The executive director shall appoint a director of the broadband center to oversee the operations of the broadband center. (3) The broadband center shall: (a) ensure that publicly funded broadband projects continue to be publicly accessible and provide a public benefit; (b) develop the statewide digital connectivity plan described in Section 72-19-203; (c) carry out the duties described in Section 72-19-202; (d) administer the Broadband Access Grant Program created in Section 72-19-301; and (e) administer the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Grant Program created in Section 72-19-401. (4) The broadband center shall ensure efficiency with respect to: (a) expenditure of funds; and (b) avoiding duplication of efforts. (5) The broadband center shall consider administering broadband infrastructure funds in a manner that: (a) efficiently maximizes the leverage of federal funding; (b) avoids the use of public funds for broadband facilities that duplicate existing broadband facilities that already meet or exceed federal standards; and (c) accounts for the benefits and costs to the state of existing facilities, equipment, and services of public and private broadband providers.
Utah Code § 72-8-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-8 / § 72-8-106
§ 72-8-106. Rules and regulations -- Cooperation with the county legislative body.
Status: in_force

The department shall: (1) make rules providing for uniform accounting of the funds permitted to be expended for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pedestrian safety devices, as provided in this part; and (2) cooperate with the county executives and county legislative bodies and the governing officials of participating municipalities in order to implement this part and make rules required by this part.
Utah Code § 72-4-121 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-121
§ 72-4-121. State highways -- SR-152 to SR-160.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-152. From Route 71 at 4800 South Street southeasterly on Van Winkle Expressway to the Route 215 Interchange near 6400 South Street. (2) SR-153. From Route 160 in Beaver easterly by Puffer Lake to Route 89 in Junction City. (3) SR-154. From 150 East Street westerly on Bangerter Highway to near 3200 West; then northerly to the westbound off ramp of Route 80 near the Salt Lake International Airport. (4) SR-155. From Route 10 in Huntington northeasterly to Cleveland; then northerly to Route 10 at Washboard Junction. (5) SR-156. From Route 198 in Spanish Fork north on Main Street to Route 15. (6) SR-157. From Route 6 in Helper easterly on Poplar Street to Main Street; then southerly and northeasterly to Kenilworth. (7) SR-158. From Eden Junction on Route 39 northerly to the parking lot of Powder Mountain Ski Resort. (8) SR-159. From Route 21 near Garrison north to Route 6 near the Utah-Nevada state line. (9) SR-160. From Route 15 south of Beaver northerly through Beaver to Route 15 north of Beaver.
Utah Code § 72-10-301 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-301
§ 72-10-301. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Air navigation facility" means a facility, other than one owned and operated by the United States, used in, available for use in, or designed for use in aid of air navigation, including structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, markers, communicating systems, or other instrumentalities, or devices used or useful as an aid, or constituting an advantage or convenience, to the safe taking-off, navigation, and landing of aircraft, or the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of an airport, and any combination of the facilities. (2) "Airport hazard" means a structure, object of natural growth, or use of land which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to the landing or taking-off of aircraft. (3) "Municipality" means a county, city, town, or political subdivision of this state. (4) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representation thereof. (5) "Public agency" means the United States government or any of the United States government's agencies, a state or a state's agencies, a municipality or other political subdivision, or a tax-supported organization.
Utah Code § 72-5-118 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-118
§ 72-5-118. Unlawful road closures.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Sections 72-1-212, 72-5-105, 72-6-114, and 72-7-103, an individual who knowingly places or authorizes the placement of a temporary or permanent barricade on a class A, B, C, or D road, an R.S. 2477 right-of-way, or a portion of a class A, B, C, or D road or R.S. 2477 right-of-way to permanently or temporarily close the road or R.S. 2477 right-of-way to vehicular traffic is guilty of a class C misdemeanor. (2) This section does not apply to a road closure: (a) by firefighters or peace officers responding to an emergency; (b) that may result from a permanent or temporary closure of a public or private railroad crossing; or (c) on an R.S. 2477 right-of-way across private land if a perpetual public right-of-way has not been granted through a settlement or court order.
Utah Code § 72-2-120 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-120
§ 72-2-120. Tollway Special Revenue Fund -- Revenue.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a special revenue fund within the Transportation Fund known as the "Tollway Special Revenue Fund." (2) The fund shall be funded from the following sources: (a) tolls collected by the department under Section 72-6-118; (b) funds received by the department through a tollway development agreement under Section 72-6-203; (c) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature; (d) contributions from other public and private sources for deposit into the fund; (e) interest earnings on cash balances; and (f) money collected for repayments and interest on fund money. (3) The Division of Finance may create a subaccount for each tollway as defined in Section 72-6-118. (4) The commission may authorize the money deposited into the fund to be spent by the department to establish and operate tollways and related facilities and state transportation systems, including design, construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, enforcement, impacts from tollways, and the acquisition of right-of-way.
Utah Code § 72-10-503 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-503
§ 72-10-503. Standards for chemical analysis of breath or oral fluids -- Evidence.
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety shall establish standards for the administration and interpretation of chemical analysis of a person's breath or oral fluids, including standards of training. (2) In any action or proceeding in which it is material to prove that a person was operating or in actual physical control of an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or any drug or operating with a blood or breath alcohol content statutorily prohibited, documents offered as memoranda or records of acts, conditions, or events to prove that the analysis was made and the instrument used was accurate, according to standards established in Subsection (1), are admissible if: (a) the judge finds that they were made in the regular course of the investigation at or about the time of the act, condition, or event; and (b) the source of information from which made and the method and circumstances of their preparation indicate their trustworthiness. (3) If the judge finds that the standards established under Subsection (1) and the conditions of Subsection (2) have been met, there is a presumption that the test results are valid and further foundation for introduction of the evidence is unnecessary.
Utah Code § 72-1-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-302
§ 72-1-302. Commission offices and meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall hold regular public meetings at least quarterly. (2) The commission may hold additional public meetings as determined by the chair of the commission in consultation with the executive director of the department.
Utah Code § 72-7-305 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-305
§ 72-7-305. Driving animals over highways -- Liability for damages.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a livestock highway, a person who drives a herd of domestic animals over a public highway is liable for any damage done by the animals in destroying the banks or rolling rocks into or upon the highway. (2) The damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway.
Utah Code § 72-10-403 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-403
§ 72-10-403. Airport zoning regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) Flight of aircraft over the lands and waters of the state is lawful, unless: (a) at such a low altitude as to interfere with the existing use to which the owner has put the land, water, or the airspace over the land or water; or (b) so conducted as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. (2) In order to prevent the creation or establishment of airport hazards, each political subdivision located within an airport influence area, shall adopt, administer, and enforce land use regulations for the airport influence area, including an airport overlay zone, under the police power and in the manner and upon the conditions prescribed: (a) in this part; (b) Title 10, Chapter 20, Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act; and (c) Title 17, Chapter 79, County Land Use, Development, and Management Act. (3) (a) Each political subdivision located within an airport influence area shall notify a person building on or developing land in an airport influence area, in writing, of aircraft overflights and associated noise. (b) To promote the safe and efficient operation of the airport, a political subdivision located within an airport influence area: (i) shall: (A) adopt an airport overlay zone conforming to the requirements of this chapter and 14 C.F.R. Part 77; and (B) require any proposed development within an airport influence area to conform with 14 C.F.R. Part 77; and (ii) may, as a condition to granting a building permit, subdivision plat, or a requested zoning change within an airport influence area, require a person building or developing land to grant or sell to the airport owner, at appraised fair market value, an avigation easement. (4) If a political subdivision located within an airport influence area fails to adopt an airport overlay zone by December 31, 2024, then the following requirements shall apply in an airport influence area: (a) each political subdivision located within an airport influence area shall notify a person building on or developing land within an airport influence area, in writing, of aircraft overflights and associated noise; (b) as a condition to granting a building permit, subdivision plat, or a requested zoning change within an airport influence area, require the person building or developing land to grant or sell to the airport owner, at appraised fair market value, an avigation easement; and (c) require a person building or developing land within an airport influence area conform to the requirements of this chapter and 14 C.F.R. Part 77.
Utah Code § 72-10-133 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-133
§ 72-10-133. Marking of meteorological evaluation towers.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Meteorological evaluation tower" means a permanent or temporary tower used for meteorological evaluation that: (i) is supported by guy wires and ground anchors; and (ii) has accessory facilities on which an antenna, sensor, camera, meteorological instrument, or other meteorological monitoring equipment is mounted. (b) "Meteorological evaluation tower" does not include: (i) a tower registered with the Federal Communications Commission; or (ii) a tower that is primarily used to support telecommunications equipment, including: (A) a microwave relay facility; and (B) a tower erected for the purpose of providing commercial mobile radio service or commercial mobile data service, as those terms are defined in 47 C.F.R. Sec. 20.3. (2) Except as required by federal law, rule, or regulation, a meteorological evaluation tower shall be marked as described in Subsection (3) if the tower is: (a) over 50 feet in height; (b) located outside of an incorporated city or town; and (c) on land that is primarily rural, undeveloped, or used for agricultural purposes. (3) (a) A meteorological evaluation tower shall: (i) be painted in equal alternating bands of aviation orange and white, beginning with orange at the top and bottom of the tower, to be visible in clear air during daylight hours from a distance of at least two thousand feet; (ii) have a high-visibility safety sleeve at least seven feet long on each guy wire, extending from the anchor point along each guy wire attached to the anchor point; (iii) have a spherical marker attached to the top third of each of the highest guy wires; and (iv) have a flashing light at the top of the tower that, when flashing, is visible during nighttime from a distance of at least two thousand feet. (b) The owner of a meteorological evaluation tower shall replace the markings described in Subsection (3)(a) when they become inoperable, faded, or otherwise deteriorated. (4) The owner of a meteorological evaluation tower erected before May 5, 2021, shall meet the requirements of this section before May 5, 2022.
Utah Code § 72-10-110.5 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-110.5
§ 72-10-110.5. Uniform fee on aircraft -- Collection of fee by department -- Distribution of fees.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with Utah Constitution, Article XIII, Section 2, Subsection (6), beginning on January 1, 2009, an aircraft required to be registered with the state is: (a) exempt from the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103; and (b) in lieu of the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103, subject to a uniform statewide fee of $25, assessed in accordance with Section 59-2-407. (2) (a) The department shall collect the uniform fee and distribute the uniform fee to the county in which the aircraft is based. (b) A based aircraft is an aircraft that is hangared, tied down, parked, or domiciled in the state for 90 or more days within a consecutive 12-month period. (3) (a) A county shall distribute fees received as described in Subsection (2) to a taxing entity within the county in the same proportion in which revenues collected from the ad valorem property tax are distributed. (b) A taxing entity described in Subsection (3)(a) that receives revenues from the uniform fee imposed by this section shall distribute the revenues in the same proportion in which revenues collected from the ad valorem property tax are distributed. (4) The remedies for nonpayment of the uniform fee described in this section are as described in Section 59-2-407. (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules to implement this section.
Utah Code § 72-7-502 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-502
§ 72-7-502. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Clearly visible" means capable of being read without obstruction by an occupant of a vehicle traveling on the main traveled way of a street or highway within the visibility area. (2) "Commercial or industrial activities" means those activities generally recognized as commercial or industrial by zoning authorities in this state, except that none of the following are commercial or industrial activities: (a) agricultural, forestry, grazing, farming, and related activities, including wayside fresh produce stands; (b) transient or temporary activities; (c) activities not visible from the main-traveled way; (d) activities conducted in a building principally used as a residence; and (e) railroad tracks and minor sidings. (3) (a) "Commercial or industrial zone" means only: (i) those areas within the boundaries of cities or towns that are used or reserved for business, commerce, or trade, or zoned as a highway service zone, under enabling state legislation or comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations; (ii) those areas within the boundaries of urbanized counties that are used or reserved for business, commerce, or trade, or zoned as a highway service zone, under enabling state legislation or comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations; (iii) those areas outside the boundaries of urbanized counties and outside the boundaries of cities and towns that: (A) are used or reserved for business, commerce, or trade, or zoned as a highway service zone, under comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations or enabling state legislation; and (B) are within 8420 feet of an interstate highway exit, off-ramp, or turnoff as measured from the nearest point of the beginning or ending of the pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main-traveled way; or (iv) those areas outside the boundaries of urbanized counties and outside the boundaries of cities and towns and not within 8420 feet of an interstate highway exit, off-ramp, or turnoff as measured from the nearest point of the beginning or ending of the pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main-traveled way that are reserved for business, commerce, or trade under enabling state legislation or comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations, and are actually used for commercial or industrial purposes. (b) "Commercial or industrial zone" does not mean areas zoned for the sole purpose of allowing outdoor advertising. (4) (a) "Comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations" means a municipality's general plan required by Section 10-20-401, the municipal zoning regulations authorized by Section 10-20-501, the county general plan authorized by Section 17-79-401, and county zoning regulations authorized by Section 17-79-501. (b) Property that is rezoned by comprehensive local zoning ordinances or regulations is rebuttably presumed to have not been zoned for the sole purpose of allowing outdoor advertising. (5) "Contiguous" means that a portion of one parcel of land is situated immediately adjacent to, and shares a common boundary with, a portion of another parcel of land. (6) "Controlled route" means any route where outdoor advertising control is mandated by state or federal law, including under this part and under the Utah-Federal Agreements described in Section 72-7-501. (7) "Directional signs" means signs containing information about public places owned or operated by federal, state, or local governments or their agencies, publicly or privately owned natural phenomena, historic, cultural, scientific, educational, or religious sites, and areas of natural scenic beauty or naturally suited for outdoor recreation, that the department considers to be in the interest of the traveling public. (8) (a) "Erect" means to construct, build, raise, assemble, place, affix, attach, create, paint, draw, or in any other way bring into being. (b) "Erect" does not include any activities defined in Subsection (8)(a) if they are performed incident to the change of an advertising message or customary maintenance of a sign. (9) "Highway service zone" means a highway service area where the primary use of the land is used or reserved for commercial and roadside services other than outdoor advertising to serve the traveling public. (10) "Information center" means an area or site established and maintained at rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of: (a) places of interest within the state; or (b) any other information that the department considers desirable. (11) "Interchange or intersection" means those areas and their approaches where traffic is channeled off or onto an interstate route, excluding the deceleration lanes, acceleration lanes, or feeder systems, from or to another federal, state, county, city, or other route. (12) "Maintain" means to allow to exist, subject to the provisions of this chapter. (13) "Maintenance" means to repair, refurbish, repaint, or otherwise keep an existing sign structure safe and in a state suitable for use, including signs destroyed by vandalism or an act of God. (14) "Main-traveled way" means the through traffic lanes, including auxiliary lanes, acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, and feeder systems, exclusive of frontage roads and ramps. For a divided highway, there is a separate main-traveled way for the traffic in each direction. (15) "Major sponsor" means a sponsor of a public assembly facility or of a team or event held at the facility where the amount paid by the sponsor to the owner of the facility, to the team, or for the event is at least $100,000 per year. (16) "Official signs and notices" means signs and notices erected and maintained by public agencies within their territorial or zoning jurisdictions for the purpose of carrying out official duties or responsibilities in accordance with direction or authorization contained in federal, state, or local law. (17) "Off-premise sign" means a sign located in an area zoned industrial, commercial, or H-1 and in an area determined by the department to be unzoned industrial or commercial that advertises an activity, service, event, person, or product located on premises other than the premises on which the sign is located. (18) "On-premise sign" means a sign used to advertise the sale or lease of, or activities conducted on, the property on which the sign is located. (19) "Outdoor advertising" means any outdoor advertising structure or outdoor structure used in combination with an outdoor advertising sign or outdoor sign within the outdoor advertising corridor which is visible from a place on the main-traveled way of a controlled route. (20) "Outdoor advertising corridor" means a strip of land 660 feet wide, measured perpendicular from the edge of a controlled highway right-of-way. (21) "Outdoor advertising structure" or "outdoor structure" means any sign structure, including any necessary devices, supports, appurtenances, and lighting that is part of or supports an outdoor sign. (22) "Point of widening" means the point of the gore or the point where the intersecting lane begins to parallel the other lanes of traffic, but the point of widening may never be greater than 2,640 feet from the center line of the intersecting highway of the interchange or intersection at grade. (23) "Public assembly facility" means a convention facility as defined under Section 59-12-602 that: (a) includes all contiguous interests in land, improvements, and utilities acquired, constructed, and used in connection with the operation of the public assembly facility, whether the interests are owned or held in fee title or a lease or easement for a term of at least 40 years, and regardless of whether the interests are owned or operated by separate governmental authorities or districts; (b) is wholly or partially funded by public money; (c) requires a person attending an event at the public assembly facility to purchase a ticket or that otherwise charges for the use of the public assembly facility as part of its regular operation; and (d) has a minimum and permanent seating capacity of at least 10,000 people. (24) "Public assembly facility sign" means a sign located on a public assembly facility that only advertises the public assembly facility, major sponsors, events, the sponsors of events held or teams playing at the facility, and products sold or services conducted at the facility. (25) "Relocation" includes the removal of a sign from one situs together with the erection of a new sign upon another situs in a commercial or industrial zoned area as a substitute. (26) "Relocation and replacement" means allowing all outdoor advertising signs or permits the right to maintain outdoor advertising along the interstate, federal aid primary highway existing as of June 1, 1991, and national highway system highways to be maintained in a commercial or industrial zoned area to accommodate the displacement, remodeling, or widening of the highway systems. (27) "Remodel" means the upgrading, changing, alteration, refurbishment, modification, or complete substitution of a new outdoor advertising structure for one permitted pursuant to this part and that is located in a commercial or industrial area. (28) "Rest area" means an area or site established and maintained within or adjacent to the right-of-way by or under public supervision or control for the convenience of the traveling public. (29) "Scenic or natural area" means an area determined by the department to have aesthetic value. (30) "Traveled way" means that portion of the roadway used for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. (31) (a) "Unzoned commercial or industrial area" means: (i) those areas not zoned by state law or local law, regulation, or ordinance that are occupied by one or more industrial or commercial activities other than outdoor advertising signs; (ii) the lands along the highway for a distance of 600 feet immediately adjacent to those activities; and (iii) lands covering the same dimensions that are directly opposite those activities on the other side of the highway, if the department determines that those lands on the opposite side of the highway do not have scenic or aesthetic value. (b) In measuring the scope of the unzoned commercial or industrial area, all measurements shall be made from the outer edge of the regularly used buildings, parking lots, storage, or processing areas of the activities and shall be along or parallel to the edge of pavement of the highway. (c) All signs located within an unzoned commercial or industrial area become nonconforming if the commercial or industrial activity used in defining the area ceases for a continuous period of 12 months. (32) "Urbanized county" means a county with a population of at least 125,000 persons. (33) "Visibility area" means the area on a street or highway that is: (a) defined at one end by a line extending from the base of the billboard across all lanes of traffic of the street or highway in a plane that is perpendicular to the street or highway; and (b) defined on the other end by a line extending across all lanes of traffic of the street or highway in a plane that is: (i) perpendicular to the street or highway; and (ii) 500 feet from the base of the billboard.
Utah Code § 72-10-126 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-126
§ 72-10-126. Marking buildings to aid navigation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may cooperate with the officials of all state institutions for the purpose of marking one building within their group as an aid to aerial navigation. (2) The marking is subject to the approval of the department and shall comply with the requirements of the United States civil aeronautics authority for air marking.
Utah Code § 72-2-108 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-108
§ 72-2-108. Apportionment of funds available for use on class B and class C roads -- Bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "Eligible county" means a county of the fifth class, as classified under Section 17-60-104, that received a distribution for fiscal year 2015 that was reapportioned to include money in addition to the amount calculated under Subsection (2), and the portion of the distribution derived from the calculation under Subsection (2) was less than 60% of the total distribution. (b) "Graveled road" means a road: (i) that is: (A) graded; and (B) drained by transverse drainage systems to prevent serious impairment of the road by surface water; (ii) that has an improved surface; and (iii) that has a wearing surface made of: (A) gravel; (B) broken stone; (C) slag; (D) iron ore; (E) shale; or (F) other material that is: (I) similar to a material described in Subsection (1)(b)(iii)(A) through (E); and (II) coarser than sand. (c) "Paved road" includes: (i) a graveled road with a chip seal surface; and (ii) a circulator alley. (d) "Road mile" means a one-mile length of road, regardless of: (i) the width of the road; or (ii) the number of lanes into which the road is divided. (e) "Weighted mileage" means the sum of the following: (i) paved road miles multiplied by five; and (ii) all other road type road miles multiplied by two. (2) (a) Subject to the provisions of Subsections (2)(b) and (3) through (7), funds appropriated for class B and class C roads shall be apportioned among counties and municipalities in the following manner: (i) 50% in the ratio that the class B roads weighted mileage within each county and class C roads weighted mileage within each municipality bear to the total class B and class C roads weighted mileage within the state; and (ii) 50% in the ratio that the population of a county or municipality bears to the total population of the state. (b) To the extent not otherwise required by federal law, population shall be based on: (i) the most recent estimate from the Utah Population Committee created in Section 63C-20-103; or (ii) if the Utah Population Committee estimate is not available for each municipality and unincorporated area, the adjusted sub-county population estimate provided by the Utah Population Committee in accordance with Section 63C-20-104. (3) For purposes of Subsection (2)(b), "the population of a county" means: (a) the population of a county outside the corporate limits of municipalities in that county, if the population of the county outside the corporate limits of municipalities in that county is not less than 14% of the total population of that county, including municipalities; and (b) if the population of a county outside the corporate limits of municipalities in the county is less than 14% of the total population: (i) the aggregate percentage of the population apportioned to municipalities in that county shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between: (A) 14%; and (B) the actual percentage of population outside the corporate limits of municipalities in that county; and (ii) the population apportioned to the county shall be 14% of the total population of that county, including incorporated municipalities. (4) For an eligible county, the department shall reapportion the funds under Subsection (2) to ensure that the county or municipality receives, for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2018, an amount equal to the greater of: (a) the amount apportioned to the county or municipality for class B and class C roads in the current fiscal year under Subsection (2); or (b) (i) the amount apportioned to the county or municipality for class B and class C roads through the apportionment formula under Subsection (2) or this Subsection (4) in the prior fiscal year; plus (ii) the amount calculated as described in Subsection (6). (5) (a) The department shall decrease proportionately as provided in Subsection (5)(b) the apportionments to counties and municipalities for which the reapportionment under Subsection (4) does not apply. (b) The aggregate amount of the funds that the department shall decrease proportionately from the apportionments under Subsection (5)(a) is an amount equal to the aggregate amount reapportioned to counties and municipalities under Subsection (4). (6) (a) In addition to the apportionment adjustments made under Subsection (4), a county or municipality that qualifies for reapportioned money under Subsection (4) shall receive an amount equal to the amount apportioned to the eligible county or municipality under Subsection (4) for class B and class C roads in the prior fiscal year multiplied by the percentage increase or decrease in the total funds available for class B and class C roads between the prior fiscal year and the fiscal year that immediately preceded the prior fiscal year. (b) The adjustment under Subsection (6)(a) shall be made in the same way as provided in Subsections (5)(a) and (b). (7) (a) If a county or municipality does not qualify for a reapportionment under Subsection (4) in the current fiscal year but previously qualified for a reapportionment under Subsection (4) on or after July 1, 2017, the county or municipality shall receive an amount equal to the greater of: (i) the amount apportioned to the county or municipality for class B and class C roads in the current fiscal year under Subsection (2); or (ii) the amount apportioned to the county or municipality for class B and class C roads in the prior fiscal year. (b) The adjustment under Subsection (7)(a) shall be made in the same way as provided in Subsections (5)(a) and (b). (8) The governing body of any municipality or county may issue bonds redeemable up to a period of 10 years under Title 11, Chapter 14, Local Government Bonding Act, to pay the costs of constructing, repairing, and maintaining class B or class C roads and may pledge class B or class C road funds received pursuant to this section to pay principal, interest, premiums, and reserves for the bonds.
Utah Code § 72-7-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-101
§ 72-7-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Protection of Highways Act."
Utah Code § 72-4-204 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-204
§ 72-4-204. Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway comprising the existing highways beginning on Route 191 in Blanding north to the frontage road of Route 70 at Crescent Junction, then west on the frontage road of Route 70 to Green River, then northerly on Route 191 and Route 6 to Route 10 near Price, then: (a) south on Route 10 to Castle Dale, then North on Route 10 to Route 155, then south on Route 155 to the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry via its access road; and (b) northerly on Route 191 and Route 6 to Helper and the State of Utah Indian Canyon Scenic Byway, then northeasterly on Route 191 to Route 40 in Duchesne, then east on Route 40 and Route 191 to Vernal, and then east on Route 40 to Route 149, then northeasterly on Route 149 to the Dinosaur National Monument, then southwesterly on Route 149 to Route 40, then east on Route 40 to the Utah and Colorado state boundary line. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate and highlight the portions of the highways identified in Subsection (1) as the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway on all future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-2-104 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-104
§ 72-2-104. Budget.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall prepare and submit to the governor, to be included in the governor's budget to be submitted to the Legislature, a budget of the requirements for the operation of the department for the fiscal year following the convening of the Legislature. (2) This budget shall be so separated, in relation to the various functions of the department, so as to allow the separate determination of funds for deposit into the Transportation Fund and into any other special funds which are required by law to be utilized for specific purposes and which are separately maintained by the department for those purposes.
Utah Code § 72-11-208 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-208
§ 72-11-208. Passenger ropeways -- Registration fee.
Status: in_force

