Utah Code § 72-7-406 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-406
§ 72-7-406. Oversize permits and oversize and overweight permits for vehicles of excessive size or weight -- Applications -- Restrictions -- Fees -- Rulemaking provisions -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The department may, upon receipt of an application and good cause shown, issue in writing an oversize permit or an oversize and overweight permit. The oversize permit or oversize and overweight permit may authorize the applicant to operate or move upon a highway: (i) a vehicle or combination of vehicles, unladen or with a load weighing more than the maximum weight specified in Section 72-7-404 for any wheel, axle, group of axles, or total gross weight; or (ii) a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds the vehicle width, height, or length provisions under Section 72-7-402 or draw-bar length restriction under Subsection 72-7-403(1)(a). (b) Except as provided under Subsections (5) and (8),the department may not issue an oversize and overweight permit under this section to allow the transportation of a load that is reasonably divisible. (c) The department may not authorize a maximum size or weight permit under this section that could impair the state's ability to qualify for federal-aid highway funds. (d) The department may deny or issue a permit under this section to protect the safety of the traveling public and to protect highway foundation, surfaces, or structures from undue damage by one or more of the following: (i) limiting the number of trips the vehicle may make; (ii) establishing seasonal or other time limits within which the vehicle may operate or move on the highway indicated; (iii) requiring insurance in addition to the permit to compensate for any potential damage by the vehicle to any highway; and (iv) otherwise limiting the conditions of operation or movement of the vehicle. (e) Prior to granting a permit under this section, the department shall approve the route of any vehicle or combination of vehicles. (2) An application for a permit under this section shall state: (a) the proposed maximum wheel loads, maximum axle loads, all axle spacings of each vehicle or combination of vehicles; (b) the proposed maximum load size and maximum size of each vehicle or combination of vehicles; (c) the specific roads requested to be used under authority of the permit; and (d) if the permit is requested for a single trip or if other seasonal limits or time limits apply. (3) (a) The driver of each vehicle requiring an oversize permit or oversize and overweight permit shall ensure that the permit is present in the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which the permit refers and available for inspection by any peace officer, special function officer, port of entry agent, or other personnel authorized by the department. (b) A driver may provide proof of an oversize permit or oversize and overweight permit as required in Subsection (3)(a) by showing an electronic copy of the permit. (4) The department may not issue a permit under this section, and a permit is not valid, unless the vehicle or combination of vehicles is: (a) properly registered for the weight authorized by the permit; or (b) registered for a gross laden weight of 78,001 pounds or over, if the gross laden weight authorized by the permit exceeds 80,000 pounds. (5) (a) (i) The department may issue an oversize permit under this section for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds one or more of the maximum width, height, or length provisions under Section 72-7-402. (ii) Except for an annual oversize permit for an implement of husbandry under Section 72-7-407, for a permit issued under Subsection (5)(a)(iii), or for an annual oversize permit issued under Subsection (5)(a)(iv), the department may issue only a single trip oversize permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet 6 inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long. (iii) An oversize permit may be issued for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a maximum height of 14 feet 6 inches high to allow the transportation of a load that is reasonably divisible. (iv) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules for the issuance of an annual oversize permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet 6 inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long if the department determines that the permit is needed to accommodate highway transportation needs for multiple trips on a specified route. (b) The fee is $30 for a single trip oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours. (c) The fee is $75 for a semiannual oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This permit is valid for not more than 180 continuous days. (d) The fee is $90 for an annual oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This permit is valid for not more than 365 continuous days. (6) (a) The department may issue an oversize and overweight permit under this section for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a nondivisible load that exceeds one or more of the maximum weight provisions of Section 72-7-404 up to a gross weight of 125,000 pounds. (b) The fee is $60 for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (6). This permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours. (c) A semiannual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (6) is valid for not more than 180 continuous days. The fee for this permit is: (i) $180 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 84,000 pounds or less; (ii) $320 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and (iii) $420 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 125,000 pounds. (d) An annual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (6) is valid for not more than 365 continuous days. The fee for this permit is: (i) $240 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 84,000 pounds or less; (ii) $480 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and (iii) $540 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 125,000 pounds. (7) (a) The department may issue a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this section for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a nondivisible load that exceeds: (i) one or more of the maximum weight provisions of Section 72-7-404; or (ii) a gross weight of 125,000 pounds. (b) (i) The fee for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (7), which is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours, is $.012 per mile for each 1,000 pounds above 80,000 pounds subject to the rounding described in Subsection (7)(c). (ii) The minimum fee that may be charged under this Subsection (7) is $80. (iii) The maximum fee that may be charged under this Subsection (7) is $540. (c) (i) The miles used to calculate the fee under this Subsection (7) shall be rounded up to the nearest 50 mile increment. (ii) The pounds used to calculate the fee under this Subsection (7) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25,000 pound increment. (iii) The department shall round the dollar amount used to calculate the fee under this Subsection (7) to the nearest $10 increment. (8) (a) The department may issue an oversize and overweight permit under this section for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a divisible load if: (i) the bridge formula under Subsection 72-7-404(3) is not exceeded; and (ii) the length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles is: (A) more than the limitations specified under Subsections 72-7-402(4)(c) and (d) or Subsection 72-7-403(1)(a) but not exceeding 81 feet in cargo carrying length and the application is for a single trip, semiannual trip, or annual trip permit; or (B) more than 81 feet in cargo carrying length but not exceeding 95 feet in cargo carrying length and the application is for an annual trip permit. (b) The fee is $60 for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (8). The permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours. (c) The fee for a semiannual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (8), which permit is valid for not more than 180 continuous days is: (i) $180 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds; (ii) $320 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and (iii) $420 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 129,000 pounds. (d) The fee for an annual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (8), which permit is valid for not more than 365 continuous days is: (i) $240 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds; (ii) $480 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and (iii) $540 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 129,000 pounds. (9) Permit fees collected under this section shall be credited monthly to the Transportation Fund. (10) The department shall prepare maps, drawings, and instructions as guidance when issuing permits under this section. (11) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules governing the issuance and revocation of all permits under this section and Section 72-7-407. (12) Any person who violates any of the terms or conditions of a permit issued under this section: (a) may have the person's permit revoked; and (b) is guilty of an infraction, except that a violation of any rule made under Subsection (11) is not subject to a criminal penalty.
Utah Code § 72-10-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-106
§ 72-10-106. Enforcement of chapter -- Fees for services by department.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The department and every county and municipal officer required to enforce state laws shall enforce and assist in the enforcement of this chapter. (b) The department may enforce this chapter by seeking an injunction in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration. (c) Other departments and political subdivisions of this state may cooperate with the department in the development of aeronautics within this state. (2) (a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the department may adopt a schedule of fees assessed for services provided by the department. (b) Each fee shall be reasonable and fair, and shall reflect the cost of the service provided. (c) Each fee established in this manner shall be submitted to and approved by the Legislature as part of the department's annual appropriations request. (d) The department may not charge or collect any fee proposed in this manner without approval by the Legislature.
Utah Code § 72-9-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-102
§ 72-9-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (a) "Commercial vehicle" includes: (i) an interstate commercial vehicle; (ii) an intrastate commercial vehicle; and (iii) a tow truck. (b) "Commercial vehicle" does not include the following vehicles for purposes of this chapter: (i) equipment owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense when driven by any active duty military personnel and members of the reserves and national guard on active duty including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time training, and national guard military technicians and civilians who are required to wear military uniforms and are subject to the code of military justice; (ii) firefighting and emergency vehicles, operated by emergency personnel, not including commercial tow trucks; (iii) recreational vehicles that are driven solely as family or personal conveyances for noncommercial purposes; or (iv) vehicles owned by the state or a local government. (2) "Interstate commercial vehicle" means a self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: (a) has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 10,001 or more pounds, or gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 10,001 or more pounds, whichever is greater; (b) is designed or used to transport more than eight passengers, including the driver, for compensation; (c) is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or (d) (i) is used to transport materials designated as hazardous in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5103; and (ii) is required to be placarded in accordance with regulations under 49 C.F.R., Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C. (3) "Intrastate commercial vehicle" means a motor vehicle, vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer used or maintained for business, compensation, or profit to transport passengers or property on a highway only within the boundaries of this state if the commercial vehicle: (a) (i) has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 or more pounds, whichever is greater, and is operated by an individual who is 18 years old or older; or (ii) has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 16,001 or more pounds and is operated by an individual who is under 18 years old; (b) (i) is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver; or (ii) is designed to transport more than 12 passengers, including the driver, and has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 13,000 or more pounds; or (c) is used in the transportation of hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F. (4) "Motor carrier" means a person engaged in or transacting the business of transporting passengers, freight, merchandise, or other property by a commercial vehicle on a highway within this state and includes a tow truck business. (5) "Owner" as pertaining to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. (6) "Property owner" means the owner or lessee of real property. (7) "State impound yard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. (8) "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle constructed, designed, altered, or equipped primarily for the purpose of towing or removing damaged, disabled, abandoned, seized, or impounded vehicles from a highway or other place by means of a crane, hoist, tow bar, tow line, dolly, tilt bed, or other means. (9) "Tow truck motor carrier" means a motor carrier that is engaged in or transacting business for tow truck services. (10) "Tow truck operator" means an individual that performs operations related to a tow truck service as an employee or as an independent contractor on behalf of a tow truck motor carrier. (11) "Tow truck service" means the functions and any ancillary operations associated with recovering, removing, and towing a vehicle and its load from a highway or other place by means of a tow truck. (12) "Towing entity" means: (a) a political subdivision of this state; (b) a state agency; (c) an interlocal agency created under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act; or (d) a special service district created under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act. (13) "Transportation" means the actual movement of property or passengers by motor vehicle, including loading, unloading, and any ancillary service provided by the motor carrier in connection with movement by motor vehicle, which is performed by or on behalf of the motor carrier, its employees or agents, or under the authority of the motor carrier, its employees or agents, or under the apparent authority and with the knowledge of the motor carrier.