The application for registration, or supplemental application, shall be accompanied by an annual fee adopted by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.
Utah Code § 72-2-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-302
§ 72-2-302. County of the First Class Infrastructure Bank Fund -- Creation -- Use of money.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a revolving loan fund entitled the County of the First Class Infrastructure Bank Fund. (2) (a) The fund consists of money generated from the following revenue sources: (i) deposits into the fund in accordance with Subsection 72-2-121(9); (ii) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature; (iii) federal money and grants that are deposited into the fund; (iv) money transferred to the fund by the commission from other money available to the department; (v) state grants that are deposited into the fund; (vi) contributions or grants from any other private or public sources for deposit into the fund; and (vii) subject to Subsection (2)(b) and Section 72-2-306, all money collected from repayments of fund money used for infrastructure loans or infrastructure assistance. (b) When a loan from the fund is repaid, the department may request and the Legislature may transfer from the fund to the source from which the money originated an amount equal to the repaid loan. (3) (a) The fund shall earn interest. (b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund. (4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), money in the fund shall be used by the department, as prioritized by the commission, only to: (i) provide infrastructure loans or infrastructure assistance; and (ii) pay the department for the costs of administering the fund, providing infrastructure loans or infrastructure assistance, monitoring transportation projects and publicly owned infrastructure projects, and obtaining repayments of infrastructure loans or infrastructure assistance. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), money in the fund shall be used by the department to provide funds in the following order of priority: (i) a $20,000,000 loan to Draper for the renovation of existing water pipelines and the expansion of drinking water infrastructure; (ii) a $5,000,000 loan to Herriman for the mitigation and replacement of impacted soils; (iii) a $9,000,000 grant to the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund created in Section 72-2-121; (iv) a $4,000,000 grant to Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy for the Little Cottonwood Creek conduit connecting to the water treatment plant; (v) a $2,000,000 grant to Draper for construction, expansion, and renovation of new and existing drinking water infrastructure; (vi) a $2,000,000 grant to West Jordan for improvements to 6700 West between 9000 South and New Bingham Highway; (vii) a $2,500,000 grant to Riverton for improvements to 2700 West between 13400 South and Bangerter Highway; and (viii) a $30,000,000 grant to Bluffdale for construction of a multiple lane, grade-separated rail crossing at 1000 West and 14600 South. (5) (a) The department may establish separate accounts in the fund for infrastructure loans, infrastructure assistance, administrative and operating expenses, or any other purpose to implement this part. (b) Prioritization of infrastructure loans described in Subsection (5)(a) shall follow the same process as described in Section 72-2-303. (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules governing how the fund and its accounts may be held by an escrow agent. (6) Fund money shall be invested by the state treasurer as provided in Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act, and the earnings from the investments shall be credited to the fund.
Utah Code § 72-5-115 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-115
§ 72-5-115. Acquisition of property devoted to or held for other public use.
Status: in_force