Utah Code § 72-1-212 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-212
§ 72-1-212. Special use permitting -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Law enforcement agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-1-102. (b) "Special use permit" means a permit issued: (i) for a special use or a special event that takes place on a highway; or (ii) to a law enforcement agency to install an automatic license plate reader on a state highway for the purpose of capturing license plate data of vehicles traveling on a state highway, regardless of whether the device is installed on property owned by the department or the law enforcement agency. (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and in consultation with representatives of the Utah League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties, the department shall make rules that are not inconsistent with this chapter or the constitution and laws of this state or of the United States governing the issuance of a special use permit to maintain public safety and serve the needs of the traveling public. (3) The rules described in Subsection (2) may: (a) establish the highways for which the highest number of special use permits are issued; (b) develop, in consultation with municipalities, a limit on the number of special use permits that may be issued in any calendar year on a particular highway; (c) require a person to submit an application designated by the department before the department issues a special use permit; (d) limit the number of special use permits issued on any one day for any specified location based on a first-come, first-served basis for completed applications; (e) establish criteria for evaluating completed applications, such as historic use, potential economic benefit, or other relevant factors; (f) specify conditions that are required to be met before a special use permit may be issued; (g) establish a penalty for failure to fulfill conditions required by the special use permit, including suspension of the special use permit or suspension of a future special use permit; (h) require an applicant to obtain insurance for certain special uses or special events; or (i) provide other requirements to maintain public safety and serve the needs of the traveling public. (4) The limit on the number of special use permits described in Subsection (3)(b) may not include: (a) a special use permit issued for a municipality-sponsored special use or special event on a highway within the jurisdiction of the municipality; or (b) a special use permit issued to a law enforcement agency to install a device as part of an automatic license plate reader system authorized by Section 41-6a-2003. (5) The rules described in Subsection (2) shall consider: (a) traveler safety and mobility; (b) the safety of special use or special event participants; (c) emergency access; (d) the mobility of residents close to the event or use; (e) access and economic impact to businesses affected by changes to the normal operation of highway traffic; (f) past performance of an applicant's adherence to special use permit requirements; and (g) whether a law enforcement agency applying for a special use permit has published a policy online as required by Section 41-6a-2003. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department may also require a law enforcement agency applying for a special use permit described in this section to obtain an encroachment permit. (7) The department shall adopt a fee schedule in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 that reflects the cost of services provided by the department associated with special use permits and with special uses or special events that take place on a highway. (8) For a device installed in accordance with Section 41-6a-2003, the installation, maintenance, data collection, and removal are the responsibility of the law enforcement agency that obtains the special use permit. (9) (a) The department shall preserve a record of special use permits issued to a law enforcement agency, including the stated purpose for each permit. (b) The department shall preserve a record identified in Subsection (9)(a) for at least five years.
Utah Code § 72-6-201 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-201
§ 72-6-201. Title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Public-Private Partnerships for Tollways Act."
Utah Code § 72-2-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-101
§ 72-2-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Transportation Finances Act."
Utah Code § 72-3-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-102
§ 72-3-102. State highways -- Class A state roads.
Status: in_force

(1) State highways comprise highways, roads, and streets designated under Chapter 4, Designation of State Highways Act. (2) State highways are class A state roads. (3) The state has title to all rights-of-way for all state highways. (4) The department has jurisdiction and control over all state highways. (5) The department shall construct and maintain each state highway using funds made available for that purpose.
Utah Code § 72-3-205 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-205
§ 72-3-205. State park access highways -- Palisade State Park to Starvation State Park.
Status: in_force

State park access highways include: (1) PALISADE STATE PARK. Access to the Palisade State Park begins in Sanpete County at State Highway 89 and proceeds northeasterly on a county road a distance of 2.2 miles to the golf club/contact station at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Sanpete County. (2) PIUTE STATE PARK. Access to the Piute State Park begins in Piute County at State Highway 89 and proceeds southeasterly on a county road a distance of 1.0 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Piute County. (3) QUAIL CREEK STATE PARK (North Access). The North Access to the Quail Creek State Park begins in Hurricane City at Old Highway 91 and proceeds southerly on 5300 West, a distance of 1.0 miles to the pay gate/contact station at the park. The North Access is under the jurisdiction of Hurricane City. (4) QUAIL CREEK STATE PARK (South Access). The South Access to the Quail Creek State Park begins in Washington County at State Highway 9 and proceeds northerly on State Highway 318, a distance of 2.2 miles to the pay gate/contact station at the park. The South Access is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (5) RED FLEET STATE PARK. Access to the Red Fleet State Park begins in Uintah County at State Highway 191 and proceeds easterly on a county road a distance of 2.0 miles to the pay gate at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Uintah County. (6) ROCKPORT STATE PARK. Access to the Rockport State Park begins in Summit County at State Highway 32 and proceeds northwesterly on State Highway 302 a distance of 0.2 miles to the pay gate at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (7) SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK (North Access). The North Access to the Sand Hollow State Park begins in Hurricane City at State Highway 9 and proceeds southerly on Sand Hollow Road, a distance of 3.9 miles to Sand Hollow Parkway. The North Access is under the jurisdiction of Hurricane City. (8) SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK (South Access). The South Access to Sand Hollow State Park begins at the intersection of State Route 7 and Sand Hollow Road, then proceeds northerly on Sand Hollow Road, a distance of 0.87 miles to the park entrance road. The South Access is under the jurisdiction of Hurricane City. (9) SCOFIELD (Mountain View). Access to Scofield Mountain View is at the boat launch in Carbon County at milepoint 9.2 on State Highway 96. No access road is defined. (10) SCOFIELD STATE PARK (Madsen Bay). Access to the Scofield State Park Madsen Bay is at the park entrance in Carbon County at milepoint 12.3 on State Highway 96. No access road is defined. (11) SNOW CANYON STATE PARK. (a) South access to the Snow Canyon State Park begins in Washington County at State Highway 18 near mile post 4 in St. George and proceeds westerly on Snow Canyon Parkway and northerly on Snow Canyon Drive to the south boundary of the Snow Canyon State Park (at the northern boundary of the Vermillion Cliffs development). (b) The northern access is located at the intersection of State Route 18 and Snow Canyon Drive. (12) STARVATION STATE PARK. Access to the Starvation State Park begins in Duchesne County at State Highway 40 and proceeds northwesterly on State Highway 311 a distance of 3.9 miles to the boat ramp at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT.
Utah Code § 72-2-109 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-109
§ 72-2-109. Rules for uniform accounting -- Apportionment and use of class B and class C road funds -- Compliance with federal-aid provisions -- Duties of department.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules providing for uniform accounting of funds to be expended upon class B and C roads as required by the federal government under Title 23, United States Code Annotated, relating to federal aid for highway purposes together with all amendatory acts. (2) The department shall cooperate with the county governing bodies and the governing officials of the cities and towns in the apportionment and use of class B and C road funds.
Utah Code § 72-5-404 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-404
§ 72-5-404. Disposition of excess property rights.
Status: in_force

If the department has acquired property rights in land in proposed transportation corridors, and some or all of that land is eventually not used for the proposed transportation corridors, the department shall dispose of the property rights in accordance with the provisions of Section 78B-6-521.
Utah Code § 72-9-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-302
§ 72-9-302. Interstate agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter into agreements with other states to allow the cooperative base state safety and insurance regulation of motor carriers transporting property or passengers in interstate commerce. (2) An agreement may authorize another state to: (a) accept the filing of a certificate and affidavit of insurance; (b) issue a revocation, suspension, restriction, probation, and reinstatement order or notice; and (c) collect and disburse any fee to and from another state that participates in the base state program. (3) An agreement may allow the exchange of information for audit, reporting, and enforcement purposes.