(1) If property devoted to or held for some other public use for which the power of eminent domain might be exercised is to be taken for state transportation purposes, the department may, with the consent of the person or agency in charge of the other public use, condemn real property to be exchanged with the person or agency for the real property to be taken for state transportation purposes. (2) This section does not limit the department's authorization to acquire, other than by condemnation, property for exchange purposes.
Utah Code § 72-12-110 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-12 / § 72-12-110
§ 72-12-110. Vehicles used and drivers excluded from definitions for regulatory purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) A motor vehicle used in a ride-sharing arrangement is not a bus or commercial vehicle under: (a) Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, relating to registration; and (b) Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, relating to equipment requirements and rules of the road. (2) The driver of a vehicle used in a ride-sharing arrangement is not a chauffeur and he is not transporting persons for compensation under the driver licensing provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act.
Utah Code § 72-9-704 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-704
§ 72-9-704. Assignment of administrative law judge.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall assign an administrative law judge to hear contested matters. (2) The administrative law judge's orders shall be reviewed by the department.
Utah Code § 72-7-404 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-404
§ 72-7-404. Maximum gross weight limitation for vehicles -- Bridge formula for weight limitations -- Minimum mandatory fines.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) As used in this section: (i) "Axle load" means the total load on all wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart. (ii) "Tandem axle" means two or more axles spaced not less than 40 inches nor more than 96 inches apart and having at least one common point of weight suspension. (b) The tire load rating shall appear on the tire sidewall. A tire, wheel, or axle may not carry a greater weight than the manufacturer's rating. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an individual may not operate or move a vehicle on any highway in the state with: (i) a gross weight in excess of 10,500 pounds on one wheel; (ii) a single axle load in excess of 20,000 pounds; or (iii) a tandem axle load in excess of 34,000 pounds. (b) Subject to the limitations of Subsection (3), the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles may not exceed 80,000 pounds. (3) (a) Subject to the limitations in Subsection (2), no group of two or more consecutive axles between the first and last axle of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and no vehicle or combination of vehicles may carry a gross weight in excess of the weight provided by the following bridge formula, except as provided in Subsection (3)(b):W = 500 {LN/(N-1) + 12N+36} (i) W = overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds. (ii) L = distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive axles. When the distance in feet includes a fraction of a foot of one inch or more the next larger number of feet shall be used. (iii) N = number of axles in the group under consideration. (b) Two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross weight of 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more. (4) An individual may operate an implement of husbandry, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, carrying a raw agricultural commodity such as corn, wheat, or hay that is over the single axle weight described in Subsection (2), if: (a) the single axle load is not over the limit described in Subsection (2) by more than 2,000 pounds; (b) the total gross vehicle weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles is not over the limit described in Subsection (2); and (c) the individual is not operating the implement of husbandry on the interstate system. (5) The department may authorize an exception to this section by an overweight permit as provided in Section 72-7-406. (6) (a) Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction except that, notwithstanding Sections 76-3-301 and 76-3-302, the department may require the violator to pay a fine of either: (i) $50 plus the sum of the overweight axle fines calculated under Subsection (6)(b); or (ii) $50 plus the gross vehicle weight fine calculated under Subsection (6)(b). (b) The department shall calculate the fine for each axle and a gross vehicle weight violation according to the following schedule:Number of Pounds OverweightAxle Fine (Cents per Poundfor Each Overweight Axle)Gross Vehicle Weight Fine(Cents per Pound)1 - 2,000002,001 - 5,000455,001 - 8,000558,001 - 12,0006512,001 - 16,0007516,001 - 20,0009520,001 - 25,00011525,001 or more135
Utah Code § 72-9-604 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-604
§ 72-9-604. Towing procedures -- Local authorities.
Status: in_force

5/5/2027 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Abandoned" means a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not, within 30 days after the day on which notice is issued that the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was towed by a towing entity: (i) pay the relevant fees; and (ii) remove the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the secure storage facility. (b) "Towing dispatch vendor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-1-106.2. (2) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a political subdivision of this state may not enact or enforce any ordinance, regulation, or rule pertaining to a tow truck motor carrier, tow truck operator, or tow truck that: (i) conflicts with: (A) any provision of this part; (B) Section 41-6a-1401; (C) Section 41-6a-1407; or (D) rules made by the department under this part; or (ii) imposes a maximum rate that deviates from the maximum rates set in rules made by the department in accordance with Subsection 72-9-603(16). (b) A county or municipal legislative governing body may not charge a fee for the storage of an impounded vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor if the county or municipality: (i) is holding the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as evidence; and (ii) will not release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to the registered owner, lien holder, or the owner's agent even if the registered owner, lien holder, or the owner's agent satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406. (3) A tow truck motor carrier that has a county or municipal business license for a place of business located within that county or municipality may not be required to obtain another business license in order to perform a tow truck service in another county or municipality if there is not a business location in the other county or municipality. (4) A county or municipal legislative or governing body may not require a tow truck motor carrier, tow truck, or tow truck operator that has been issued a current, authorized towing certificate by the department, as described in Section 72-9-602, to obtain an additional towing certificate. (5) A county or municipal legislative body may require an annual tow truck safety inspection in addition to the inspections required under Sections 53-8-205 and 72-9-602 if: (a) no fee is charged for the inspection; and (b) the inspection complies with federal motor carrier safety regulations. (6) (a) A tow truck shall be subject to only one annual safety inspection under Subsection (5)(b). (b) A county or municipality that requires an additional annual safety inspection shall accept the same inspection performed by another county or municipality. (7) (a) A towing entity may charge a fee to cover costs associated with dispatching for towing operations. (b) The fee described in Subsection (7)(a) may not exceed 50% of the administrative fee described in Subsection 72-9-603(16)(d). (c) In addition to fees set by the department in rules made in accordance with Subsection 72-9-603(16), a tow truck operator or a tow truck motor carrier may pass through a fee described in this Subsection (7) to owners, lien holders, or insurance providers of towed vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors. (8) (a) In addition to the fees described in Subsection (7), a tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may charge an additional fee to absorb unrecovered costs of abandoned vehicles related to the fees described in Subsection (7)(a). (b) A tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may charge a fee described in Subsection (8)(a) in an amount not to exceed an amount greater than 40% of the fee described in Subsection (7)(a). (c) A tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier shall include on the towing invoice a separate line showing the combined total of the fees described in Subsection (7) and this Subsection (8). (9) A towing entity may not require a tow truck operator who has received an authorized towing certificate from the department to submit additional criminal background check information for inclusion of the tow truck motor carrier on a rotation. (10) If a tow truck motor carrier is dispatched as part of a towing rotation, the tow truck operator that responds may not respond to the location in a tow truck that is owned by a tow truck motor carrier that is different than the tow truck motor carrier that was dispatched. (11) If a towing entity receives a notice from the department as described in Subsection 72-9-602(6), the towing entity shall remove the tow truck motor carrier from the towing entity's towing rotation, contract, or request for proposal as provided in the notice from the department. (12) (a) When creating and managing a towing dispatch rotation, a towing entity shall require each tow truck motor carrier to disclose the tow truck motor carrier's qualifications to perform a recovery operation. (b) When a towing entity requests a dispatch for a towing operation or recovery operation, the towing entity shall: (i) determine whether the circumstance requires a towing operation or recovery operation; and (ii) ensure that the tow truck motor carrier that is dispatched has the appropriate qualifications to perform the towing operation or recovery operation. (13) A towing entity may not contract with a towing dispatch vendor that requires a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator to manipulate a wireless communication device in violation of Section 41-6a-1716. (14) A towing entity or towing dispatch vendor may not require a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator to provide or enter information into a database other than a database described in Section 41-6a-1406.5/5/2027 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Abandoned" means a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not, within 30 days after the day on which notice is issued that the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was towed by a towing entity: (i) pay the relevant fees; and (ii) remove the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the secure storage facility. (b) "Towing dispatch vendor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-1-106.2. (2) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a political subdivision of this state may not enact or enforce any ordinance, regulation, or rule pertaining to a tow truck motor carrier, tow truck operator, or tow truck that: (i) conflicts with: (A) any provision of this part; (B) Section 41-6a-1401; (C) Section 41-6a-1407; or (D) rules made by the department under this part; or (ii) imposes a maximum rate that deviates from the maximum rates set in rules made by the department in accordance with Subsection 72-9-603(16). (b) A county or municipal legislative governing body may not charge a fee for the storage of an impounded vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor if the county or municipality: (i) is holding the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as evidence; and (ii) will not release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to the registered owner, lien holder, or the owner's agent even if the registered owner, lien holder, or the owner's agent satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406. (3) A tow truck motor carrier that has a county or municipal business license for a place of business located within that county or municipality may not be required to obtain another business license in order to perform a tow truck service in another county or municipality if there is not a business location in the other county or municipality. (4) A county or municipal legislative or governing body may not require a tow truck motor carrier, tow truck, or tow truck operator that has been issued a current, authorized towing certificate by the department, as described in Section 72-9-602, to obtain an additional towing certificate. (5) A county or municipal legislative body may require an annual tow truck safety inspection in addition to the inspections required under Sections 53-8-205 and 72-9-602 if: (a) no fee is charged for the inspection; and (b) the inspection complies with federal motor carrier safety regulations. (6) (a) A tow truck shall be subject to only one annual safety inspection under Subsection (5)(b). (b) A county or municipality that requires an additional annual safety inspection shall accept the same inspection performed by another county or municipality. (7) (a) A towing entity may charge a fee to cover costs associated with dispatching for towing operations. (b) The fee described in Subsection (7)(a) may not exceed 50% of the administrative fee described in Subsection 72-9-603(16)(d). (c) In addition to fees set by the department in rules made in accordance with Subsection 72-9-603(16), a tow truck operator or a tow truck motor carrier may pass through a fee described in this Subsection (7) to owners, lien holders, or insurance providers of towed vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors. (8) (a) In addition to the fees described in Subsection (7), a tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may charge an additional fee to absorb unrecovered costs of abandoned vehicles related to the fees described in Subsection (7)(a). (b) A tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may charge a fee described in Subsection (8)(a) in an amount not to exceed an amount greater than 40% of the fee described in Subsection (7)(a). (c) A tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier shall include on the towing invoice a separate line showing the combined total of the fees described in Subsection (7) and this Subsection (8). (9) A towing entity may not require a tow truck operator who has received an authorized towing certificate from the department to submit additional criminal background check information for inclusion of the tow truck motor carrier on a rotation. (10) If a tow truck motor carrier is dispatched as part of a towing rotation, the tow truck operator that responds may not respond to the location in a tow truck that is owned by a tow truck motor carrier that is different than the tow truck motor carrier that was dispatched. (11) If a towing entity receives a notice from the department as described in Subsection 72-9-602(6), the towing entity shall remove the tow truck motor carrier from the towing entity's towing rotation, contract, or request for proposal as provided in the notice from the department. (12) (a) When creating and managing a towing dispatch rotation, a towing entity shall require each tow truck motor carrier to disclose the tow truck motor carrier's qualifications to perform a recovery operation. (b) When a towing entity requests a dispatch for a towing operation or recovery operation, the towing entity shall: (i) determine whether the circumstance requires a towing operation or recovery operation; and (ii) ensure that the tow truck motor carrier that is dispatched has the appropriate qualifications to perform the towing operation or recovery operation. (13) A towing entity may not contract with a towing dispatch vendor that requires a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator to manipulate a wireless communication device in violation of Section 41-6a-1716. (14) A towing entity or towing dispatch vendor may not require a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator to provide or enter information into a database other than a database described in Section 41-6a-1406.
Utah Code § 72-10-208 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-208
§ 72-10-208. Providing for levying of taxes.
Status: in_force

The local public authorities having power to appropriate money within the counties, municipalities, or other public subdivisions of this state for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports under the provisions of this part, are authorized to appropriate and cause to be raised by taxation or otherwise in such political subdivisions money sufficient to carry out therein the provisions of this part, also to use for such purpose or purposes money derived from the airports.
Utah Code § 72-5-304 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-304
§ 72-5-304. Mapping and survey requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, counties, and cities are not required to possess centerline surveys for R.S. 2477 rights-of-ways. (2) To be accepted, highways within R.S. 2477 rights-of-way do not need to be included in the plats, descriptions, and maps of county roads required by Sections 72-3-105 and 72-3-107 or on the State Geographic Information Database, created in Section 63A-16-506, required to be maintained by Subsection (3). (3) (a) The Utah Geospatial Resource Center, created in Section 63A-16-505, shall create and maintain a record of R.S. 2477 rights-of-way on the Geographic Information Database. (b) The record of R.S. 2477 rights-of-way shall be based on information maintained by the Department of Transportation and cartographic, topographic, photographic, historical, and other data available to or maintained by the Utah Geospatial Resource Center. (c) Agencies and political subdivisions of the state may provide additional information regarding R.S. 2477 rights-of-way when information is available.
Utah Code § 72-3-112 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-112
§ 72-3-112. Authority to designate, maintain, and build livestock highways.
Status: in_force

(1) A highway authority may designate, survey, construct, protect, enter into agreements for, purchase rights-of-way for, and maintain livestock highways. (2) If state highways with heavy traffic are regularly used for the movement of livestock, the department, county legislative bodies, and municipal legislative bodies shall construct and maintain livestock roads or trails for livestock travel. (3) A livestock highway or trail is for the purpose of transferring livestock and may not be used for pasturing purposes, except during regular transfer operations. The public may use livestock highways or trails but shall give preference to livestock when livestock is present. (4) A person may not drive livestock upon the public highways when a livestock highway is available and can be used without undue inconvenience. (5) A person who violates the provisions of Subsection (4) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The court shall impose a: (a) fine of not more than $100; (b) jail sentence of not more than 30 days; or (c) fine and imprisonment.
Utah Code § 72-11-204 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-204
§ 72-11-204. Vacancies -- Expenses -- Reimbursement -- Use of facilities of Department of Transportation -- Functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. (2) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (3) Reimbursement shall be made from fees collected by the committee for services rendered by the committee. (4) The Department of Transportation shall supply the committee with office accommodation, space, equipment, and secretarial assistance the executive director considers adequate for the committee. (5) In addition to the functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities granted to the committee under this chapter, the committee shall assume and have all of the functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in relation to passenger ropeway systems pursuant to that chapter.
Utah Code § 72-10-205.5 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-205.5
§ 72-10-205.5. Abandoned aircraft on airport property -- Seizure and disposal.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "abandoned aircraft" means an aircraft that: (a) (i) remains in an idle state on airport property for 45 consecutive calendar days; (ii) is in a wrecked, inoperative, derelict, or partially dismantled condition; (iii) is not in the process of an insurance claim or inspection by the National Transportation Safety Board; and (iv) is not in the process of actively being repaired; (b) (i) is not subject to a lease or other storage agreement with the airport operator; (ii) has remained on airport property for 180 days without being operated; and (iii) has accrued unpaid airport charges during that period; or (c) (i) is subject to an agreement with the airport operator to lease space on airport property; (ii) for which the owner has been notified of the termination of the lease agreement; and (iii) which has remained on airport property for 120 days after being notified of the termination of the lease agreement. (2) An airport operator may take possession and dispose of an abandoned aircraft in accordance with Subsections (3) through (5). (3) (a) Upon determining that an aircraft located on airport property is abandoned, the airport operator shall notify the aircraft owner as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (3)(c). (b) (i) If the abandoned aircraft owner and the aircraft owner's address are known, the airport operator shall send, by registered mail, a notice containing the information described in Subsection (4) to the last known address of the last registered owner of the aircraft. (ii) If the mailed notice described in Subsection (3)(b)(i) is returned to the airport operator without a forwarding address, the airport operator shall publish a notice as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102, which shall contain the information described in Subsection (4). (c) If the abandoned aircraft owner or the aircraft owner address is unknown, the airport operator shall publish a notice as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102, which shall contain the information described in Subsection (4). (4) The notice required in Subsection (3) shall include: (a) the name, if known, and the last known address, if any, of the last registered owner of the aircraft; (b) a description of the aircraft, including the identification number, the aircraft make and model, the location of the aircraft, and the date the aircraft is determined abandoned; (c) a statement describing the specific grounds for the determination that the aircraft is abandoned; (d) the amount of any accrued or unpaid airport charges; and (e) a statement indicating that the airport operator intends to take possession and dispose of the aircraft if the owner of the aircraft fails to remove the aircraft from airport property, after payment in full of any charges described in Subsection (4)(d), within the later of: (i) 30 days after the day on which the notice is sent in accordance with Subsection (3)(b); or (ii) 30 days after the day on which the notice is published in accordance with Subsection (3)(c), if applicable. (5) If the owner of the abandoned aircraft fails to remove the aircraft from airport property, after payment in full of any charges described in Subsection (4)(d), within the time specified in Subsection (4)(e): (a) the abandoned aircraft becomes the property of the airport operator; and (b) the airport operator may dispose of the abandoned aircraft: (i) in the manner provided in Title 63A, Chapter 2, Part 4, Surplus Property Service; or (ii) in accordance with any other lawful method or procedure established by rule or ordinance adopted by the airport operator. (6) If an airport operator complies with the provisions of this section, the airport operator is immune from liability for the seizure and disposal of an abandoned aircraft in accordance with this section.
Utah Code § 72-4-120 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-120
§ 72-4-120. State highways -- SR-141 to SR-145, SR-147 to SR-151.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-141. From Route 6 in Genola to Route 147 west of Payson. (2) SR-142. From Route 23 near Newton to Clarkston; then easterly through Trenton to Route 91 in Richmond. (3) SR-143. From Route 15 west of Parowan easterly through Parowan, then southerly to the Panguitch Lake Road, then easterly and northerly coincident with the Panguitch Lake Road to Route 89 in Panguitch. (4) SR-144. From Route 92 in American Fork Canyon northerly to Tibble Fork Reservoir. (5) SR-145. From Route 85 and Route 73 in Saratoga Springs easterly on Pioneer Crossing to Route 89 in American Fork. (6) SR-147. From Route 141, McBeth Corner; then northerly four miles; then east approximately three miles to Benjamin; then north approximately one mile; then easterly crossing Route 89 one mile; then north to Mapleton; then west to Route 89. (7) SR-148. From Route 14 north to Cedar Breaks National Monument south boundary. (8) SR-149. From Route 40 at Jensen northerly to Dinosaur National Monument boundary. (9) SR-150. From Route 32 in Kamas easterly to Mirror Lake and northerly to the Utah-Wyoming state line. (10) SR-151. From Route 154 east on 10400 South Street to 1300 West Street; then southeasterly to 10600 South Street; then east on 10600 South Street to Route 15.
Utah Code § 72-6-107 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-107
§ 72-6-107. Construction or improvement of highway -- Contracts -- Retainage -- Certain indemnification provisions forbidden.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "design professional" means: (a) an architect, licensed under Title 58, Chapter 3a, Architects Licensing Act; (b) a landscape architect, licensed under Title 58, Chapter 53, Landscape Architects Licensing Act; and (c) a professional engineer or professional land surveyor, licensed under Title 58, Chapter 22, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act. (2) (a) The department shall make plans, specifications, and estimates prior to the construction or improvement of any state highway. (b) Except as provided in Section 63G-6a-1402 and except for construction or improvements performed with state prison labor, a construction or improvement project with an estimated cost exceeding the bid limit as defined in Section 72-6-109 for labor and materials shall be performed under contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. (c) (i) The department: (A) shall publish an advertisement for bids in accordance with Section 45-1-101, for a period of two weeks ending no more than 10 days before bids are opened; and (B) may publish an advertisement for bids in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the work is to be performed. (ii) If the department publishes an advertisement for bids in a newspaper under Subsection (2)(c)(i)(B), the department shall publish the advertisement at least once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the last publication at least 10 days before bids are opened. (d) The department shall receive sealed bids and open the bids at the time and place designated in the advertisement. The department may then award the contract but may reject any and all bids. (e) If the department's estimates are substantially lower than any responsible bid received, the department may perform any work by force account. (3) If any payment on a contract with a private contractor for construction or improvement of a state highway is retained or withheld, the payment shall be retained or withheld and released as provided in Section 13-8-5. (4) If the department performs a construction or improvement project by force account, the department shall: (a) provide an accounting of the costs and expenditures of the improvement including material and labor; (b) disclose the costs and expenditures to any person upon request and allow the person to make a copy and pay for the actual cost of the copy; and (c) perform the work using the same specifications and standards that would apply to a private contractor. (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall establish procedures for: (a) hearing evidence that a region within the department violated this section; and (b) administering sanctions against the region if the region is found in violation. (6) (a) Beginning May 12, 2009, a contract, including an amendment to an existing contract, entered into under authority of this chapter may not require that a design professional indemnify another from liability claims that arise out of the design professional's services, unless the liability claim arises from the design professional's negligent act, wrongful act, error or omission, or other liability imposed by law. (b) Subsection (6)(a) may not be waived by contract. (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (6)(a) and (b), a design professional may be required to indemnify a person for whom the design professional has direct or indirect control or responsibility.
Utah Code § 72-9-201 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-201
§ 72-9-201. Motor Carrier Advisory Board created -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Motor Carrier Advisory Board consisting of five members appointed by the department. (2) Each member of the board shall: (a) represent experience and expertise in the areas of motor carrier transportation, commerce, agriculture, economics, shipping, or highway safety; (b) be selected at large on a nonpartisan basis; and (c) have been a legal resident of the state for at least one year immediately preceding the date of appointment. (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the department shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term. (b) The department shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years. (c) A member shall serve from the date of appointment until a replacement is appointed. (4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the department shall appoint the replacement to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term beginning the day following the day on which the vacancy occurs. (5) The board shall elect its own chair and vice chair at the first regular meeting of each calendar year. (6) The board shall meet at least twice per year or as needed when called by the chair. (7) Any three voting members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business that comes before the board. (8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (9) The board shall advise the department and the commission on interpretation, adoption, and implementation of this chapter and other motor carrier related issues. (10) The department shall provide staff support to the board.
Utah Code § 72-10-124 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-124
§ 72-10-124. Report of death or serious injury to person or property.
Status: in_force

If in the operation of civil aircraft death or serious injury to person or to property results, a report shall be made in accordance with federal aviation regulations.
Utah Code § 72-3-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-101
§ 72-3-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Highway Jurisdiction and Classification Act."
Utah Code § 72-7-504.6 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-504.6
§ 72-7-504.6. Unified commercial development.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Common areas" means sidewalks, roadways, landscaping, parking, storage, and service areas that are identified on the approved map provided to the department describing the unified commercial development as required by this section. (b) (i) "Contiguous" includes parcels that are otherwise contiguous, as defined in Section 72-7-502, that are considered to be contiguous notwithstanding a survey error or discrepancy in a legal boundary description or the presence of any of the following intervening features, including land reasonably related to those features: (A) a road, other than a controlled route, that provides access to the development; (B) a railway right-of-way; or (C) land that is undevelopable. (ii) "Contiguous" does not include a parcel of land that is only physically connected to another parcel of land by a long, narrow strip. (c) "Permit waiver" means written approval by the department, issued to the owner of a unified commercial development, to maintain a unified commercial development sign within the outdoor corridor that is within the boundaries of a unified commercial development per this section. (d) (i) "Property," for purposes of the definition of " unified commercial development sign," includes all property within a unified commercial development upon which all owners in the development have irrevocable shared ownership and use rights and irrevocable shared obligations to the common areas, and specifically excludes any parcels of land within a unified commercial development that allow residential use. (ii) "Property" does not include development that involves merely reciprocal easements or use agreements among individual properties. (iii) If the owners in an approved unified commercial development subdivide the unified commercial development into individual parcels that do not meet the criteria in this Subsection (1)(d), then the approved unified commercial development sign permit waiver shall be denied or revoked. (e) "Unified commercial development" means a development that: (i) is used primarily for commercial or industrial activities; (ii) is developed by a single developer, including successors, under a common development plan; (iii) may include phased development; (iv) consists solely of land that is contiguous; (v) holds itself out to the public as a common development through signs and other marketing efforts; and (vi) received planning approval from the local land use authority and is recorded in the county in which the development was approved. (f) "Unified commercial development sign" means a sign: (i) erected within an approved unified commercial development; (ii) erected within the outdoor advertising corridor; and (iii) that advertises only the brands, logos, or trade names of businesses, products, services, and events that are available to the public at facilities on parcels within the boundaries of the unified commercial development. (2) (a) The department shall issue a revocable permit waiver to the owner of a unified commercial development, approved by the local land use authority, for the erection and maintenance of a unified commercial development sign within the outdoor advertising corridor after receiving the development map that: (i) is approved by the local land use authority and recorded by the county; and (ii) shows: (A) the unified commercial development sign location; (B) the boundaries of the unified commercial development; and (C) included parcels, owners, and businesses within the development that would qualify to advertise on the unified commercial development sign in compliance with this section. (b) The entity holding a permit waiver under this section shall provide an updated list of all businesses located within the unified commercial development every 12 months from the date of issue of the unified commercial development permit waiver. (c) In the event that a parcel within the boundaries of the approved unified commercial development allows a residential use, is removed from the development, or does not include irrevocable ownership and use rights and obligations, that parcel shall be excluded from the unified commercial development for purposes of determining a legal site for the sign, and any business, product, service, or event occurring on that parcel shall be excluded from display upon the unified commercial development sign. (3) A unified commercial development sign within a unified commercial development shall prominently display the name of the development and may also advertise: (a) the sale or lease of land within the unified commercial development where the sign is located; (b) the name of identifiable facilities or stores within the unified commercial development; and (c) products for sale or services provided to the public at licensed businesses within the unified commercial development. (4) (a) A unified commercial development sign may not: (i) advertise brands, logos, or trade names of businesses, products, services, events, or activities that are not available to the public at facilities or stores within the unified commercial development or are only incidental to any business within the unified commercial development; (ii) advertise products, services, brands, logos, or trade names of any business more than 90 days before the opening day of business to the public within the unified commercial development of the facilities or stores of the named advertiser; or (iii) exceed the measurable limits described in Subsection (4)(b). (b) A unified commercial development sign shall be: (i) 750 feet, measured along the same side of an interstate right-of-way, from any other unified commercial development sign within the same unified commercial development; and (ii) 475 feet, measured along the same side of the right-of-way of any noninterstate controlled route, from any other unified commercial development sign within the same unified commercial development. (5) A unified commercial development sign that is not maintained in compliance with this section shall: (a) have the sign owner's permit waiver revoked by the department; (b) be considered as unlawful outdoor advertising; and (c) be subject to penalties described in Section 72-7-508 and Subsection 72-7-510(3)(c). (6) Notwithstanding any other provision in this part to the contrary, any sign or structure lawfully existing under Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 299, on February 1, 2017, may continue to be operated, maintained, rebuilt, or replaced in a manner consistent with such chapter.
Utah Code § 72-5-103 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-103
§ 72-5-103. Acquisition of rights-of-way and other real property -- Title to property acquired.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may acquire any real property or interests in real property necessary for temporary, present, or reasonable future state transportation purposes by gift, agreement, exchange, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise. (2) (a) (i) Title to real property acquired by the department or the counties, cities, and towns by gift, agreement, exchange, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise for highway rights-of-way or other transportation purposes may be in fee simple or any lesser estate or interest. (ii) As determined by the department, title to real property acquired by the department for a public transit project may be transferred to the public transit district responsible for the project. (iii) A public transit district shall cover all costs associated with any condemnation on its behalf. (b) If the highway is a county road, city street under joint title as provided in Subsection 72-3-104(3), or right-of-way described in Title 72, Chapter 5, Part 3, Rights-Of-Way Across Federal Lands Act, title to all interests in real property less than fee simple held under this section is held jointly by the state and the county, city, or town holding the interest. (3) A transfer of land bounded by a highway on a right-of-way for which the public has only an easement passes the title of the person whose estate is transferred to the middle of the highway.
Utah Code § 72-5-104 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-104
§ 72-5-104. Public use constituting dedication -- Scope.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section,"highway," "street," or "road" does not include an area principally used as a parking lot. (2) A highway is dedicated and abandoned to the use of the public when it has been continuously used as a public thoroughfare for a period of 10 years. (3) The requirement of continuous use under Subsection (2) is satisfied if the use is as frequent as the public finds convenient or necessary and may be seasonal or follow some other pattern. (4) Continuous use as a public thoroughfare under Subsection (2) is interrupted when: (a) the person or entity interrupting the continuous use gives not less than 72 hours advance written notice of the interruption to the highway authority having jurisdiction of the highway, street, or road; (b) the property owner undertakes an overt act which is intended to interrupt the use of the highway, street, or road as a public thoroughfare; and (c) the overt act described in Subsection (4)(b) is reasonably calculated to interrupt the regularly established pattern and frequency of public use for the given highway, street, or road for a period of no less than 24 hours. (5) Installation of gates and posting of no trespassing signs are relevant forms of evidence but are not solely determinative of whether an interruption under Subsection (4) has occurred. (6) A property owner's interruption under Subsection (4) of a highway, street, or road where the requirement of continuous use under Subsection (2) is not satisfied restarts the running of the 10-year period of continuous use required for dedication under Subsection (2). (7) (a) The burden of proving dedication under Subsection (2) is on the party asserting the dedication. (b) The burden of proving interruption under Subsection (4) is on the party asserting the interruption. (8) (a) The dedication and abandonment creates a right-of-way held by the state or a local highway authority in accordance with Sections 72-3-102, 72-3-103, 72-3-104, 72-3-105, and 72-5-103. (b) A property owner's interruption under Subsection (4) of a right-of-way claimed by the state or local highway authority in accordance with Subsection (8)(a) or R.S. 2477 has no effect on the validity of the state's or local highway authority's claim to the right-of-way and does not return the right-of-way to the property owner. (9) The scope of a right-of-way described in Subsection (8)(a) is that which is reasonable and necessary to ensure safe travel according to the facts and circumstances. (10) The provisions of this section apply to any claim under this section for which a court of competent jurisdiction has not issued a final unappealable judgment or order. (11) (a) Before a person may file an action in district court to determine or challenge whether a highway, street, or road has been dedicated to the public as described in this section, the person shall first provide 30-day written notice to the relevant highway authority. (b) In an action described in Subsection (11)(a), the person shall name as a defendant the highway authority that would have jurisdiction over the highway, street, or road.
Utah Code § 72-2-205 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-205
§ 72-2-205. Loan contracts of state agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Notwithstanding Sections 53H-9-314 and 63A-1-112, a state agency may obtain an infrastructure loan. (b) A state agency may contract to repay an infrastructure loan from the money which is appropriated to the agency and may pledge all or any portion of the money to repay the loan. (c) A state agency's infrastructure loan may not constitute a debt of the state or lending the credit of the state within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (2) The terms of an infrastructure loan contract shall bind the state and a state agency, and the state agency shall unconditionally repay the loan from the money the agency has pledged under the terms of the loan contract.
Utah Code § 72-17-202 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-17 / § 72-17-202
§ 72-17-202. Regulation of highway-railroad grade crossings.
Status: in_force