Utah Code § 72-4-210 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-210
§ 72-4-210. K.  Gunn McKay Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the K. Gunn McKay Highway comprising a section of Route 39 beginning in Ogden at the junction with Harrison Boulevard east to the junction with Huntsville First Street. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the K. Gunn McKay Highway on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-1-213.1 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-213.1
§ 72-1-213.1. Road usage charge program.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Account manager" means an entity under contract with the department to administer and manage the road usage charge program. (b) "Alternative fuel vehicle" means: (i) an electric motor vehicle as defined in Section 41-1a-102; or (ii) a motor vehicle powered exclusively by a fuel other than: (A) motor fuel; (B) diesel fuel; (C) natural gas; or (D) propane. (c) "Payment period" means the interval during which an owner is required to report mileage and pay the appropriate road usage charge according to the terms of the program. (d) "Program" means the road usage charge program established and described in this section. (e) "Road usage charge cap" means the maximum fee charged to a participant in the program for a registration period. (f) "Road usage charge rate" means the per-mile usage fee charged to a participant in the program. (2) There is established a road usage charge program as described in this section. (3) (a) The department shall implement and oversee the administration of the program, which shall begin on January 1, 2020. (b) To implement and administer the program, the department may contract with an account manager. (4) (a) The owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may apply for enrollment of the alternative fuel vehicle in the program. (b) If an application for enrollment into the program is approved by the department, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may participate in the program in lieu of paying the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(h) or (2)(b). (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and consistent with this section, the department: (a) shall make rules to establish: (i) processes and terms for enrollment into and withdrawal or removal from the program; (ii) payment periods and other payment methods and procedures for the program; (iii) standards for mileage reporting mechanisms for an owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle to report mileage as part of participation in the program; (iv) standards for program functions for mileage recording, payment processing, account management, and other similar aspects of the program; (v) contractual terms between an owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle owner and an account manager for participation in the program; (vi) contractual terms between the department and an account manager, including authority for an account manager to enforce the terms of the program; (vii) procedures to provide security and protection of personal information and data connected to the program, and penalties for account managers for violating privacy protection rules; (viii) penalty procedures for a program participant's failure to pay a road usage charge or tampering with a device necessary for the program; (ix) department oversight of an account manager, including privacy protection of personal information and access and auditing capability of financial and other records related to administration of the program; and (x) procedures to accommodate in the road usage charge program a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5; and (b) may make rules to establish: (i) an enrollment cap for certain alternative fuel vehicle types to participate in the program; (ii) a process for collection of an unpaid road usage charge or penalty; or (iii) integration of the program with other similar programs, such as tolling. (6) Revenue generated by the road usage charge program and relevant penalties shall be deposited into the Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund. (7) (a) The department may: (i) (A) impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the program or tampering with a device necessary for the program; and (B) request that the Division of Motor Vehicles place a hold on the registration of the owner's or lessee's alternative fuel vehicle for failure to pay a road usage charge or penalty according to the terms of the program; (ii) send correspondence to the owner of an alternative fuel vehicle to inform the owner or lessee of: (A) the road usage charge program, implementation, and procedures; (B) an unpaid road usage charge and the amount of the road usage charge to be paid to the department; (C) the penalty for failure to pay a road usage charge within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii); and (D) a hold being placed on the owner's or lessee's registration for the alternative fuel vehicle, if the road usage charge and penalty are not paid within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii), which would prevent the renewal of the alternative fuel vehicle's registration; and (iii) require that the owner or lessee of the alternative fuel vehicle pay the road usage charge to the department within 30 days of the date when the department sends written notice of the road usage charge to the owner or lessee. (b) The department shall send the correspondence and notice described in Subsection (7)(a) to the owner of the alternative fuel vehicle according to the terms of the program. (8) (a) The Division of Motor Vehicles and the department shall share and provide access to information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle and participation in the program including: (i) registration and ownership information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle; (ii) information regarding the failure of an alternative fuel vehicle owner or lessee to pay a road usage charge or penalty imposed under this section within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii); and (iii) the status of a request for a hold on the registration of an alternative fuel vehicle. (b) If the department requests a hold on the registration in accordance with this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles may not renew the registration of a motor vehicle under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration, until the department withdraws the hold request. (9) The owner of an alternative fuel vehicle may enroll in the program or withdraw from the program according to the terms established by the department in accordance with rules made under Subsection (5). (10) If enrolled in the program, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle shall: (a) report mileage driven as required by the department in accordance with Subsection (5); (b) pay the road usage fee for each payment period in accordance with Subsection (5); and (c) comply with all other provisions of this section and other requirements of the program. (11) The department shall submit annually, on or before October 1, to the Transportation Interim Committee, an electronic report that: (a) states for the preceding fiscal year: (i) the amount of revenue collected from the program; (ii) the participation rate in the program; and (iii) the department's costs to administer the program; and (b) provides for the current fiscal year, an estimate of: (i) the revenue that will be collected from the program; (ii) the participation rate in the program; and (iii) the department's costs to administer the program. (12) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2026: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.25 cents per mile; and (ii) except as provided in Subsection (12)(c), the road usage charge cap is: (A) $180 for an annual registration period; and (B) $139 for a six-month registration period. (b) Beginning on January 1, 2027: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.5 cents per mile, unless the commission establishes a different road usage charge rate in accordance with Subsection (13); and (ii) except as provided in Subsection (12)(c), the road usage charge cap is: (A) $280 for an annual registration period; and (B) $216 for a six-month registration period. (c) Beginning on January 1, 2027, for an electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, the road usage charge cap is: (i) $500 for an annual registration period; and (ii) $385 for a six-month registration period. (d) Beginning in 2028, the department shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge rates described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the road usage charge rate of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the State Tax Commission; and (ii) 0. (e) Beginning in 2028, the State Tax Commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge caps described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge cap for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the road usage charge cap of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index; and (ii) 0. (f) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (12)(d) shall be rounded up to the nearest .01 cent. (g) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (12)(e) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25 cents. (h) On or before January 1 of each year, the department shall publish: (i) the adjusted road usage charge rate described in Subsection (12)(d); and (ii) adjusted road usage charge cap described in Subsection (12)(e). (13) (a) Beginning January 1, 2027, the commission may establish by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle. (b) (i) Before making rules in accordance with Subsection (13)(a), the commission shall consult with the department regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle. (ii) The department shall cooperate with and make recommendations to the commission regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Account manager" means an entity under contract with the department to administer and manage the road usage charge program. (b) "Alternative fuel vehicle" means: (i) an electric motor vehicle as defined in Section 41-1a-102; or (ii) a motor vehicle powered exclusively by a fuel other than: (A) motor fuel; (B) diesel fuel; (C) natural gas; or (D) propane. (c) "Payment period" means the interval during which an owner is required to report mileage and pay the appropriate road usage charge according to the terms of the program. (d) "Program" means the road usage charge program established and described in this section. (e) "Road usage charge cap" means the maximum fee charged to a participant in the program for a registration period. (f) "Road usage charge rate" means the per-mile usage fee charged to a participant in the program. (2) There is established a road usage charge program as described in this section. (3) (a) The department shall implement and oversee the administration of the program, which shall begin on January 1, 2020. (b) To implement and administer the program, the department may contract with an account manager. (4) (a) The owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may apply for enrollment of the alternative fuel vehicle in the program. (b) If an application for enrollment into the program is approved by the department, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may participate in the program in lieu of paying the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(h) or (2)(b). (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and consistent with this section, the department: (a) shall make rules to establish: (i) processes and terms for enrollment into and withdrawal or removal from the program; (ii) payment periods and other payment methods and procedures for the program; (iii) standards for mileage reporting mechanisms for an owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle to report mileage as part of participation in the program; (iv) standards for program functions for mileage recording, payment processing, account management, and other similar aspects of the program; (v) contractual terms between an owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle owner and an account manager for participation in the program; (vi) contractual terms between the department and an account manager, including authority for an account manager to enforce the terms of the program; (vii) procedures to provide security and protection of personal information and data connected to the program, and penalties for account managers for violating privacy protection rules; (viii) penalty procedures for a program participant's failure to pay a road usage charge or tampering with a device necessary for the program; (ix) department oversight of an account manager, including privacy protection of personal information and access and auditing capability of financial and other records related to administration of the program; and (x) procedures to accommodate in the road usage charge program a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5; and (b) may make rules to establish: (i) an enrollment cap for certain alternative fuel vehicle types to participate in the program; (ii) a process for collection of an unpaid road usage charge or penalty; or (iii) integration of the program with other similar programs, such as tolling. (6) Revenue generated by the road usage charge program and relevant penalties shall be deposited into the Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund. (7) (a) The department may: (i) (A) impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the program or tampering with a device necessary for the program; and (B) request that the Division of Motor Vehicles place a hold on the registration of the owner's or lessee's alternative fuel vehicle for failure to pay a road usage charge or penalty according to the terms of the program; (ii) send correspondence to the owner of an alternative fuel vehicle to inform the owner or lessee of: (A) the road usage charge program, implementation, and procedures; (B) an unpaid road usage charge and the amount of the road usage charge to be paid to the department; (C) the penalty for failure to pay a road usage charge within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii); and (D) a hold being placed on the owner's or lessee's registration for the alternative fuel vehicle, if the road usage charge and penalty are not paid within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii), which would prevent the renewal of the alternative fuel vehicle's registration; and (iii) require that the owner or lessee of the alternative fuel vehicle pay the road usage charge to the department within 30 days of the date when the department sends written notice of the road usage charge to the owner or lessee. (b) The department shall send the correspondence and notice described in Subsection (7)(a) to the owner of the alternative fuel vehicle according to the terms of the program. (8) (a) The Division of Motor Vehicles and the department shall share and provide access to information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle and participation in the program including: (i) registration and ownership information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle; (ii) information regarding the failure of an alternative fuel vehicle owner or lessee to pay a road usage charge or penalty imposed under this section within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii); and (iii) the status of a request for a hold on the registration of an alternative fuel vehicle. (b) If the department requests a hold on the registration in accordance with this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles may not renew the registration of a motor vehicle under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration, until the department withdraws the hold request. (9) The owner of an alternative fuel vehicle may enroll in the program or withdraw from the program according to the terms established by the department in accordance with rules made under Subsection (5). (10) If enrolled in the program, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle shall: (a) report mileage driven as required by the department in accordance with Subsection (5); (b) pay the road usage fee for each payment period in accordance with Subsection (5); and (c) comply with all other provisions of this section and other requirements of the program. (11) The department shall submit annually, on or before October 1, to the Transportation Interim Committee, an electronic report that: (a) states for the preceding fiscal year: (i) the amount of revenue collected from the program; (ii) the participation rate in the program; and (iii) the department's costs to administer the program; and (b) provides for the current fiscal year, an estimate of: (i) the revenue that will be collected from the program; (ii) the participation rate in the program; and (iii) the department's costs to administer the program. (12) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2026: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.25 cents per mile; and (ii) except as provided in Subsection (12)(c), the road usage charge cap is: (A) $180 for an annual registration period; and (B) $139 for a six-month registration period. (b) Beginning on January 1, 2027: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.5 cents per mile, unless the commission establishes a different road usage charge rate in accordance with Subsection (13); and (ii) except as provided in Subsection (12)(c), the road usage charge cap is: (A) $280 for an annual registration period; and (B) $216 for a six-month registration period. (c) Beginning on January 1, 2027, for an electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, the road usage charge cap is: (i) $500 for an annual registration period; and (ii) $385 for a six-month registration period. (d) Beginning in 2028, the department shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge rates described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the road usage charge rate of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the State Tax Commission; and (ii) 0. (e) Beginning in 2028, the State Tax Commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge caps described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge cap for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the road usage charge cap of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index; and (ii) 0. (f) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (12)(d) shall be rounded up to the nearest .01 cent. (g) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (12)(e) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25 cents. (h) On or before January 1 of each year, the department shall publish: (i) the adjusted road usage charge rate described in Subsection (12)(d); and (ii) adjusted road usage charge cap described in Subsection (12)(e). (13) (a) Beginning January 1, 2027, the commission may establish by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle. (b) (i) Before making rules in accordance with Subsection (13)(a), the commission shall consult with the department regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle. (ii) The department shall cooperate with and make recommendations to the commission regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.
Utah Code § 72-7-509 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-509
§ 72-7-509. Existing outdoor advertising not in conformity with part -- When removal required -- When relocation allowed.
Status: in_force

(1) Any outdoor advertising lawfully in existence along the interstate or the primary systems on May 9, 1967, and which is not then in conformity with its provisions is not required to be removed until five years after it becomes nonconforming or pursuant to the provisions of Section 72-7-510. (2) Any existing outdoor advertising structure that does not comply with Section 72-7-505, but that is located in an industrial and commercial area, an unzoned industrial and commercial area, or an area where outdoor advertising would otherwise be permitted, may be remodeled and relocated on the same property in a commercial or industrial zoned area, or another area where outdoor advertising would otherwise be permitted under this part.
Utah Code § 72-3-202 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-202
§ 72-3-202. State park access highways -- Anasazi State Park Museum to Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum.