(1) A railroad entity may not construct a new highway-railroad grade crossing without first obtaining written authorization from the department. (2) Subject to Subsection (4), the department may: (a) determine and prescribe: (i) the specific location of each highway-railroad grade crossing in the state; and (ii) the terms of installation, operation, maintenance, use, and protection of each highway-railroad grade crossing in the state; (b) alter or abolish any highway-railroad grade crossing upon such terms and conditions as the department prescribes; (c) restrict the use of any highway-railroad grade crossing to certain types of traffic in the interest of public safety; (d) when practicable, as determined by the department, require a separation of grades at any existing highway-railroad grade crossing in the state, and prescribe the terms of any separation of grades at an existing highway-railroad grade crossing; and (e) allocate responsibilities, including costs, for the alteration, abolition, or separation of any highway-railroad grade crossing in the state between each affected railroad entity and highway authority. (3) (a) The department shall allocate maintenance responsibilities, including costs, for each highway-railroad grade crossing in the state, including the maintenance of related safety devices and crossing materials, between each railroad entity and highway authority affected by the highway-railroad grade crossing. (b) The department may base the allocation of maintenance responsibilities, including costs, on ownership and control of the right-of-way, crossing materials, signals and devices, or other factors the department determines are appropriate to protect public safety. (c) If a railroad entity or a highway authority disagrees with the department's allocation of maintenance responsibilities, including costs, for a specific highway-railroad grade crossing: (i) the railroad entity or highway authority may provide a written request to the department for a review of the allocation describing reasons for modification of the allocation; and (ii) the department: (A) shall conduct a review of the allocation; and (B) at the department's discretion, may modify the allocation. (d) Unless the department provides prior written approval, responsibility for the costs of maintenance at a highway-railroad grade crossing as allocated by the department may not be modified or waived by agreement between a railroad entity and a local highway authority. (e) Unless the department enters into a written agreement with a railroad entity stating otherwise, the relevant railroad entity is responsible for using railroad employees to perform the physical maintenance and labor at a highway-railroad grade crossing and shall comply with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Transportation. (4) (a) The department may require or authorize the construction of a new highway-railroad grade crossing or the improvement of an existing highway-railroad grade crossing if: (i) the new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing is to be funded solely by non-federal funds; and (ii) the department determines, after consultation with any affected railroad entities and highway authorities, that the new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing will improve the safety of the public in accordance with requirements established by the department to determine the need, design, and impacts of the new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing. (b) The railroad entity affected by the new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing shall timely enter into a written agreement with the department regarding the design and installation of the new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing. (c) If a railroad entity does not make reasonable efforts to participate in determining the need, design, and impacts of a new or improved crossing, does not timely enter into an agreement with the department, or fails to timely provide a design and install improvements as described in an agreement, the department may impose and the railroad shall pay a penalty consistent with Section 54-7-25. (5) A railroad entity affected by a new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing may not require up-front payment of costs as a condition for the railroad entity's review, approval, or inspection of a new or improved highway-railroad grade crossing. (6) If the department determines that public convenience and necessity demand the establishment, creation, or construction of a crossing of a street or highway over, under, or upon the tracks or lines of any public utility, the department may by order, decision, rule, or decree require the establishment, construction, or creation of such crossing, and such crossing shall thereupon become a public highway and crossing. (7) (a) The Public Service Commission retains exclusive jurisdiction for the resolution of any dispute upon petition by any person aggrieved by any action of the department pursuant to this section, except as provided under Subsection (7)(b). (b) If a petition is filed by a person or entity engaged in a subject activity, as defined in Section 19-3-318, the Public Service Commission's decision under Subsection (7)(a) regarding resolution of a dispute requires the concurrence of the governor and the Legislature in order to take effect. (c) The department may: (i) direct commencement of an action as provided for in Section 54-7-24 in the name of the state to stop or prevent a violation of a department order issued to protect public safety by a railroad entity; and (ii) petition the Public Service Commission to assess and bring an action as provided for in Section 54-7-21 to recover penalties for failure of a railroad entity to comply with a final order of the department issued pursuant to the department's authority under this section.
Utah Code § 72-2-206 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-206
§ 72-2-206. Department authority to contract.
Status: in_force

The department may, upon approval of the commission: (1) make all contracts, execute all instruments, and do all things necessary or convenient to provide financial assistance for transportation projects or publicly owned infrastructure projects in accordance with this chapter; and (2) enter into and perform the contracts and agreements with entities concerning the planning, construction, lease, or other acquisition, installation, or financing of transportation projects or publicly owned infrastructure projects.
Utah Code § 72-1-303 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-303
§ 72-1-303. Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission has the following duties: (a) determining priorities and funding levels of projects and programs in the state transportation systems and the capital development of new public transit facilities for each fiscal year based on project lists compiled by the department and taking into consideration the strategic initiatives described in Section 72-1-211; (b) determining additions and deletions to state highways under Chapter 4, Designation of State Highways Act; (c) holding public meetings and otherwise providing for public input in transportation matters; (d) making policies and rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, necessary to perform the commission's duties described under this section; (e) in accordance with Section 63G-4-301, reviewing orders issued by the executive director in adjudicative proceedings held in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; (f) advising the department on state transportation systems policy; (g) approving settlement agreements of condemnation cases subject to Section 63G-10-401; (h) in accordance with Section 17B-2a-807, appointing a commissioner to serve as a nonvoting member or a voting member on the board of trustees of a small public transit district; (i) in accordance with Sections 17B-2a-808 and 17B-2a-808.1, reviewing, at least annually, the plans submitted by public transit districts; (j) determining the priorities and funding levels of public transit innovation grants, as defined in Section 72-2-401; (k) approving grant awards administered by the Utah Broadband Center in accordance with Section 72-19-301; and (l) reviewing administrative rules made, substantively amended, or repealed by the department. (2) (a) The commission shall annually report to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee: (i) a list of the new transportation capacity projects in the state transportation system and the funding levels or shortages for those projects; and (ii) the unfunded highway construction and maintenance needs within the state. (b) The Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee shall: (i) review the information reported by the Transportation Commission; and (ii) make a recommendation to the Legislature on: (A) the amount of additional funding to allocate to transportation; and (B) the source of revenue for the additional funding allocation under Subsection (2)(b)(ii)(A). (3) The commission shall review and may approve plans for the construction of a highway facility over sovereign lakebed lands in accordance with Chapter 6, Part 3, Approval of Highway Facilities on Sovereign Lands Act. (4) One or more associations representing airport operators or pilots in the state shall annually report to the commission recommended airport improvement projects and any other information related to the associations' expertise and relevant to the commission's duties.
Utah Code § 72-4-219 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-219
§ 72-4-219. Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Grand Army of the Republic Highway composed of the existing Highway 6 within the state. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-7-304 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-304
§ 72-7-304. Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not dig up, cut down, or otherwise willfully damage or destroy any shade, ornamental, or other tree, planted and standing on any public highway in conformity to law. (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner of the tree for treble the amount of damages sustained.
Utah Code § 72-4-208 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-208
§ 72-4-208. James V. Hansen Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the James V. Hansen Highway comprising a section of Route 89 beginning in Farmington at the Route 89 and Interstate Highway 15 interchange north to Route 203, Harrison Boulevard in South Ogden. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the James V. Hansen Highway on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-10-118 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-118
§ 72-10-118. Reason for department order to be stated -- Closing airports -- Notice -- Right of inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) Before establishing and operating a non-federally funded airport that is open or available for public use in this state, an airport shall obtain a license issued and authorized by the department. (2) If the department rejects an application for a license described under Subsection (1), or issues an order under this chapter that requires or prohibits certain actions, the department shall state: (a) the reasons for the rejection or order; and (b) the requirements to be met before approval will be given or the order changed. (3) The department may order the closing of an airport until the department's requirements have been fulfilled. (4) (a) An airport not meeting the standards required by the department shall: (i) be given notice of the airport's noncompliance; and (ii) have 10 days from the receipt of that notice to respond to the department with a plan and schedule for compliance. (b) If the airport fails to respond within the required time, the department may revoke the airport license and close the airport. (5) The department and a state, county, or municipal officer charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter may inspect and examine at reasonable hours a premise, building, or other structure where regulated airports are operated.
Utah Code § 72-10-402 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-402
§ 72-10-402. Declaration with respect to airport hazards.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that: (1) an airport hazard endangers the lives and property of users of the airport and of occupants of land in its vicinity; (2) an obstruction of the type that reduces the size of the area available for the landing, taking-off, and maneuvering of aircraft tends to destroy or impair the utility of the airport and the public investment in the airport; (3) the creation or establishment of an airport hazard is a public nuisance and an injury to the community served by the airport in question; (4) it is necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety, and general welfare that the creation or establishment of airport hazards be prevented; (5) this should be accomplished, to the extent legally possible, by exercise of the police power, without compensation; (6) both the prevention of the creation or establishment of airport hazards and the elimination, removal, alteration, mitigation, or marking and lighting of existing airport hazards are public purposes for which political subdivisions may raise and expend public funds and acquire land or property interests in land; and (7) the establishment of an airport overlay zone best prevents the creation or establishment of an airport hazard, and promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare.
Utah Code § 72-4-104 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-104
§ 72-4-104. Disposition of portion of highways realigned.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may make changes in the alignment of state highways to provide for greater highway safety or more economical highway operation and maintenance. (2) When a state highway is realigned, the former portion of it may be: (a) returned or relinquished to the county or municipality in which it is situated to be maintained as a highway; (b) abandoned by the department if it no longer serves the purpose of a highway; or (c) disposed of in accordance with Section 72-5-111 if the former portion was purchased in fee.
Utah Code § 72-11-215 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-215
§ 72-11-215. Passenger ropeways -- Use in dangerous manner unlawful.
Status: in_force

A person who rides or uses a passenger ropeway may not do so in a manner that may endanger the life and safety of another person or cause damage to passenger ropeway equipment.
Utah Code § 72-9-403 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-403
§ 72-9-403. Contribution between connecting motor carriers.
Status: in_force

(1) The motor carrier paying for the loss or damage to property transported or received is entitled to recovery from the motor carrier responsible for the loss or damage, or on the motor carrier's line the loss, damage, or injury was sustained. (2) The amount of the loss or damage is equal to the amount the motor carrier is required to pay to the persons entitled to the recovery.
Utah Code § 72-10-703 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-703
§ 72-10-703. Advanced air mobility toolkit.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "political subdivision" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-10-401. (2) On or before July 1, 2026, the department shall: (a) develop a toolkit for a political subdivision to address advanced air mobility, including: (i) model ordinances governing advanced air mobility; (ii) best practices; and (iii) available resources that can assist the political subdivision in developing and implementing advanced air mobility policy; (b) regularly maintain and update the toolkit; and (c) make the toolkit publicly available on the department's website. (3) The department may not require a political subdivision to adopt or implement any portion of the advanced air mobility toolkit.
Utah Code § 72-11-105 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-105
§ 72-11-105. Authority of committee to accept grants and assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) The committee is authorized to co-operate and contract with and accept grants or other assistance from any other agency of the state of Utah and from any department, bureau, agency, instrumentality, office or officer of the United States and from the trustees or administrators of any fund established in the interest of conservation or recreation. (2) The grants or other assistance may be used for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, development, and operation of any of the areas, facilities, activities, or services at any time under, or intended to be brought under, the jurisdiction or control of the committee, expressly including those contemplated by the provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 72-3-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-106
§ 72-3-106. Actions to determine priority of use of public roads.
Status: in_force

(1) The county attorney under the direction of the county legislative body shall determine a priority of public use of all county roads. (2) This action may be instigated by the written request of 10 taxpayers of the county to the county legislative body. (3) The county legislative body shall request the county attorney to instigate action within a reasonable length of time.
Utah Code § 72-11-109 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-109
§ 72-11-109. Revenues from operation to be pledged to payment of bonds and used for costs of operation and maintenance.
Status: in_force

(1) Any resolution or trust indenture authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds shall provide that all toll rates and charges and fees imposed for the use of all transportation, visitor care and accommodations, recreational and other facilities and all services, the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of revenue bonds authorized hereunder, shall be at all times fixed in the amounts as will yield sufficient revenues to pay principal of and interest on the bonds, to maintain the necessary reserves in connection therewith and to pay the annual cost of operation and maintenance of any of the facilities. (2) The committee may in the resolution or trust indenture pledge to the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds all or part of the revenues arising from the operation of all transportation, visitor care and accommodations, recreational and other facilities, and all services operated by the commission in connection with the Wasatch Mountain State Park, whether or not acquired with the proceeds of the revenue bonds, after there shall have been paid from the revenues the annual costs of operation and maintenance of all the facilities, including necessary costs of insurance. (3) The committee may also in the resolution or trust indenture reserve the right to issue bonds on a parity with the bonds authorized by the resolution or indenture under the terms and conditions as may be provided therein. (4) After and subject to the payment of annual operating and maintenance expenses and insurance costs, the bond redemption and interest payments, including reserves therefor, shall constitute a first lien on all the rates, tolls and charges, and other revenues received from the use and operation of the project or projects for the acquisition and construction of which the revenue bonds were issued, and of any other revenue received from the operation of facilities in connection with the Wasatch Mountain State Park that may be pledged by the committee as security for the payment of the revenue bonds and interest for this project or projects.
Utah Code § 72-3-207 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-207
§ 72-3-207. State Park Access Highways Improvement Program -- Distribution -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the State Park Access Highways Improvement Program within the department. (2) The program shall be funded from the following revenue sources: (a) any voluntary contributions received for improvements to state park access highways; and (b) appropriations made to the program by the Legislature. (3) The department may use the program money as matching grants to a county or municipality for the improvement of class B or class C roads specified as state park access highways under this part subject to: (a) money available in the program; (b) prioritization of the program money by the commission; (c) a county or municipality providing at least 50% of the cost of each improvement project in matching funds; and (d) rules made under Subsection (4). (4) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, necessary to administer the program and to establish the procedures for a county or municipality to apply for a grant of program money. (5) The department shall commit funds for state park access highway projects for the amount of funding currently programmed in a funded year in the 2007 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Utah Code § 72-10-201 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-201
§ 72-10-201. Powers of department -- Acceptance of property.
Status: in_force