Status: in_force

State park access highways include: (1) ANASAZI STATE PARK MUSEUM. Access to the Anasazi State Park Museum is at the park entrance located in Garfield County at milepoint 87.3 on State Highway 12. No access road is defined. (2) BEAR LAKE STATE PARK (Marina). Access to the Bear Lake Marina is at the pay gate located in Rich County at milepoint 498.8 on State Highway 89. No access road is defined. (3) BEAR LAKE STATE PARK (East Shore). Access to the Bear Lake East Shore begins in Rich County at State Highway 30 and proceeds northerly on a county road (L326) a distance of 9.2 miles, to the camping area of the park and is under the jurisdiction of Rich County. (4) BEAR LAKE STATE PARK (Rendezvous Beach). Access to the Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach is at the park entrance in Rich County at milepoint 118 on State Highway 30. No access road is defined. (5) CAMP FLOYD/STAGECOACH INN STATE PARK MUSEUM. Access to the Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum is at the parking area in Utah County at milepoint 20.6 on State Highway 73. No access road is defined. (6) CORAL PINK SAND DUNES STATE PARK. (a) Access to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park begins in Kane County at State Highway 89 and proceeds southwesterly on county road43 a distance of 12.0 miles to the visitor center of the park and is under the jurisdiction of Kane County. (b) The second access to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park begins on the state border between Arizona and Utah and proceeds northerly on county road 43 and travels through the state park and is under the jurisdiction of Kane County. (7) DANGER CAVE. Access to Danger cave is in Tooele County. No access road is defined. (8) DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK. Access to Dead Horse Point State Park begins in Grand County at State Highway 191 and proceeds southwesterly on State Highway 313 a distance of 20.8 miles , crosses into San Juan County between mile marker 2 and 3, continues to mile marker 0, and is under the jurisdiction of the department. (9) DEER CREEK STATE PARK. Access to Deer Creek State Park begins in Wasatch County at State Highway 189 and proceeds southwesterly on State Highway 314 a distance of 0.8 miles to the boat ramp at the park and is under the jurisdiction of the department. (10) EAST CANYON STATE PARK. Access to East Canyon State Park begins in Morgan County at State Highway 66 and proceeds southeasterly on State Highway 306 a distance of 0.1 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of the department. (11) ECHO STATE PARK. Access to Echo State Park begins in Coalville, Summit County at Main Street and proceeds northeasterly on Echo Dam Road a distance of 0.12 miles to the boat ramp at the park. (12) EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK MUSEUM. Access to Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum begins in Blanding at U.S. Highway 191 and proceeds west on Center Street to 600 West then north on 600 West to the parking area and museum at 660 West 400 North. The access road is under the jurisdiction of Blanding.
Utah Code § 72-4-211 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-211
§ 72-4-211. Mike Dmitrich Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Mike Dmitrich Highway composed of the existing Highway 6 from Interstate 15 to Interstate 70. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the Mike Dmitrich Highway on future state highway maps. (3) As soon as practicable, the Department of Transportation shall install appropriate signs along portions of the highway indicating the designation as the Mike Dmitrich Highway as described in Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 72-7-505 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-505
§ 72-7-505. Sign size -- Sign spacing -- Location in outdoor advertising corridor -- Limit on implementation.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a sign face within the state may not exceed the following limits: (i) maximum area - 1,000 square feet; (ii) maximum length - 60 feet; and (iii) maximum height - 25 feet. (b) No more than two facings visible and readable from the same direction on the main-traveled way may be erected on any one sign structure. Whenever two facings are so positioned, neither shall exceed the maximum allowed square footage. (c) Two or more advertising messages on a sign face and double-faced, back-to-back, stacked, side-by-side, and V-type signs are permitted as a single sign or structure if both faces enjoy common ownership. (d) A changeable message sign is permitted if the interval between message changes is not more frequent than at least eight seconds and the actual message rotation process is accomplished in three seconds or less. (e) An illumination standard adopted by any jurisdiction shall be uniformly applied to all signs, public or private, on or off premise. (2) (a) An outdoor sign structure located inside the unincorporated area of a nonurbanized county may have the maximum height allowed by the county for outdoor advertising structures in the commercial or industrial zone in which the sign is located. If no maximum height is provided for the location, the maximum sign height may be 65 feet above the ground or 25 feet above the grade of the main traveled way, whichever is greater. (b) An outdoor sign structure located inside an incorporated municipality or urbanized county may have the maximum height allowed by the municipality or urbanized county for outdoor advertising structures in the commercial or industrial zone in which the sign is located. If no maximum height is provided for the location, the maximum sign height may be 65 feet above the ground or 25 feet above the grade of the main traveled way, whichever is greater. (3) Except as provided in Section 72-7-509: (a) Any sign allowed to be erected by reason of the exceptions set forth in Subsection 72-7-504(2) or in H-1 zones may not be closer than 500 feet to an existing off-premise sign adjacent to an interstate highway or limited access primary highway, except that signs may be erected closer than 500 feet if the signs on the same side of the interstate highway or limited access primary highway are not simultaneously visible. (b) Signs may not be located within 500 feet of any of the following which are adjacent to the highway, unless the signs are in an incorporated area: (i) public parks; (ii) public forests; (iii) public playgrounds; (iv) areas designated as scenic areas by the department or other state agency having and exercising this authority; or (v) cemeteries. (c) (i) (A) Except under Subsection (3)(c)(ii), signs may not be located on an interstate highway or limited access highway on the primary system within 500 feet of an interchange, or intersection at grade, or rest area measured along the interstate highway or freeway from the sign to the nearest point of the beginning or ending of pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main-traveled way. (B) Interchange and intersection distance limitations shall be measured separately for each direction of travel. A measurement for each direction of travel may not control or affect any other direction of travel. (ii) A sign may be placed closer than 500 feet from the nearest point of the beginning or ending of pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main-traveled way, if: (A) the sign is replacing an existing outdoor advertising use or structure which is being removed or displaced to accommodate the widening, construction, or reconstruction of an interstate, federal aid primary highway existing as of June 1, 1991, or national highway system highway; and (B) it is located in a commercial or industrial zoned area inside an urbanized county or an incorporated municipality. (d) The location of signs situated on nonlimited access primary highways in commercial, industrial, or H-1 zoned areas between streets, roads, or highways entering the primary highway shall not exceed the following minimum spacing criteria: (i) Where the distance between centerlines of intersecting streets, roads, or highways is less than 1,000 feet, a minimum spacing between structures of 150 feet may be permitted between the intersecting streets or highways. (ii) Where the distance between centerlines of intersecting streets, roads, or highways is 1,000 feet or more, minimum spacing between sign structures shall be 300 feet. (e) All outdoor advertising shall be erected and maintained within the outdoor advertising corridor. (4) Subsection (3)(c)(ii) may not be implemented until: (a) the Utah-Federal Agreement for carrying out national policy relative to control of outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the national system of interstate and defense highways and the federal-aid primary system is modified to allow the sign placement specified in Subsection (3)(c)(ii); and (b) the modified agreement under Subsection (4)(a) is signed on behalf of both the state and the United States Secretary of Transportation.
Utah Code § 72-1-209 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-209
§ 72-1-209. Department to cooperate in programs relating to scenic centers.
Status: in_force

The department shall cooperate in planning and promoting road-building programs into the scenic centers of the state and in providing camping grounds and facilities in scenic centers for tourists with: (1) the Governor's Office of Economic Development; (2) other states; (3) all national, state, and local planning and zoning agencies and boards; (4) municipal and county officials; and (5) other agencies.
Utah Code § 72-11-210 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-210
§ 72-11-210. Passenger ropeways -- Additional powers and duties of committee.
Status: in_force

The committee may: (1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules establishing: (a) public safety in the design, construction, and operation of passenger ropeways that: (i) adopt the American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways; (ii) modify the standard under Subsection (1)(a)(i); or (iii) establish an equivalent standard; and (b) the annual registration date; (2) hold hearings and take evidence in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the committee; (3) subpoena witnesses; (4) administer oaths; (5) compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and records relevant to any inquiry; (6) approve, deny, revoke, and renew the registrations provided for in this chapter; (7) cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all persons violating the provisions of this chapter and incur the necessary expenses; (8) elect officers and adopt a seal which may be affixed to all registrations issued by the committee; and (9) employ, within the funds available, and prescribe the duties of a secretary and other personnel as the committee considers necessary.
Utah Code § 72-6-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-106
§ 72-6-106. Use of recycled asphalt.
Status: in_force

(1) In making plans, specifications, and estimates, and in advertising for bids under this chapter, the department shall allow up to 25% but may allow up to 60% reclaimed asphalt pavement to be incorporated into hot asphaltic concrete used for road construction and maintenance. (2) The department shall ensure that hot asphaltic concrete incorporating reclaimed asphalt pavement meets or exceeds the department quality standards for roads constructed or maintained with hot asphaltic concrete not containing reclaimed asphalt pavement. (3) If the department rejects any hot asphaltic concrete containing reclaimed asphalt pavement, the department shall give a written statement to the provider indicating the specific reasons the hot asphaltic concrete was rejected. (4) This section does not authorize the state to directly or indirectly subsidize the production of hot asphaltic concrete containing reclaimed asphalt pavement.
Utah Code § 72-9-701 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-701
§ 72-9-701. Penalty for unlawful conduct.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise specified, any person who violates a provision of this chapter or who aids or abets another person in a violation of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this chapter or of aiding or abetting another person in a violation of this chapter is a class A misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 72-11-104 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-104
§ 72-11-104. Laws applicable to construction contracts and contractor's bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) Construction contracts entered into by the committee under the authority of this chapter shall be governed solely by this chapter, except that they are subject to the approval of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management. (2) The provisions of Title 14, Chapter 1, Public Contracts requiring contractor's bonds are expressly made applicable to any construction contract under this chapter when the amount of the contract exceeds $1,000.
Utah Code § 72-16-202 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-202
§ 72-16-202. Hiring of director.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The executive director, subject to approval by the committee, shall hire a director. (b) The executive director may remove the director at the executive director's will. (2) The director shall: (a) be experienced in administration and possess additional qualifications as determined by the committee and the executive director; and (b) receive compensation in accordance with Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
Utah Code § 72-5-116 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-116
§ 72-5-116. Exemption from state licensure.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Section 61-2f-202, an employee or authorized agent working under the oversight of the department when engaging in an act on behalf of the department related to one or more of the following is exempt from licensure under Title 61, Chapter 2f, Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act: (1) acquiring real estate pursuant to Section 72-5-103; (2) disposing of real estate pursuant to Section 72-5-111; (3) providing services that constitute property management, as defined in Section 61-2f-102; or (4) leasing of real estate.