The department, a county, or municipal legislative body may accept contributions of money or real or personal property for the purpose of establishing, developing, operating, or maintaining airports under this part.
Utah Code § 72-4-137 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-137
§ 72-4-137. State highways -- SR-311 to SR-320, SR-491.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-311. From Route 40 northerly to the boat ramp at Starvation Lake State Park. (2) SR-312. From the parking area at the south marina of Willard Bay State Park east to a local road. (3) SR-313. From the camping area at Dead Horse Point northerly to Route 191 near Seven Mile Canyon. (4) SR-314. From Route 189 northwesterly to the boat ramp at Deer Creek Lake State Recreation area. (5) SR-315. From the parking area at the marina of Willard Bay North State Recreation Area northerly to 750 North in Willard, then east to Route 89. (6) SR-316. From the Great Goosenecks of the San Juan State Park northeasterly to Route 261. (7) SR-317. Roads and parking areas at the Calvin L. Rampton Complex. (8) SR-318. From Route 9 northerly to Quail Creek State Park pay gate. (9) SR-319. From the southbound on and off ramps of Route 40, Mayflower Interchange southeasterly to the Jordanelle State Park fee station. (10) SR-320. Department of Public Safety Emergency Vehicle Operation Range at Camp Williams. (11) SR-491. From Route 191 at Monticello east to the Utah-Colorado state line.
Utah Code § 72-2-133 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-133
§ 72-2-133. Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund -- Creation -- Uses.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Graveled road" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-2-108. (b) "Paved road" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-2-108. (c) (i) "Qualifying county" means a county that: (A) is a county of the third through sixth class, as classified in Section 17-60-104, except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii); (B) has imposed a local option sales and use tax pursuant to: (I) Section 59-12-2217; (II) Section 59-12-2218; or (III) Section 59-12-2219; and (C) has not imposed a local option sales and use tax pursuant to Section 59-12-2220 on or before January 1, 2023. (ii) "Qualifying county" does not include a county of the third class, as classified in Section 17-60-104, with an airport facilitating commercial flights to three or more airports outside of the state. (d) "Qualifying municipality" means a municipality located within a qualifying county. (e) "Qualifying recipient" means qualifying county or a qualifying municipality. (f) "Road mile" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-2-108. (g) "Weighted mileage" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-2-108. (2) There is created in the Transportation Fund an expendable special revenue fund called the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund. (3) The Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund shall be funded by: (a) deposits into the fund as described in Subsection 41-1a-1201(9); (b) appropriations by the Legislature; and (c) other deposits into the fund. (4) The department shall administer the fund. (5) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2024, and subject to Subsection (5)(b), the department shall annually distribute revenue in the fund among qualifying recipients in the following manner: (i) 50% in the ratio that the class B roads weighted mileage within each county and class C roads weighted mileage within each municipality bear to the total class B and class C roads weighted mileage within the state; and (ii) 50% in the ratio that the population of a county or municipality bears to the total population of the state. (b) To the extent not otherwise required by federal law, population shall be based on: (i) the most recent estimate from the Utah Population Committee created in Section 63C-20-103; or (ii) if the Utah Population Committee estimate is not available for each municipality and unincorporated area, the adjusted sub-county population estimate provided by the Utah Population Committee in accordance with Section 63C-20-104. (6) A qualifying recipient may only use funds distributed as described in this section in the same manner as class B and class C road funds distributed in accordance with Section 72-2-108. (7) (a) (i) Before October 1 of each year, the department shall inform the State Tax Commission which counties, if any, have an airport described in Subsection (1)(c)(ii). (ii) Before November 1 of each year, the State Tax Commission shall notify the department and indicate which counties are qualifying counties. (b) After receiving the notification described in Subsection (7)(a)(ii), the department shall distribute funds for the following year to the municipalities and counties that were identified as qualifying recipients in the notification described in Subsection (7)(a).
Utah Code § 72-10-205 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-205
§ 72-10-205. Acquisition of property -- Condemnation.
Status: in_force

(1) Private property needed by the department or a county, municipality, or airport authority for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field may be acquired by grant, purchase, lease, or other means if the department or the political subdivision is able to agree with the owners of the property on the terms of acquisition. (2) If no agreement can be reached, the private property may be obtained by condemnation in the manner provided for the state or a political subdivision to acquire real property for public purposes.
Utah Code § 72-7-301 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-301
§ 72-7-301. Liability for damage to highway, highway equipment, or highway sign -- Liability for damage to highway from illegal operation of oversize or overweight vehicles -- Recovery.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who by any means willfully or negligently injures or damages any highway, highway equipment, or highway sign is liable for the damage. (2) A person who operates or moves any vehicle or object on any highway is liable for all damage that the highway sustains from: (a) any illegal operation or movement of a vehicle or object; and (b) any vehicle or object that exceeds the maximum size, weight, or load limitations specified by law, with or without authority of an oversize or overweight permit. (3) (a) Except under Subsection (3)(b), if the operator is not the owner of the vehicle or object but is operating or moving the vehicle or object with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and operator are jointly and severally liable under Subsection (2) for any damage caused to a highway by the operation or movement of the vehicle or object. (b) An operator who is not the owner of the vehicle or object and who under an express or implied condition of his employment or any privilege related to his employment is required to operate or move a vehicle or object in violation of Part 4, Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations, is not liable for any damage caused to a highway by the illegal operation or movement of the vehicle or object. (4) The value of the property damaged may be recovered in a civil action brought by the highway authority having jurisdiction over the property damaged. (5) (a) For purposes of this section, the value of the damaged property includes the full cost to: (i) repair the damaged property; or (ii) replace the damaged property with a replacement that is functionally equivalent to the property that was damaged. (b) Except for the replacement of a damaged motor vehicle, the costs described in Subsection (5)(a) may not be reduced based on the depreciated value of the damaged property at the time the damage occurs.
Utah Code § 72-4-130 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-130
§ 72-4-130. State highways -- SR-241, SR-243, SR-248.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-241. From Route 114 east on 1600 North in Orem to Route 89. (2) SR-243. From Route 89 in Logan Canyon to Beaver Mountain Ski Resort. (3) SR-248. From Route 224 at Park City Junction to Route 40 at the Park City Interchange; then southeasterly and easterly to Route 32 in Kamas.
Utah Code § 72-11-211 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-211
§ 72-11-211. Passenger ropeways -- Inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) The committee may order inspections of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger ropeways as the committee may reasonably require. (2) If, as the result of an inspection, it is found that a violation of the committee's rules exists, or a condition in passenger ropeway construction, operation, or maintenance exists that endangers the safety of the public, an immediate report shall be made to the operator whose passenger ropeway has received the inspection and to the committee for appropriate investigation and order. (3) A private residence passenger ropeway is not subject to the inspection requirements under this section.
Utah Code § 72-6-115 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-115
§ 72-6-115. Traffic Management Systems.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The Department of Transportation shall implement and administer traffic management systems to: (i) facilitate the efficient flow of motor vehicle traffic on state highways to improve regional mobility; and (ii) reduce motor vehicle emissions where those improvements are cost effective. (b) A traffic management system shall be designed to allow safe, efficient, and effective: (i) integration of existing traffic management systems; (ii) additions of highways and intersections under county and city administrative jurisdiction; (iii) incorporation of other traffic management systems; and (iv) adaptation to future traffic needs. (2) (a) The cost of implementing and administering a traffic management system shall be shared pro rata by the department and the counties and municipalities using it. (b) The department shall enter into an agreement or contract under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, with a county or municipality to share costs incurred under this section. (3) Additional highways and intersections under the administrative jurisdiction of a county or municipality may be added to a traffic management system upon application of the county or municipality after: (a) approval by the department; (b) determination of the appropriate cost share of the addition under Subsection (2)(a); and (c) an agreement under Subsection (2)(b).
Utah Code § 72-6-104 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-104
§ 72-6-104. Highways to conform to grade and direction in municipalities.
Status: in_force

Except for the highways part of the interstate system, a highway that extends through a municipality shall conform to the direction and grade of other streets in the municipality unless permission is obtained from the highway authorities of the municipality for a variance in the direction and grade.
Utah Code § 72-4-109 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-109
§ 72-4-109. State highways -- SR-31, SR-32, SR-34 to SR-40.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-31. From Route 89 in Fairview southeasterly to Route 10 in Huntington. (2) SR-32. From Route 40 north of Heber City, northeasterly to a junction with Route 35 at Francis; then north through Kamas to the Route 80 westbound off-ramp northeast of Wanship. (3) SR-34. From Route 18 east on 100 North Street in St. George to the east side curb of River Road. (4) SR-35. From Route 32 at Francis southeasterly through Tabiona to Route 87 north of Duchesne. (5) SR-36. From Route 6 west of Eureka northerly through Tooele and Mills Junction to Route 80 at Tooele Interchange. (6) SR-37. From Route 126 in Sunset west through Clinton to south of Hooper; then northerly through Hooper to west of West Haven; then east through West Haven to Route 108 near Roy. (7) SR-38. From Route 13 in Brigham City northerly through Honeyville and Deweyville to Route 30 in Collinston. (8) SR-39. From Route 134 easterly on Twelfth Street in Ogden and Ogden Canyon to Route 16 in Woodruff. (9) SR-40. From Route 80 at Silver Creek Junction southerly through Heber City then easterly through Duchesne, Vernal, and Jensen to the Utah-Colorado state line.
Utah Code § 72-1-220 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-220
§ 72-1-220. Discovery and admission as evidence of certain reports and surveys.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to Subsection (2), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following materials are privileged, are not subject to discovery or admissible evidence in a proceeding before a federal or state court, and may not be considered for any other purpose in an action for damages arising from an occurrence at a location described in the materials: (a) a report; (b) a survey; (c) a schedule; (d) a list; or (e) data compiled or collected. (2) The privilege described in Subsection (1) applies only if the materials were created or collected: (a) in accordance with 23 U.S.C. Sec. 409; (b) under federal or state law for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of: (i) a potential crash site; (ii) a hazardous highway condition; or (iii) a railway-highway crossing; or (c) for the purpose of developing a highway or railway safety construction improvement project, regardless of the funding source.
Utah Code § 72-5-114 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-114
§ 72-5-114. Property acquired in advance of construction -- Lease or rental.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The department may acquire real property or interests or improvements in real property in advance of the actual construction, reconstruction, or improvement of highways or public transit facilities in order to save on acquisition costs or avoid the payment of excessive damages. (b) The real property or interests or improvements in real property may be leased or rented by the department in a manner, for a period of time, and for a sum determined by the department to be in the best interest of the state. (2) (a) The department may employ private agencies to manage rental properties when it is more economical and in the best interests of the state. (b) All money received for leases and rentals, after deducting any portion to which the federal government may be entitled, shall be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the Transportation Fund.
Utah Code § 72-11-205 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-205
§ 72-11-205. Passenger ropeways -- Registration of ropeways.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) through (4), a passenger ropeway may not be operated in this state unless it is registered with the committee. (2) The initial application for registration of a passenger ropeway permits the operator to operate the passenger ropeway until final action on the application is taken by the committee. (3) If an operator files an application to renew registration of a passenger ropeway, then the operator may continue the operation of the passenger ropeway under the existing registration until the committee takes final action on the pending application and has: (a) issued a certificate to the operator; or (b) given written notice to the operator that the passenger ropeway has not qualified for certification. (4) A private residence passenger ropeway may be operated in this state without fulfilling the registration requirements of this section.
Utah Code § 72-10-114 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-114
§ 72-10-114. Mechanic's certificate of competency.
Status: in_force