Utah Code § 72-9-303 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-303
§ 72-9-303. Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may issue cease and desist orders to any person: (a) who engages in or represents himself or herself to be engaged in a motor carrier operation that is in violation of this chapter; (b) to prevent the violation of any of the provisions of this title; and (c) who otherwise violates this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter. (2) (a) The department shall notify the Motor Vehicle Division of the State Tax Commission upon having reasonable grounds to believe that a motor carrier is in violation of this chapter. Upon receiving notice by the department, the Motor Vehicle Division shall refuse registration or shall suspend or revoke a registration as provided in Sections 41-1a-109 and 41-1a-110. (b) The department shall notify the Motor Vehicle Division immediately upon being satisfied that a motor carrier, reported as being in violation under Subsection (2)(a), is in compliance with this chapter. Upon receiving notice by the department, the Motor Vehicle Division shall remove any restriction made on a registration under this chapter.
Utah Code § 72-2-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-106
§ 72-2-106. Appropriation and transfers from Transportation Fund.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) On and after July 1, 1981, there is appropriated from the Transportation Fund to the use of the department an amount equal to two-elevenths of the taxes collected from the motor fuel tax and the special fuel tax, exclusive of the formula amount appropriated for class B and class C roads, to be used for highway rehabilitation. (2) For a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2019, the Division of Finance shall annually transfer to the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124 an amount that is equal to 35% of the amount of revenue generated in the current fiscal year by the portion of the tax imposed on motor and special fuel that is sold, used, or received for sale or use in this state that exceeds 29.4 cents per gallon.
Utah Code § 72-6-206 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-206
§ 72-6-206. Commission approval and legislative review of tollway development agreement provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to the department entering into a tollway development agreement under Section 72-6-203, the department shall submit to the commission for approval the tollway development agreement, including: (a) a description of the tollway facility, including the conceptual design of the facility and all proposed interconnections with other transportation facilities; (b) the proposed date for development, operation, or both of the tollway facility; (c) the proposed term of the tollway development agreement; (d) the proposed method to determine toll rates or user fees, including: (i) identification of vehicle or user classifications, or both, for toll rates; (ii) the original proposed toll rate or user fee for the tollway facility; (iii) proposed toll rate or user fee increases; and (iv) a maximum toll rate or user fee for the tollway facility; and (e) any proposed revenue, public or private, or proposed debt or equity investment that will be used for the design, construction, financing, acquisition, maintenance, or operation of the tollway facility. (2) Prior to amending or modifying a tollway development agreement, the department shall submit the proposed amendment or modification to the commission for approval. (3) The department shall annually report to the Transportation Interim Committee on the status and progress of a tollway subject to a tollway development agreement under Section 72-6-203.
Utah Code § 72-4-105.2 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-105.2
§ 72-4-105.2. Mountain View Corridor connection.
Status: in_force

Upon completion of the construction of a proposed highway that connects Mountain View Corridor in Saratoga Springs with Cedar Valley Highway in Eagle Mountain, the department shall recommend to the Legislature an amendment to this part to reflect the new highway.
Utah Code § 72-10-802 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-802
§ 72-10-802. Unmanned aircraft system use requirements -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency or officer may not obtain, receive, or use data acquired through an unmanned aircraft system unless the data is obtained: (a) in accordance with a search warrant; (b) in accordance with judicially recognized exceptions to warrant requirements; (c) subject to Subsection (2), from a person who is a nongovernment actor; (d) to locate a lost or missing individual in an area in which an individual has no reasonable expectation of privacy; or (e) in a manner that does not violate a reasonable expectation of privacy. (2) A law enforcement officer or agency may only use for law enforcement purposes data obtained from a nongovernment actor if: (a) the data appears to pertain to the commission of a crime; or (b) the law enforcement agency or officer believes, in good faith, that: (i) the data pertains to an imminent or ongoing emergency involving danger of death or serious bodily injury to an individual; and (ii) disclosing the data would assist in remedying the emergency. (3) A law enforcement agency or officer that obtains, receives, or uses data acquired through the use of an unmanned aircraft system or through Subsection (2) shall destroy the data as soon as reasonably possible after the law enforcement agency or officer obtains, receives, or uses the data subject to an applicable retention schedule under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, or a federal, state, or local law. (4) This section applies to an imaging surveillance device, as defined in Section 77-23d-102, when used in conjunction with an unmanned aircraft system.
Utah Code § 72-7-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-102
§ 72-7-102. Excavations, structures, or objects prohibited within right-of-way except in accordance with law -- Permit and fee requirements -- Rulemaking -- Penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "management costs" means the reasonable, direct, and actual costs a highway authority incurs in exercising authority over the highways under the highway authority's jurisdiction. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3) and Section 72-17-202, a person may not: (a) dig or excavate, within the right-of-way of any state highway, county road, or city street; or (b) place, construct, or maintain any approach road, driveway, pole, pipeline, conduit, sewer, ditch, culvert, billboard, advertising sign, or any other structure or object of any kind or character within the right-of-way. (3) (a) (i) A highway authority having jurisdiction over the right-of-way may allow excavating, installation of utilities and other facilities or access under rules made by the highway authority and in compliance with federal, state, and local law as applicable. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a)(i), a highway authority may not allow excavating, installation of utilities and other facilities, or access to any portion of a state highway, including portions thereof within a municipality, without the prior written approval of the department. The department may, by written agreement with a municipality, waive the requirement of its approval for certain types and categories of excavations, installations, and access. (b) (i) The rules may require a permit for any excavation or installation and may require a surety bond or other security. (ii) The application for a permit for excavation or installation on a state highway shall be accompanied by a fee established under Subsection (4)(f). (iii) The permit may be revoked and the surety bond or other security may be forfeited for cause. (iv) Any portion of the right-of-way disturbed by a project permitted under this section shall be repaired using construction standards established by the highway authority with jurisdiction over the disturbed portion of the right-of-way. (c) (i) For a portion of a state highway right-of-way for which a municipality has jurisdiction, and upon request of the municipality, the department shall grant permission for the municipality to issue permits within the state highway right-of-way, provided that: (A) the municipality gives the department seven calendar days to review and provide comments on the permit; and (B) upon the request of the department, the municipality incorporates changes to the permit as jointly agreed upon by the municipality and the department. (ii) If the department fails to provide a response as described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) within seven calendar days, the municipality may issue the permit. (4) (a) Except as provided in Section 72-7-108 with respect to the department concerning the interstate highway system, a highway authority may require compensation from a utility service provider for access to the right-of-way of a highway only as provided in this section. (b) A highway authority may recover from a utility service provider, only those management costs caused by the utility service provider's activities in the right-of-way of a highway under the jurisdiction of the highway authority. (c) (i) A highway authority shall impose a fee or other compensation under this Subsection (4) on a competitively neutral basis. (ii) (A) If a highway authority's management costs cannot be attributed to only one entity, the highway authority shall allocate the management costs among all privately owned and government agencies using the highway right-of-way for utility service purposes, including the highway authority itself. (B) The allocation shall reflect proportionately the management costs incurred by the highway authority as a result of the various utility uses of the highway. (d) A highway authority may not use the compensation authority granted under this Subsection (4) as a basis for generating revenue for the highway authority that is in addition to the highway authority's management costs. (e) (i) A utility service provider that is assessed management costs or a franchise fee by a highway authority is entitled to recover those management costs. (ii) If the highway authority that assesses the management costs or franchise fees is a political subdivision of the state and the utility service provider serves customers within the boundaries of that highway authority, the management costs may be recovered from those customers. (f) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall adopt a schedule of fees to be assessed for management costs incurred in connection with issuing and administering a permit on a state highway under this section. (g) In addition to the requirements of this Subsection (4), a telecommunications tax or fee imposed by a municipality on a telecommunications provider, as defined in Section 10-1-402, is subject to Section 10-1-406. (5) Permit fees collected by the department under this section shall be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the Transportation Fund. (6) Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of a municipality under: (a) Section 10-1-203 or 10-1-203.5; (b) Section 11-26-201; (c) Title 10, Chapter 1, Part 3, Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax Act; or (d) Title 10, Chapter 1, Part 4, Municipal Telecommunications License Tax Act. (7) A person who violates the provisions of Subsection (2) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 72-10-122 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-122
§ 72-10-122. Construction of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
Utah Code § 72-7-112 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-112
§ 72-7-112. Use of overhead spray irrigation.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Great Salt Lake basin" means the area within: (i) the surveyed meander line of the Great Salt Lake; (ii) the drainage areas of the Bear River or the Bear River's tributaries; (iii) the drainage areas of Bear Lake or Bear Lake's tributaries; (iv) the drainage areas of the Weber River or the Weber River's tributaries; (v) the drainage areas of the Jordan River or the Jordan River's tributaries; (vi) the drainage areas of Utah Lake or Utah Lake's tributaries; (vii) other water drainages lying between the Bear River and the Jordan River that are tributary to the Great Salt Lake and not included in the drainage areas described in Subsections (1)(a)(ii) through (vi); and (viii) the drainage area of Tooele Valley. (b) "Overhead spray irrigation" means above ground irrigation heads that spray water through a nozzle. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), on land within the Great Salt Lake basin a highway authority may not install, maintain, or allow for the installation or maintenance by others of landscaping in a highway construction project commenced on or after May 1, 2024, that uses overhead spray irrigation within the portion of the highway: (a) located between the back of the curb on either side of the highway, including in a median or roundabout; or (b) if there is no curb, between the shoulders contiguous to the traveled way, including in a median or roundabout. (3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit the temporary use of overhead spray irrigation for the period of time reasonably required to allow drought tolerant perennial plants to establish a healthy root system.
Utah Code § 72-18-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-18 / § 72-18-101
§ 72-18-101. Rail ombudsman.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the position of rail ombudsman in the rail division of the department. (2) The executive director of the department shall appoint the rail ombudsman.