(1) Mechanics will be rated as airframe or powerplant mechanics. (2) A person may hold a plurality of certificate of competency, including both classes of mechanic's certificate of competency or a pilot's and mechanic's certificate of competency. (3) The certificate shall be a currently effective certificate of competency issued by the government of the United States. (4) This restriction does not apply to mechanics employed by the United States government.
Utah Code § 72-4-126 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-126
§ 72-4-126. State highways -- SR-201 to SR-204, SR-208 to SR-211.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-201. From Route 80 at Lake Point Junction easterly to 900 West; then northerly to 2100 South Street; then easterly to Route 89. (2) SR-202. From Route 201 near Garfield northwesterly through the Garfield Cutoff to Route 80. (3) SR-203. From Route 89 near Uintah northerly on Harrison Boulevard in Ogden to Route 39. (4) SR-204. From Route 26 north on Wall Avenue in Ogden to Route 89. (5) SR-208. From Route 40 east of Fruitland northerly to Route 35 near Tabiona. (6) SR-209. From Kennecott gate in Copperton northeasterly to 9000 South; then easterly on 9000 South; then easterly to 9400 South; then easterly to Route 210 near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. (7) SR-210. From Route 190 at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon southeasterly on Wasatch Boulevard and through Little Cottonwood Canyon, to Alta, including the Alta Bypass. (8) SR-211. From Dugout Ranch southeasterly; then northeasterly to Route 191 near Church Rock.
Utah Code § 72-10-1303 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-1303
§ 72-10-1303. Spaceport Exploration Committee duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The committee shall: (a) establish key objectives that the state should pursue in establishing a spaceport; (b) evaluate the supported activities that would be most feasible for a spaceport in the state; (c) conduct a spaceport feasibility study; (d) conduct a spaceport siting assessment; (e) evaluate the advantages and disadvantages the state has in establishing a spaceport; and (f) make recommendations to the Legislature regarding whether it is in the state's best interest to establish a spaceport. (2) The committee may: (a) authorize the department to contract with one or more consultants to perform research, analysis, and legal work, or to provide other assistance necessary to accomplish the committee's duties; (b) establish any advisory committees or working groups needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities; (c) by majority vote, add up to three non-voting committee members; and (d) appoint one or more working groups to advise and assist the committee. (3) The committee shall: (a) create a report that: (i) details the committee's conclusions on the items described in Subsection (1); and (ii) includes recommendations on legislation needed to implement the committee's conclusions; and (b) report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than November 30, 2026.
Utah Code § 72-4-129 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-129
§ 72-4-129. State highways -- SR-231, SR-232, SR-235, and SR-240.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-231. From Route 89 in Fairview northerly via Main Street to Route 31. (2) SR-232. From Route 126 in Layton north to the south entrance to Hill Air Force Base. (3) SR-235. From Route 89 in Ogden north to Route 134 in North Ogden. (4) SR-240. From Route 15 east to Route 38 in Honeyville.
Utah Code § 72-7-504 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-504
§ 72-7-504. Advertising prohibited near interstate or primary system -- Exceptions -- Logo advertising -- Department rules.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "specific service trailblazer sign" means a guide sign that provides users with business identification or directional information for services and eligible activities that are advertised on a logo advertising sign authorized under Subsection (3)(a)(i). (2) Outdoor advertising that is capable of being read or comprehended from any place on the main-traveled way of an interstate or primary system may not be erected or maintained, except: (a) directional and other official signs and notices authorized or required by law, including signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders and scenic and historic attractions, informational or directional signs regarding utility service, emergency telephone signs, buried or underground utility markers, and above ground utility closure signs; (b) on-premise signs advertising the sale or lease of property upon which the on-premise signs are located; (c) on-premise signs advertising major activities conducted on the property where the on-premise signs are located; (d) public assembly facility signs; (e) unified commercial development signs that have received a waiver as described in Section 72-7-504.6; (f) signs located in a commercial or industrial zone; (g) signs located in unzoned industrial or commercial areas as determined from actual land uses; and (h) logo advertising under Subsection (3). (3) (a) The department may itself or by contract erect, administer, and maintain informational signs: (i) on the main-traveled way of an interstate or primary system, as it existed on June 1, 1991, specific service signs for the display of logo advertising and information of interest, excluding specific service trailblazer signs as defined in rules adopted in accordance with Section 41-6a-301, to the traveling public if: (A) the department complies with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, in the lease or other contract agreement with a private party for the sign or sign space; and (B) the private party for the lease of the sign or sign space pays an amount set by the department to be paid to the department or the party under contract with the department under this Subsection (3); and (ii) only on rural conventional roads as defined in rules adopted in accordance with Section 41-6a-301 in a county of the fourth, fifth, or sixth class for tourist-oriented directional signs that display logo advertising and information of interest to the traveling public if: (A) the department complies with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, in the lease or other contract agreement with a private party for the tourist-oriented directional sign or sign space; and (B) the private party for the lease of the sign or sign space pays an amount set by the department to be paid to the department or the party under contract with the department under this Subsection (3). (b) The amount shall be sufficient to cover the costs of erecting, administering, and maintaining the signs or sign spaces. (c) (i) Any sign erected pursuant to this Subsection (3) which was existing as of March 1, 2015, shall be permitted as if it were in compliance with this Subsection (3). (ii) A noncompliant sign shall only be permitted for the contract period of the advertising contract. (iii) A new advertising contract may not be issued for a noncompliant sign. (d) The department may consult the Governor's Office of Economic Development in carrying out this Subsection (3). (4) (a) Revenue generated under Subsection (3) shall be: (i) applied first to cover department costs under Subsection (3); and (ii) deposited into the Transportation Fund. (b) Revenue in excess of costs under Subsection (3)(a) shall be deposited into the General Fund as a dedicated credit for use by the Governor's Office of Economic Development no later than the following fiscal year. (5) Outdoor advertising under Subsections (2)(a), (f), (g), and (h) shall conform to the rules made by the department under Sections 72-7-506 and 72-7-507.
Utah Code § 72-4-134 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-134
§ 72-4-134. State highways -- SR-282, SR-284 to SR-287, SR-289, and SR-290.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-282. At University of Utah. (a) From 500 South Street north on Campus Center Drive to South Campus Drive. (b) From University Street and 400 South Street easterly and northeasterly on South Campus Drive to Wasatch Drive. (c) From Foothill Boulevard Route 186 northerly on Wasatch Drive to South Medical Drive. (d) From Wasatch Drive northerly on South Medical Drive and West Medical Drive to North Campus Drive; then south and southwest to University Street and 100 South Street. (2) SR-284. At Weber State University in Ogden. (a) From 4100 South Street northerly on the peripheral road to Edvalson Street; then northwesterly and westerly on 3700 South Street to Route 203, Harrison Boulevard. (b) From Route 203 easterly on 4100 South Street to Taylor Avenue. (c) Campus North Road from the north-south peripheral road easterly on Edvalson Street to Foothill Drive. (d) From Route 203, Harrison Boulevard, easterly on 3850 South Street to north-south peripheral road. (e) From Route 203, Harrison Boulevard, easterly on 4000 South Street to the north-south peripheral road. (3) SR-285. The Institute for the Deaf. From Twentieth Street in Ogden northwesterly to Monroe Avenue. (4) SR-286. From Route 235 to and including a peripheral road at the State Industrial School in Ogden. (5) SR-287. From Route 140 in Bluffdale northerly via Pony Express Road to Bitterbrush Lane in Draper. (6) SR-289. At College of Southern Utah. From Route 130 in Cedar City westerly on Center Street to 1150 West Street; then south to Second South Street; then east to Third West Street; then north to Center Street, providing a peripheral road around the College of Southern Utah. (7) SR-290. At Snow College. From Route 89 in Ephraim easterly on First North Street to Fourth East Street; then south to Center Street; then west to Route 89, providing a peripheral road around Snow College.
Utah Code § 72-16-401 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-401
§ 72-16-401. Penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

(1) If an owner-operator or operator violates a provision of this chapter with respect to an amusement ride, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the director may: (a) deny, suspend, or revoke, in whole or in part, the owner-operator's annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride permit for the amusement ride; or (b) impose fines or administrative penalties in accordance with rules made by the committee. (2) Upon a violation of a provision of this chapter, the director may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, to enjoin the operation of an amusement ride.
Utah Code § 72-1-203 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-203
§ 72-1-203. Deputy director -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Other assistants and advisers -- Salaries.
Status: in_force

(1) The executive director shall appoint the following deputy directors, who shall serve at the discretion of the executive director: (a) the deputy director of engineering and operation, who shall be a registered professional engineer in the state, and who shall be the chief engineer of the department; and (b) the deputy director of planning and investment. (2) As assigned by the executive director, the deputy directors described in Subsection (1) may assist the executive director with the following departmental responsibilities: (a) project development, including statewide standards for project design and construction, right-of-way, materials, testing, structures, and construction; (b) oversight of the management of the region offices described in Section 72-1-205; (c) operations and traffic management; (d) oversight of operations of motor carriers and ports; (e) transportation systems safety; (f) aeronautical operations; (g) equipment for department engineering and maintenance functions; (h) oversight and coordination of planning, including: (i) development of statewide strategic initiatives for planning across all modes of transportation; (ii) coordination with metropolitan planning organizations and local governments; (iii) coordination with a large public transit district, including planning, project development, outreach, programming, environmental studies and impact statements, construction, and impacts on public transit operations; and (iv) transportation corridor and area planning; (i) asset management; (j) programming and prioritization of transportation projects; (k) fulfilling requirements for environmental studies and impact statements; (l) resource investment, including identification, development, and oversight of public-private partnership opportunities; (m) data analytics services to the department; (n) transportation corridor preservation; (o) employee development; (p) maintenance planning; (q) oversight and facilitation of the negotiations and integration of public transit providers described in Section 17B-2a-827; (r) oversight and supervision of any fixed guideway capital development project within the boundaries of a large public transit district, including those responsibilities described in Subsections (2)(a), (h), (j), (k), and (l), and the implementation and enforcement of any federal grant obligations associated with fixed guideway capital development project funding; and (s) other departmental responsibilities as determined by the executive director. (3) The executive director shall ensure that the same deputy director does not oversee or supervise both the fixed guideway capital development responsibilities described in Subsection (2)(r) and the department's fixed guideway rail safety responsibilities, including the responsibilities described in Section 72-1-214. (4) The executive director shall ensure that the same deputy director does not oversee or supervise both the authorization of a telecommunication provider to have longitudinal access to state right-of-way as described in Section 72-7-108, and the operations and duties of the Utah Broadband Center created in Section 72-19-201. (5) The executive director may delegate to a large public transit district certain projects or acquisitions described in Subsection (2)(r) related to fixed guideway capital development if the executive director determines that the large public transit district is better positioned or equipped for that particular project or acquisition.
Utah Code § 72-10-113 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-113
§ 72-10-113. Pilot's certificate of competency required -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not pilot within this state any civil aircraft unless that person is the holder of a currently effective pilot's certificate of competency issued by the government of the United States. (2) This restriction does not apply to any person operating any aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has a reciprocal agreement covering the operation of the licensed aircraft.
Utah Code § 72-11-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-102
§ 72-11-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Aerial lift" means a ropeway on which passengers are transported in cabins or on chairs. (2) "Aerial tramway" means a ropeway on which passengers are transported in cable supported carriers and are not in contact with the ground or snow surface and that reciprocates between terminals. (3) "Area" means the geographic area, terrain, and ski slopes served by a passenger ropeway. (4) "Committee" means the Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee created by Section 72-11-202. (5) "Conveyor" means a device used to transport skiers and snowboarders standing on a flexible moving element or belt. (6) "Detachable grip lift" means a monocable or bicable ropeway system on which carriers circulate around the system alternately attaching to and detaching from a moving haul rope. (7) "Funicular" means a ropeway on which carriers are supported and guided by a guideway and that is propelled by means of a haul rope system and that is operated as a single or double reversible system. (8) "Industry" means the passenger ropeway business activities of any person in the state who owns, manages, or directs the operation of a passenger ropeway. (9) "Operator" means a person, including any political subdivision or instrumentality of the political subdivision, who owns, manages, or directs the operation of a passenger ropeway. (10) (a) "Passenger ropeway" means a device, excluding an elevator, used to transport passengers along a level, inclined or declined path by means of a haul rope or other flexible elements that is driven by a power unit that remains essentially at a single location. (b) Passenger ropeways include the following: (i) an aerial tramway; (ii) an aerial lift, including a detachable grip lift and chair lift; (iii) a conveyor; (iv) a funicular; (v) a surface lift, including a J-bar, T-bar, or platter pull; and (vi) a rope tow, including a wire rope and fiber rope tow. (11) "Private residence passenger ropeway" means a passenger ropeway that: (a) is installed at a private residence; (b) is not accessible to the general public; (c) is not used for commercial purposes; and (d) (i) is owned by one single owner; and (ii) the owner described in Subsection (11)(d)(i) is not: (A) a unit or homeowner's association; or (B) a planned unit development or a planned residential unit development organization or entity. (12) "Rope tow" means a ropeway on which passengers remain in contact with the ground or snow surface and are pulled in one direction only by a towing device attached to a circulating wire rope. (13) "Surface lift" means a ropeway on which passengers remain in contact with the ground or snow surface and are pulled by a towing device attached to a circulating overhead wire rope, and includes a J-bar, T-bar, or platter pull.
Utah Code § 72-4-206 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-206
§ 72-4-206. The Utah Fruitway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Utah Fruitway comprising a section of Route 89 beginning at the Box Elder and Weber County line north to the south city limit of Brigham City. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the Utah Fruitway on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-10-701 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-701
§ 72-10-701. Preemption of local ordinance -- Business licensing.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "advanced air mobility business" means a business that operates an unmanned aircraft system or an advanced air mobility system for a commercial purpose that is required to obtain a certificate pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 107 or 135. (2) A political subdivision of the state, or an entity within a political subdivision of the state, may not enact a law, ordinance, or rule governing the private use of an unmanned aircraft or the private use of an advanced air mobility system, unless: (a) authorized by this chapter; or (b) the political subdivision or entity is an airport operator that enacts the law, rule, or ordinance to govern: (i) the operation of an unmanned aircraft or an advanced air mobility system within the geographic boundaries of the airport over which the airport operator has authority; or (ii) the takeoff or landing of an unmanned aircraft or an aircraft operated as part of an advanced air mobility system at the airport over which the airport operator has authority. (3) (a) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a political subdivision may require an advanced air mobility business to obtain a business license if the advanced air mobility business does not hold a current business license in good standing from another political subdivision in the state. (b) A political subdivision may only charge a licensing fee to an advanced air mobility business in an amount that reimburses the political subdivision for the actual cost of processing the business license. (4) A political subdivision may not require an advanced air mobility business to: (a) obtain a separate business license beyond the initial business license described in Subsection (3)(a); (b) pay a fee other than the fee for the initial business license described in Subsection (3); or (c) pay a fee for each employee the advanced air mobility business employs. (5) A political subdivision shall provide a reasonable accommodation to an advanced air mobility business with regard to any regulation or restriction on the size of the business. (6) A political subdivision shall recognize as valid within the political subdivision the business license of an advanced air mobility business obtained in another political subdivision within the state, if the business license is current and in good standing. (7) (a) A political subdivision may not create a monopoly by entering into an agreement to grant or permit an exclusive right to one or more vertiport owners as the only vertiport owners or operators within the boundary of the political subdivision. (b) Subsection (7)(a) does not preclude a political subdivision from granting a permit or right to a vertiport owner or operator if only one owner or operator applies for a permit in that political subdivision. (8) Notwithstanding Subsection (7), if a political subdivision issues a permit to a vertiport owner or operator, unless the vertiport owner, operator, or facility receives any public money, the vertiport owner or operator may exclude other users from using the owner's or operator's vertiport. (9) This chapter supersedes any law, ordinance, or rule enacted by a political subdivision of the state before July 1, 2022.
Utah Code § 72-16-304 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-304
§ 72-16-304. Safety standards.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to Subsections (2) and (3) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the committee shall make rules adopting the relevant safety standards developed by the ASTM International Committee F24. (2) The committee may modify or update the safety standards described in Subsection (1), consistent with nationally recognized amusement ride standards. (3) The committee may amend or exempt a safety standard adopted under this section based upon unique circumstances, if appropriate to ensure public safety.
Utah Code § 72-10-603 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-603
§ 72-10-603. Duties of the Criminal Investigation and Technical Services Division -- Costs of separate file and background check.
Status: in_force