Utah Code § 72-9-703 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-703
§ 72-9-703. Civil penalties for violations -- Compromise.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalties, a motor carrier that fails or neglects to comply with any provision of the Constitution of this state, statute, or any rule or order of the department is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. (2) Every violation of any provision of the constitution of this state, statute, or any rule or order of the department, is a separate and distinct offense. Each day's continuance of the violation is a separate and distinct offense. (3) (a) The civil penalty may be compromised by the department and a determination of compromise is appealable by the person alleged to have committed the violation. In determining the amount of the penalty or the amount agreed upon in compromise, the department shall consider the: (i) gravity of the violation; and (ii) good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation. (b) The amount of the penalty when finally determined or the amount agreed upon in compromise may be deducted from any sums owing by the state to the person charged or may be recovered in a civil action in the courts of this state. (4) In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter relating to penalties, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee of any motor carrier, acting within the scope of the officer's, agent's, or employee's official duties or employment, is deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of the motor carrier.
Utah Code § 72-4-133 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-133
§ 72-4-133. State highways -- SR-271, SR-273 to SR-276, SR-279, SR-280.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-271. From Route 274 in Parowan northeasterly to Route 15 north of Paragonah. (2) SR-273. From Route 89 at North Farmington Interchange northerly to Kaysville; then west on 200 North to Route 15. (3) SR-274. From Route 143 in Parowan north on Main Street to Route 15 north of Parowan. (4) SR-275. From Route 95 northwesterly to the east boundary of Natural Bridges National Monument. (5) SR-276. From Route 95 southerly to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area boundary near Bullfrog Basin then beginning again at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area boundary east of Halls Crossing easterly to Route 95. (6) SR-279. From the Potash Plant north along the Colorado River to Route 191 north of Moab. (7) SR-280. From Route 80 near the south limits of Coalville easterly to Main Street in Coalville.
Utah Code § 72-4-110 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-110
§ 72-4-110. State highways -- SR-42 to SR-46, SR-48, SR-50.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-42. From the Utah-Idaho state line near Strevell, Idaho, easterly to Route 30 at Curlew Junction. (2) SR-43. From the Utah-Wyoming state line about 6-1/2 miles west of Manila easterly through Manila to the Utah-Wyoming state line about three miles east of Manila. (3) SR-44. From Route 191 at Greendale Junction northwesterly to Route 43 in Manila. (4) SR-45. From the Evacuation Wash Area south of Bonanza northwesterly through Bonanza to Route 40 southeast of Vernal, near Naples. (5) SR-46. From Route 191 at LaSal Junction easterly to the Utah-Colorado state line. (6) SR-48. From Route 154 easterly on 7800 South to Route 68 in West Jordan; then beginning again at Route 68 easterly on 7000 South and 7200 South to Route 89. (7) SR-50. From Route 6 in Delta southeasterly to Holden, then northerly to Route 15 and beginning again at Route 15 Scipio Interchange; then easterly through Scipio and southeasterly to junction with Route 89 in Salina.
Utah Code § 72-4-301.5 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-301.5
§ 72-4-301.5. Designation of highways as a National Scenic Byway or All-American Road -- Legislative approval.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Section 72-4-304, a highway or state scenic byway may not be nominated for designation as a National Scenic Byway or All-American Road unless the corridor management plan that will be submitted with the application for the highway or state scenic byway to be nominated for designation as a National Scenic Byway or All-American Road is approved by the Legislature by concurrent resolution. (2) (a) In accordance with Subsection (1), the Legislature may, by concurrent resolution: (i) approve the corridor management plan; (ii) approve the corridor management plan with conditions specified by the Legislature; or (iii) deny the corridor management plan. (b) Upon a decision by the Legislature under Subsection (2)(a), the nominating entity is not required to move forward with the nomination for the National Scenic Byway or All-American Road designation.
Utah Code § 72-10-501 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-501
§ 72-10-501. Flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration -- Calculations of blood or breath alcohol -- Criminal punishment -- Arrest without warrant.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A person may not operate or be in actual physical control of an aircraft within this state if the person: (i) has sufficient alcohol in his body that a subsequent chemical test shows that the person has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of the test; (ii) is under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and any drug to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely operating an aircraft; or (iii) has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of operation or actual physical control. (b) The fact that a person charged with violating this section is or has been legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense against any charge of violating this section. (2) Calculations of blood or breath alcohol concentration under this section shall be made in accordance with Subsection 41-6a-502(1). (3) (a) A person convicted of a violation of Subsection (1) is guilty of a: (i) class B misdemeanor; or (ii) class A misdemeanor if the person has also inflicted bodily injury upon another as a proximate result of having operated the aircraft in a negligent manner. (b) In this section, the standard of negligence is that of simple negligence, the failure to exercise that degree of care that an ordinarily reasonable and prudent person exercises under like or similar circumstances. (4) A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for a violation of this section when the officer has probable cause to believe: (a) the violation has occurred, although not in the officer's presence; and (b) the violation was committed by that person.
Utah Code § 72-3-108 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-108
§ 72-3-108. County roads -- Vacation and narrowing -- Notice requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A county may, by ordinance, vacate, narrow, or change the name of a county road without petition or after petition by a property owner. (2) A county may not vacate a county road unless notice of the hearing is: (a) published for the county, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102, for at least four weeks before the day of the hearing; and (b) mailed to the department and all owners of property abutting the county road. (3) The right-of-way and easements, if any, of a property owner and the franchise rights of any public utility may not be impaired by vacating or narrowing a county road. (4) Except as provided in Section 72-3-105 or 72-5-305, if a county vacates a county road, the state's right-of-way interest in the county road is also vacated.
Utah Code § 72-9-603 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-603
§ 72-9-603. Towing notice requirements -- Cost responsibilities -- Abandoned vehicle title restrictions -- Rules for maximum rates and certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a tow truck service that was ordered by a peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, or a highway authority, after performing a tow truck service that is being done without the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor owner's knowledge, the tow truck operator or the tow truck motor carrier shall: (a) immediately upon arriving at the place of storage or impound of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor: (i) provide relevant information to the impound vehicle service system database administered by the Motor Vehicle Division, including: (A) the date and time of the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (B) a description of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and (C) the vehicle identification number or vessel or outboard motor identification number; and (ii) contact the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area where the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was picked up and notify the agency of the: (A) location of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (B) date, time, and location from which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed; (C) reasons for the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (D) person who requested the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and (E) description, including the identification number, license number, or other identification number issued by a state agency, of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (b) except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that has been retrieved by the owner or operator, within two business days of performing the tow truck service under Subsection (1)(a), send a certified letter to the last-known address of each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor obtained from the Motor Vehicle Division or, if the person has actual knowledge of the party's address, to the current address, notifying the party of the: (i) location of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (ii) date, time, and location from which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed; (iii) reasons for the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (iv) person who requested the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (v) a description, including its identification number and license number or other identification number issued by a state agency; and (vi) costs and procedures to retrieve the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and (c) upon initial contact with the owner or operator whose vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed, provide the owner or operator with a copy of the Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing established by the department in Subsection (16)(e). (2) (a) Until the tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier reports the information required under Subsection (1)(a), a tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard may not: (i) collect any fee associated with the removal; or (ii) begin charging storage fees. (b) If a tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard fails to provide notice as described in Subsection (1), a possessory lien described in Subsection (13) is unenforceable against a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a). (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (9), a tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may not perform a tow truck service at the request or direction of a private property owner or the property owner's agent unless: (i) the owner or a lien holder of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor consents to the tow truck service; or (ii) the property owner erects signage that meets the requirements of: (A) Subsection (4)(b)(ii); and (B) Subsection (7) or (8). (b) Subsections (7) through (9) do not apply to the removal of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor: (i) from a location where parking is prohibited by law, including: (A) a designated fire lane; (B) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, unless the vehicle is parked in a marked parking stall or space; or (C) a marked parking stall or space legally designated for disabled persons; (ii) from a location where it is reasonably apparent that the location is not open to parking; (iii) from a location where all public access points are controlled by: (A) a permanent gate, door, or similar feature allowing the vehicle to access the facility; or (B) a parking attendant; (iv) from a location that materially interferes with access to private property; (v) from the property of a detached single-family dwelling or duplex; or (vi) pursuant to a legal repossession. (4) (a) A private property owner may, subject to the requirements of a local ordinance, enforce parking restrictions by: (i) authorizing a tow truck motor carrier to patrol and monitor the property and enforce parking restrictions on behalf of the property owner in accordance with Subsection (7); (ii) enforcing parking restrictions as needed by requesting a tow from a tow truck motor carrier on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Subsection (8); or (iii) requesting a tow from a tow truck motor carrier after providing 24-hour written notice in accordance with Subsection (9). (b) (i) Any agreement between a private property owner and tow truck motor carrier authorizing the tow truck motor carrier to patrol and monitor the property under Subsection (4)(a)(i) shall include specific terms and conditions for the tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the property. (ii) In addition to the signage described in Subsection (7) or (8), a private property owner who allows public parking shall erect appropriate signage on the property indicating clear instructions for parking at the property. (iii) Where a single parking area includes abutting parcels of property owned by two or more private property owners who enforce different parking restrictions under Subsection (7) or (8), each property owner shall, in addition to the requirements under Subsection (7) or (8), erect signage as required by this section: (A) at each entrance to the property owner's parcel from another property owner's parcel; and (B) if there is no clearly defined entrance between one property owner's parcel and another property owner's parcel, at intervals of 40 feet or less along the line dividing the property owner's parcel from the other property owner's parcel. (iv) Where there is no clearly defined entrance to a parking area from a highway, the property owner shall erect signage as required by this section at intervals of 40 feet or less along any portion of a property line where a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor may enter the parking area. (5) Nothing in Subsection (3) or (4) restricts the ability of a private property owner from, subject to the provisions of this section, instituting and enforcing regulations for parking at the property. (6) In addition to any other powers provided by law, a political subdivision or state agency may: (a) enforce parking restrictions in accordance with Subsections (7) through (9) on property that is: (i) owned by the political subdivision or state agency; (ii) located outside of the public right-of-way; and (iii) open to public parking; and (b) request or direct a tow truck service in order to abate a public nuisance on private property over which the political subdivision or state agency has jurisdiction. (7) For private property where parking is enforced under Subsection (4)(a)(i), the property owner shall ensure that each entrance to the property has signs located on the property and clearly visible to the driver of a vehicle entering the property that substantially comply with the following, as determined by the department: (a) a top sign that is 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide and has: (i) a blue, reflective background with a 1/2 inch white border; (ii) two-inch, white letters at the top of the sign with the capitalized words "Lot is Patrolled"; (iii) a