(1) If a city requests the division to conduct a criminal background check under Section 72-10-602, the division shall: (a) release to the city the full record of criminal convictions for the ground transportation service provider who is the subject of the background check; (b) if requested by the city, seek additional information from regional or national criminal data files in conducting the criminal background check; (c) maintain a separate file of fingerprints submitted under Section 72-10-602; and (d) notify the requesting city when a new entry is made against a ground transportation service provider whose fingerprints are held in the file. (2) (a) Each city requesting a criminal background check shall pay to the division the cost of: (i) maintaining the separate file of fingerprints under Subsection (1); and (ii) conducting a criminal background check under Section 72-10-602, including costs charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other entity for conducting a national criminal background check, if requested by a city. (b) The cost borne by a city under Subsection (2)(a) may be covered by fees charged to a ground transportation service provider who is the subject of the background check.
Utah Code § 72-6-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-101
§ 72-6-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Construction, Maintenance, and Operations Act."
Utah Code § 72-1-216 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-216
§ 72-1-216. Statewide electric vehicle charging network plan -- Report.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The department, in consultation with relevant entities in the private sector, shall develop a statewide electric vehicle charging network plan. (b) To develop the statewide electric vehicle charging network plan, the department shall consult with political subdivisions and other relevant state agencies, divisions, and entities, including: (i) the Department of Environmental Quality created in Section 19-1-104; (ii) the Division of Facilities Construction and Management created in Section 63A-5b-301; (iii) the Office of Energy Development created in Section 79-6-401; and (iv) the Department of Natural Resources created in Section 79-2-201. (2) The statewide electric vehicle charging network plan shall provide implementation strategies to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations are available: (a) at strategic locations as determined by the department; (b) at incremental distances no greater than every 50 miles along the state's interstate highway system by December 31, 2025; and (c) along other major highways within the state as the department finds appropriate.
Utah Code § 72-11-107 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-107
§ 72-11-107. Payment of interest and principal of revenue bonds -- Agreements authorized.
Status: in_force

The committee may provide by resolution at a duly called regular or special meeting for the payment of the interest and principal of any and all revenue bonds as may be issued from time to time, and for that purpose may enter into agreements with other parties and may execute documents in a form and substance and on terms and conditions as it, with the approval of the director of the Division of Finance, may from time to time determine.
Utah Code § 72-4-203 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-203
§ 72-4-203. Utah National Parks Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Utah National Parks Highway comprising the existing highway from Route 89 at the Utah-Arizona border near Big Water westerly on Route 89 to Route 9 near Mount Carmel Junction then westerly on Route 9 to Route 17 near La Verkin then northerly on Route 17 to Interstate Highway 15 then northerly on Interstate Highway 15 frontage roads, the Veterans Memorial Highway, to Route 14 near Cedar City then southeasterly on Route 14 to Route 148 near Cedar Breaks National Monument then northerly on Route 148 to Route 143 near the north end of Cedar Breaks National Monument then northeasterly on Route 143 to Route 89 near Panguitch then southerly on Route 89 to Route 12 near Red Canyon then northeasterly on Route 12, the Clem Church Memorial Highway, to Route 24 near Torrey then easterly on Route 24 to Route 95 near Hanksville then southeasterly on Route 95, the Bicentennial Highway, to Route 191 near Blanding then northerly on Route 191 to the junction with Interstate Highway 70 near Crescent Junction. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate and highlight the portions of the highways identified in Subsection (1) as the Utah National Parks Highway on all future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-3-206 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-206
§ 72-3-206. State park access highways -- Steinaker State Park to Yuba State Park.
Status: in_force

State park access highways include: (1) STEINAKER STATE PARK. Access to the Steinaker State Park begins in Uintah County at State Highway 191 and proceeds northwesterly on State Highway 301 a distance of 2.0 miles to the boat ramp at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (2) TERRITORIAL STATEHOUSE STATE PARK. Access to the Territorial Statehouse State Park is at the parking area in Millard County at milepoint 1.0 on State Highway 100. No access road is defined. (3) THIS IS THE PLACE HERITAGE PARK. Access to This Is The Place Heritage Park is at the park entrance in Salt Lake County at 2601 East Sunnyside Avenue in Salt Lake City. No access road is defined. (4) UTAH FIELD HOUSE OF NATURAL HISTORY STATE PARK. Access to Utah Field House of Natural History State Park is at the parking area in Uintah County at milepoint 145.1 on State Highway 40 at 496 East Main in Vernal. No access road is defined. (5) UTAH LAKE STATE PARK. Access to the Utah Lake State Park begins in Utah County at State Highway 114 and proceeds westerly on a county road a distance of 2.5 miles to the pay gate at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Utah County. (6) UTAHRAPTOR STATE PARK. Access to the Utahraptor State Park is at the park entrance in Grand County at milepoint 138.6 on U.S. Highway 191. No access road is defined. (7) WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK (East Access). The East Access to the Wasatch Mountain State Park begins at the Summit-Wasatch County line and proceeds westerly on Guardsman Pass Road, a county road, a distance of .9 miles; then southeasterly on Pine Canyon Road, a county road, a distance of 7.3 miles to the campground entrance. The East Access is under the jurisdiction of Wasatch County. (8) WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK (South Access). The South Access to the Wasatch Mountain State Park begins in Wasatch County at State Route 40 and proceeds westerly on Federal Route 3130 via River Road, Burgi Lane, and Cari Lane, county and city roads, a distance of 4.3 miles to State Highway 222; then northerly on State Highway 222, a distance of 1.3 miles to the campground entrance. The South Access is under the jurisdiction of Wasatch County and Midway City. (9) WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK (West Access). The West Access to the Wasatch Mountain State Park begins at the Salt Lake-Wasatch County line and proceeds easterly on Guardsman Pass Road, a county road, a distance of 1.7 miles; then southeasterly on Pine Canyon Road, a county road, a distance of 7.3 miles to the campground entrance. The West Access is under the jurisdiction of Wasatch County. (10) WASATCH MOUNTAIN (Soldier Hollow). Access to Soldier Hollow begins in Wasatch County at State Highway 113 and proceeds westerly on Tate Lane, a county road; then southwesterly on Soldier Hollow Lane to the parking area and clubhouse. (11) WASATCH MOUNTAIN (Cascade Springs). Access to Cascade Springs begins in Wasatch County at the junction of Tate Lane and Stringtown Road, county roads, and proceeds northerly on Stringtown Road; then southwesterly on Cascade Springs Drive to the parking area. The access is under the jurisdiction of Wasatch County. (12) WILLARD BAY STATE PARK (South). Access to the Willard Bay State Park South begins in Box Elder County at a county road and proceeds northwesterly on State Highway 312 a distance of 0.5 miles to the marina parking at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (13) WILLARD BAY STATE PARK (North). Access to the Willard Bay State Park North begins in Box Elder County at Interstate Highway 15 and proceeds southwesterly on State Highway 315 a distance of 1.0 miles to the marina parking at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (14) YUBA STATE PARK. Access to the Yuba State Park begins in Juab County at Interstate Highway 15 and proceeds southerly on county road (L203) a distance of 4.1 miles to the pay gate at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Juab County.
Utah Code § 72-9-301 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-301
§ 72-9-301. Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall administer and in cooperation with the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, as specified under Section 53-8-105, shall enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier within the state, including: (a) the operation of ports-of-entry under Section 72-9-501; (b) vehicle size, weight, and load restrictions; (c) security requirements; (d) safety requirements; and (e) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) (a) The department shall conduct compliance audits and inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier. (b) The Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, and other law enforcement agencies certified by the department shall conduct inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier. (3) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3)(b), the department's authorized employees or agents may enter, inspect, and examine any lands, buildings, and equipment of a motor carrier subject to this chapter, to inspect and copy any accounts, books, records, and documents in order to administer and enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier provided: (i) the department's authorized employees or agents schedule an appointment with the motor carrier prior to entering, inspecting, or examining any facility or records of a motor carrier; or (ii) if the department's authorized employees or agents believe that a criminal violation is involved and that a scheduled appointment would compromise the detection of the alleged criminal violation, no appointment is necessary. (b) A motor carrier shall submit its lands, buildings, and equipment for inspection and examination and shall submit its accounts, books, records, and documents for inspection and copying in accordance with this section.
Utah Code § 72-10-120 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-120
§ 72-10-120. Violations -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who fails to comply with the requirements of or violates any provision of this part is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 72-11-202 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-202
§ 72-11-202. Passenger ropeways -- Creation of Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee within Department of Transportation -- Members.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the Department of Transportation a Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee. (2) The committee is comprised of six appointive members and one ex officio member who shall be appointed by the executive director of the Department of Transportation. (3) The appointive members shall be appointed by the governor from persons representing the following interests: (a) two members to represent the industry; (b) two members to represent the public at large; (c) one member who is a licensed engineer in Utah; and (d) one member to represent the United States Forest Service. (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), as terms of committee members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term. (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of committee members are staggered so that approximately half of the committee is appointed every two years. (c) The governor may not consider or seek to discover the political affiliation of a person when considering the person for appointment or reappointment to the committee. (5) The governor, in making the appointments, shall request and consider recommendations made to him by: (a) the membership of the particular interest from which the appointments are to be made; and (b) the Department of Transportation.
Utah Code § 72-5-401 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-401
§ 72-5-401. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Corridor preservation" means planning or acquisition processes intended to: (a) protect or enhance the capacity of existing transportation corridors; and (b) protect the availability of proposed transportation corridors in advance of the need for and the actual commencement of the transportation facility construction. (2) "Development" means: (a) the subdividing of land; (b) the construction of improvements, expansions, or additions; or (c) any other action that will appreciably increase the value of and the future acquisition cost of land. (3) "Official map" means a map, drawn by government authorities and recorded in county recording offices that: (a) shows actual and proposed rights-of-way, centerline alignments, and setbacks for highways and other transportation facilities; (b) provides a basis for restricting development in designated rights-of-way or between designated setbacks to allow the government authorities time to purchase or otherwise reserve the land; and (c) for counties and municipalities may be adopted as an element of the general plan, in accordance with Title 17, Chapter 79, Part 4, General Plan, or Title 10, Chapter 20, Part 4, General Plan. (4) "Taking" means an act or regulation, either by exercise of eminent domain or other police power, whereby a government entity puts private property to public use or restrains use of private property for public purposes, and that requires compensation to be paid to private property owners.
Utah Code § 72-10-110 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-110
§ 72-10-110. Aircraft registration information requirements -- Registration fee -- Administration -- Partial year registration.
Status: in_force

(1) All applications for aircraft registration shall contain: (a) a description of the aircraft, including: (i) the manufacturer or builder; (ii) the Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registration number, type, year of manufacture, or if an experimental aircraft, the year the aircraft was completed and certified for airworthiness by an inspector of the Federal Aviation Administration; and (iii) gross weight; (b) the name and address of the owner of the aircraft; and (c) where the aircraft is located, or the address where the aircraft is usually used or based. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3) or (4), at the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of an aircraft under this chapter, an annual registration fee of: (i) 0.4% of the average wholesale value of the aircraft shall be paid; or (ii) for a roadable aircraft, 0.2% of the average wholesale value of the roadable aircraft shall be paid. (b) For purposes of calculating the average wholesale value of an aircraft under Subsection (2)(a) or (3)(d), the department shall use the average wholesale value as stated in the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest. (c) For an aircraft not listed in the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, the department shall calculate the average wholesale value of the aircraft using common industry standards. (d) (i) An owner of an aircraft may challenge the department's calculation of the average wholesale value of the aircraft. (ii) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish a process for challenging the department's calculation under Subsection (2)(d)(i). (3) (a) An annual registration fee of $100 is imposed on an aircraft that is used: (i) exclusively by an entity that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code, and exempt from property taxation under Title 59, Chapter 2, Property Tax Act; and (ii) for the emergency transportation of medical patients for at least 95% of the aircraft's flight time. (b) An annual registration fee is imposed on an aircraft 60 years or older equal to the lesser of: (i) $100; or (ii) the annual registration fee described in Subsection (2)(a). (c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c)(iii), an owner of an aircraft shall apply for a certificate of registration described in Section 72-10-109, if the aircraft: (A) is in the manufacture, construction, fabrication, assembly, or repair process; (B) is not complete; and (C) does not have a valid airworthiness certificate. (ii) An aircraft described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) is exempt from the annual registration fee described in Subsection (2)(a). (iii) The registration requirement described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) does not apply to an aircraft that, in accordance with Section 59-12-104, is exempt from the taxes imposed under Title 59, Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act. (d) An annual registration fee of .25% of the average wholesale value of the aircraft is imposed on an aircraft if the aircraft is: (i) used by an air charter service for air charter; and (ii) owned by a person other than the air charter service. (e) The annual registration fee required in this section is due on December 31 of each year. (4) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules to establish and administer a registration fee for an unmanned aircraft system or an advanced air mobility system registered in accordance with Subsection 72-10-109(3). (b) The rules made in accordance with Subsection (4)(a) regarding registration and applicable fees for an unmanned aircraft system or an advanced air mobility system may include: (i) a system for classifying unmanned aircraft systems or an advanced air mobility systems; (ii) technical guidance for complying with state and federal law; (iii) criteria under which the department may suspend or revoke registration; (iv) criteria under which the department may waive registration requirements for an applicant who holds a valid license or permit to operate unmanned aircraft systems issued by another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the United States; and (v) other rules regarding operation as determined by the department. (c) (i) Registration fees for an unmanned aircraft system shall be deposited into the Aeronautics Restricted Account created in Section 72-2-126. (ii) The registration fee imposed under Subsection (2)(a)(ii) for a roadable aircraft shall be deposited in the aeronautics restricted account created in Section 72-2-126. (5) (a) The department shall provide a registration card to an owner of an aircraft if: (i) the owner complies with the registration requirements of this section; and (ii) the owner of the aircraft states that the aircraft has a valid airworthiness certificate. (b) An owner of an aircraft shall carry the registration card in the registered aircraft. (6) The department shall collect registration fees assessed under this chapter and distribute the fees as provided in Subsection (7). (7) After deducting the costs of administering all aircraft registrations under this chapter, the department shall deposit all remaining aircraft registration fees into the Aeronautics Restricted Account created by Section 72-2-126. (8) Aircraft which are initially registered under this chapter for less than a full calendar year shall be charged a registration fee which is reduced in proportion to the fraction of the calendar year during which the aircraft is registered in this state. (9) (a) For purposes of this section, an aircraft based at the owner's airport means an aircraft that is hangared, tied down, or parked at an owner's airport for 90 or more days within any consecutive 12-month period. (b) Semi-annually, an owner or operator of an airport open to public use, or of an airport that receives grant funding from the state, shall provide a list of all aircraft based at the owner's airport to the department. (10) The department shall maintain a statewide database of all aircraft based within the state. (11) The department may suspend or revoke a registration if the department determines that the required fee has not been paid and the fee is not paid upon reasonable notice and demand.