white towing logo that is six inches tall and 16 inches wide that depicts an entire tow truck, a tow hook, and an entire vehicle being towed; and (iv) two-inch, white letters at the bottom of the sign with the capitalized words "Towing Enforced"; and (b) a bottom sign that is 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide with a 1/2 inch white, reflective border, and has: (i) a top half that is red background with white, reflective letters indicating: (A) who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property; and (B) any type of vehicle prohibited from parking at the property; and (ii) a bottom half that has a white, reflective background with red letters indicating: (A) the name and telephone number of the tow truck motor carrier that the property owner has authorized to patrol the property; and (B) the internet web address "tow.utah.gov". (8) (a) For private property where parking is enforced under Subsection (4)(a)(ii), a tow truck motor carrier may not: (i) patrol and monitor the property; (ii) perform a tow truck service without the written or verbal request of the property owner or the property owner's agent; or (iii) act as the property owner's agent to request a tow truck service. (b) For private property where parking is enforced under Subsection (4)(a)(ii), the property owner shall ensure that each entrance to the property has a clearly visible sign located on the property that substantially follows the following format, as determined by the department: (i) the sign is 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide with a 1/2 inch white, reflective border, and has: (A) at the top of the sign, a blue background with a white, reflective towing logo that is at least four inches tall and 16 inches wide that depicts an entire tow truck, a tow hook, and an entire vehicle being towed; (B) immediately below the towing logo described in Subsection (8)(b)(i)(A), a blue background with white, reflective letters at least two inches tall with the capitalized words "Towing Enforced"; and (C) in the middle of the sign, a red background with white, reflective letters at least one inch tall indicating who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property, and any type of vehicle prohibited from parking at the property; and (ii) at the bottom of the sign, a white, reflective background with red letters at least one inch tall indicating: (A) either the name and telephone number of the property owner or the property owner's agent who is authorized to request a tow truck service, or the name and telephone number of the tow truck motor carrier that provides tow truck services for the property; and (B) the internet web address "tow.utah.gov". (c) If a dispute arises regarding whether a sign required under this section substantially complies with the requirements of this section, the department shall determine whether the sign substantially complies. (9) (a) For private property without signage substantially meeting the requirements of Subsection (7) or (8), as determined by the department, the property owner may request a tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the private property 24 hours after the property owner or the property owner's agent affixes a written notice to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor in accordance with this Subsection (9). (b) The written notice described in Subsection (9)(a) shall: (i) indicate the exact time when the written notice is affixed to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (ii) warn the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor will be towed from the property if it is not removed within 24 hours after the time indicated in Subsection (9)(b)(i); (iii) be at least four inches tall and four inches wide; and (iv) be affixed to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor at a conspicuous location on the driver's side window of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (c) A property owner may authorize a tow truck motor carrier to act as the property owner's agent for purposes of affixing the written notice described in Subsection (9)(a) to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (10) The department shall publish on the department's internet website the signage requirements and written notice requirements and illustrated or photographed examples of the signage and written notice requirements described in Subsections (7) through (9). (11) It is an affirmative defense to any claim, based on the lack of notice, that arises from the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from private property that the property had signage meeting the requirements of: (a) Subsection (4)(b)(ii); and (b) Subsection (7) or (8). (12) An individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) or a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor lawfully removed is only responsible for paying: (a) the tow truck service and storage fees set in accordance with Subsection (16); and (b) the administrative impound fee set in Section 41-6a-1406, if applicable. (13) (a) As used in this Subsection (13), "life essential item" means: (i) prescription medication; (ii) medical equipment; (iii) shoes; (iv) coats; (v) food and water; (vi) child safety seats; (vii) government-issued photo identification; and (viii) human remains. (b) Subject to Subsection (13)(d), the fees under Subsection (12) are a possessory lien on the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (c) Subject to Subsection (13)(d), towing fees are a possessory lien on the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor and any nonlife essential items contained in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (d) (i) Before two business days have passed since the date on which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed, a possessory lien described in Subsections (13)(b) and (13)(c) is valid if the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard has provided relevant information to the impound vehicle service system database administered by the Motor Vehicle Division as described in Subsection (1). (ii) After two business days have passed since the date on which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed, a possessory lien described in Subsections (13)(b) and (13)(c) is valid if the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard has sent notice by certified letter to the last-known address of each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (1)(b). (e) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to take possession of any life essential item within the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours regardless of whether the towing, impound fees, or storage fees have been paid. (f) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (g) The tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier shall securely store the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor and items described in Subsection (13)(a) in an approved state impound yard until a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor: (i) pays the fees described in Subsection (12); and (ii) removes the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the state impound yard. (14) (a) A vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be considered abandoned if a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) does not, within 30 days after notice has been sent under Subsection (1)(b): (i) pay the fees described in Subsection (12); and (ii) remove the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the secure storage facility. (b) A person may not request a transfer of title to an abandoned vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor until at least 30 days after notice has been sent under Subsection (1)(b). (15) (a) A tow truck motor carrier or impound yard shall clearly and conspicuously post and disclose all its current fees, rates, and acceptable forms of payment for tow truck service and storage of a vehicle in accordance with rules established under Subsection (16). (b) A tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, and an impound yard shall accept payment by cash and debit or credit card for a tow truck service under Subsection (1) or any service rendered, performed, or supplied in connection with a tow truck service under Subsection (1). (16) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall: (a) subject to the restriction in Subsection (17), set maximum rates that: (i) a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that are transported in response to: (A) a peace officer dispatch call; (B) a motor vehicle division call; and (C) any other call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal; (ii) an impound yard may charge for the storage of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor stored as a result of one of the conditions listed under Subsection (16)(a)(i); and (iii) an impound yard may charge for the after-hours release of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor stored as a result of one of the conditions described in Subsection (16)(a)(i); (b) establish authorized towing certification requirements, not in conflict with federal law, related to incident safety, clean-up, and hazardous material handling; (c) specify the form and content of the posting and disclosure of fees and rates charged and acceptable forms of payment by a tow truck motor carrier or impound yard; (d) set a maximum rate for an administrative fee that a tow truck motor carrier may charge for reporting the information required under Subsection (1)(a)(i) and providing notice of the removal to each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as required in Subsection (1)(b); (e) establish a Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing form that contains specific information regarding: (i) a vehicle owner's or operator's rights and responsibilities if the owner's vehicle is towed; (ii) identifies the maximum rates that a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is transported in response to a call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal; and (iii) identifies the maximum rates that an impound yard may charge for the storage of vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is transported in response to a call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal; and (f) set a maximum rate for an after-hours fee allowed under Subsection (19)(b). (17) An impound yard may not charge a fee for the storage of an impounded vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor if: (a) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is being held as evidence; and (b) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is not being released to a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i), even if the party satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406. (18) (a) (i) A tow truck motor carrier may charge a rate up to the maximum rate set by the department in rules made under Subsection (16). (ii) In addition to the maximum rates established under Subsection (16) and when receiving payment by credit card or debit card, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard may charge a card processing fee of 3% of the transaction total. (b) A tow truck motor carrier may not be required to maintain insurance coverage at a higher level than required in rules made in accordance with Subsection (16). (19) When a tow truck motor carrier or impound lot is in possession of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as a result of a tow service that was performed without the consent of the owner, and that was not ordered by a peace officer or a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, the tow truck motor carrier or impound yard shall make personnel available: (a) by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and (b) to release the impounded vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to the owner within one hour of when the owner calls the tow truck motor carrier or impound yard. (20) (a) If the tow truck motor carrier, tow truck operator, or impound lot fails to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor in accordance with Subsection (19), the individual acting on behalf of the tow truck motor carrier, tow truck operator, or impound lot may be charged with a violation described in Section 41-1a-1314. (b) Subsection (20)(a) may be enforced by: (i) a local law enforcement agency; (ii) Utah Highway Patrol; or (iii) the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division created in Section 41-3-104. (21) A tow truck motor carrier or a tow truck operator may not: (a) share contact or other personal information of an owner of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) for which the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator has performed a tow service; and (b) receive payment for referring a person for whom the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator has performed a tow service to another service, including: (i) a lawyer referral service; (ii) a medical provider; (iii) a funding agency; (iv) a marketer for any service described in Subsections (21)(b)(i) through (iii); (v) a marketer for any other service; or (vi) a third party vendor. (22) (a) Subject to Subsection (22)(b), a tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard that fails to provide timely and proper notice as described in Subsection (1) to an owner or a lien holder of record as required in this section forfeits the right to collect or enforce any towing, storage, or impound fees from the owner or lien holder. (b) (i) Before two business days have passed since the date on which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed, an owner or lien holder is responsible for the towing, storage, and impound fees if the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard has provided relevant information to the impound vehicle service system database administered by the Motor Vehicle Division as described in Subsection (1). (ii) After two business days have passed since the date on which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed, an owner or lien holder is responsible for the towing, storage, and impound fees if the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard has sent notice by certified letter to the last-known address of each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (1)(b). (c) An owner or a lien holder may demand immediate release and possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor without payment of towing, storage, or related fees if: (i) the owner or lien holder provides proof of ownership or lien holder status; and (ii) the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard is unable to provide evidence that notice was properly provided through certified letter as described in Subsection (1)(b). (d) (i) If a party with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor claims notice was not properly given, there is a rebuttable presumption that notice was not properly provided as required in Subsection (1). (ii) The presumption described in Subsection (22)(d)(i) may be rebutted by providing credible, time-stamped evidence that the tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard, as applicable: (A) provided the relevant information to the impound vehicle service system database administered by the Motor Vehicle Division as described in Subsection (1); or (B) sent a certified letter to the last-known address of each party with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (1). (e) In a civil action brought to enforce or challenge rights under this Subsection (22), the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs. (f) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may adopt rules to implement and clarify the process for an owner or a lien holder to claim release under this Subsection (22).
Utah Code § 72-16-303 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-303
§ 72-16-303. Certification of inspectors.
Status: in_force

(1) To become a qualified safety inspector, an individual shall obtain and maintain a qualified safety inspector certification from the director in accordance with this section. (2) To obtain a qualified safety inspector certification from the director, an individual shall submit an application described in Subsection (3) and a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504. (3) An application for a qualified safety inspector certification shall be in a form prescribed by the director and include information that demonstrates the applicant: (a) (i) (A) is a professional engineer, licensed in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 22, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act, or an engineer with a comparable license from another state as determined by the committee; and (B) has at least three years of experience in the amusement ride industry, at least two of which include actual inspection of amusement rides for an owner-operator, manufacturer, government agency, amusement park, carnival, or insurer; (ii) (A) has at least three years of experience inspecting amusement rides for an owner-operator, manufacturer, government agency, amusement park, carnival, or insurer; and (B) is certified by a nationally recognized organization in the amusement ride safety industry approved by the committee; or (iii) (A) has at least three years of experience inspecting amusement rides for an owner-operator, manufacturer, government agency, amusement park, carnival, or insurer; and (B) is employed by an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year; (b) (i) has liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage in compliance with rules made by the committee; or (ii) is an employee or authorized agent of an insurance company; and (c) is a member of and actively participates in an entity that develops standards applicable to the operation of amusement rides. (4) To obtain a renewal of a qualified safety inspector certification, a qualified safety inspector shall submit to the director a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 and a renewal application that demonstrates that the qualified safety inspector: (a) satisfies the requirements described in Subsection (3); and (b) during the previous two-year period, completed at least 12 hours of continuing education instruction provided by: (i) a nationally recognized amusement industry organization; (ii) a nationally recognized organization in a relevant technical field; (iii) an owner-operator, through an owner-operator-run safety program approved by the committee; or (iv) an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year. (5) The director shall issue a qualified safety inspector certification to each individual who submits an application or a renewal application that is in a form prescribed by the director and complies with the requirements of this section and any applicable rules and fees. (6) A qualified safety inspector certification expires two years after the day on which the director issues the qualified inspector certification. (7) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the director may deny, suspend, or revoke a qualified safety inspector certification if an individual fails to satisfy a requirement of this chapter or any applicable rule. (8) A qualified safety inspector who is employed by the owner-operator of an amusement ride may complete an inspection of the amusement ride.
Utah Code § 72-10-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-102
§ 72-10-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Acrobatics" means the intentional maneuvers of an aircraft not necessary to air navigation. (2) (a) "Advanced air mobility system" means a system that transports individuals and property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including electric aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled airspace. (b) "Advanced air mobility system" includes each component of a system described in Subsection (2)(a), including: (i) the aircraft, including payload; (ii) communications equipment; (iii) navigation equipment; (iv) controllers; (v) support equipment; (vi) an authoritative supplemental data service provider; (vii) flight information exchange; and (viii) remote and autonomous functions. (3) "Aerial transit corridor" means an airspace volume defining a three-dimensional route segment with performance requirements to operate within or to cross where tactical air traffic control separation services are not provided. (4) "Aeronautics" means transportation by aircraft, air instruction, the operation, repair, or maintenance of aircraft, and the design, operation, repair, or maintenance of airports, or other air navigation facilities. (5) "Aeronautics instructor" means an individual engaged in giving or offering to give instruction in aeronautics, flying, or ground subjects, either with or without: (a) compensation or other reward; (b) advertising the occupation; (c) calling the instructor's facilities an air school, or an equivalent term; or (d) employing or using other instructors. (6) "Aircraft" means a contrivance now known or in the future invented, used, or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. (7) "Air instruction" means the imparting of aeronautical information by an aviation instructor or in an air school or flying club. (8) (a) "Airport" means an area of land or water that: (i) is used or is made available for landing and takeoff of aircraft; and (ii) is open or available for public use. (b) "Airport" includes: (i) appurtenant areas used for buildings, right of way, or other facilities used to support the airport; and (ii) a vertiport if the vertiport is open or available for public use. (9) "Airport authority" means a political subdivision of the state, other than a county or municipality, that is authorized by statute to operate an airport. (10) "Airport operator" means a municipality, county, or airport authority that owns or operates a commercial airport. (11) (a) "Airport revenue" means all fees, charges, rents, or other payments received by or accruing to an airport operator for any of the following reasons: (i) revenue from air carriers, tenants, lessees, purchasers of airport properties, airport permittees making use of airport property and services, and other parties; (ii) revenue received from the activities of others or the transfer of rights to others relating to the airport, including revenue received: (A) for the right to conduct an activity on the airport or to use or occupy airport property; (B) for the sale, transfer, or disposition of airport real or personal property, or an interest in that property, including transfer through a condemnation proceeding; (C) for the sale of, or the sale or lease of rights in, mineral, natural, or agricultural products or water owned by the airport operator to be taken from the airport; and (D) for the right to conduct an activity on, or for the use or disposition of, real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property owned or controlled by the airport operator and used for an airport-related purpose but not located on the airport; or (iii) revenue received from activities conducted by the airport operator whether on or off the airport, which is directly connected to the airport operator's ownership or operation of the airport. (b) "Airport revenue" includes state and local taxes on aviation fuel. (c) "Airport revenue" does not include amounts received by an airport operator as passenger facility fees in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 40117. (12) "Air school" means a person engaged in giving, offering to give, advertising, representing, or a person holding itself out as giving, with or without compensation or other reward, instruction in aeronautics, flying, or ground subjects, or in more than one of these subjects. (13) "Airworthiness" means conformity with requirements prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the structure or functioning of aircraft, engine, parts, or accessories. (14) "Authoritative supplemental data service provider" means a third party provider of unmanned aircraft system traffic management services that is approved by the department and supplies specialized data to an unmanned aircraft system service supplier or to an unmanned aircraft system operator for a variety of uses. (15) "Civil aircraft" means an aircraft other than a public aircraft. (16) "Commercial aircraft" means aircraft used for commercial purposes. (17) "Commercial airport" means a landing area, landing strip, or airport that may be used for commercial operations. (18) "Commercial flight operator" means a person who conducts commercial operations. (19) "Commercial operations" means: (a) the operation of an aircraft for compensation or hire or services performed incidental to the operation of an aircraft for which a fee is charged or compensation is received, including the servicing, maintaining, and repairing of aircraft, the rental or charter of aircraft, the operation of flight or ground schools, the operation of aircraft for the application or distribution of chemicals or other substances, and the operation of aircraft for hunting and fishing; or (b) the brokering or selling of any of these services; but (c) does not include any operations of aircraft as common carriers certificated by the federal government or the services incidental to those operations. (20) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-16b-102. (21) "Dealer" means a person who is actively engaged in the business of flying for demonstration purposes, or selling or exchanging aircraft, and who has an established place of business. (22) "Experimental aircraft" means: (a) an aircraft designated by the Federal Aviation Administration or the military as experimental and used solely for the purpose of experiments, or tests regarding the structure or functioning of aircraft, engines, or their accessories; and (b) an aircraft designated by the Federal Aviation Administration as: (i) being custom or amateur built; and (ii) used for recreational, educational, or display purposes. (23) "Flight" means a kind of locomotion by aircraft while in the air. (24) "Flight information exchange" means a model or system that allows for the consistent exchange of flying data between an unmanned aircraft system traffic management system and an unmanned aircraft system operator or aircraft to facilitate the coordination of flights. (25) "Flying club" means five or more persons who for neither profit nor reward own, lease, or use one or more aircraft for the purpose of instruction, pleasure, or both. (26) "Glider" means an aircraft heavier than air, similar to an airplane, but without a power plant. (27) "Mechanic" means a person who constructs, repairs, adjusts, inspects, or overhauls aircraft, engines, or accessories. (28) "Navigable airspace" means the same as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. Sec. 40102. (29) "Parachute jumper" means an individual who has passed the required test for jumping with a parachute from an aircraft, and has passed an examination showing that the jumper possesses the required physical and mental qualifications for the jumping. (30) "Parachute rigger" means any person who has passed the required test for packing, repairing, and maintaining parachutes. (31) "Passenger aircraft" means aircraft used for transporting persons, in addition to the pilot or crew, with or without their necessary personal belongings. (32) "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, or association of individuals. (33) "Pilot" means a person who operates the controls of an aircraft while in-flight. (34) "Primary glider" means a glider that has a gliding angle of less than 10 to one. (35) "Private airport" means an airport that is not open or available for public use. (36) "Public aircraft" means an aircraft used exclusively in the service of a government or of a political subdivision, including the government of the United States, of the District of Columbia, and of a state, territory, or insular possession of the United States, but not including a government-owned aircraft engaged in carrying persons or goods for commercial purposes. (37) "Reckless flying" means the operation or piloting of an aircraft recklessly, or in a manner as to endanger the property, life, or body of a person, due regard being given to the prevailing weather conditions, field conditions, and to the territory being flown over. (38) "Registration number" means the number assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to an aircraft, whether the number includes a letter or letters. (39) "Roadable aircraft" means an aircraft capable of taking off and landing from a suitable airfield and is also designed to be driven on a highway as a conveyance. (40) "Secondary glider" means a glider that has a gliding angle between 10 to one and 16 to one, inclusive. (41) "Significant private airport" means a private airport that is designated by the department as a significant private airport as described in Section 72-10-416. (42) "Soaring glider" means any glider that has a gliding angle of more than 16 to one. (43) "Unmanned aircraft system service supplier" means a service supplier that: (a) relays flight information between an unmanned aircraft system operator and a flight management system; and (b) provides information that supports unmanned aircraft system operations and assists with strategic deconfliction by an unmanned aircraft system traffic management system. (44) "Unmanned aircraft" means an aircraft that is: (a) capable of sustaining flight; and (b) operated with no possible direct human intervention from on or within the aircraft. (45) "Unmanned aircraft system" means the entire system used to operate an unmanned aircraft, including: (a) the unmanned aircraft, including payload; (b) communications equipment; (c) navigation equipment; (d) controllers; (e) support equipment; and (f) autopilot functionality. (46) "Unmanned aircraft system traffic management" means a traffic management ecosystem for uncontrolled operations, including unmanned aircraft systems, that is separate from, but complementary to, the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic management system. (47) "Vertiport" means an area of land, or a structure, used or intended to be used for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vertical aircraft landings and takeoffs, including associated buildings and facilities.
Utah Code § 72-5-110 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-110
§ 72-5-110. Acquisition of personal property -- Disposal of certain personal property.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may: (a) acquire by gift, agreement, exchange, purchase, or otherwise machinery, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, or other personal property necessary for the administration, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highways; and (b) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the machinery, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and other personal property described in Subsection (1)(a) when no longer suitable or required for state transportation purposes. (2) In accordance with Section 63A-2-409, the department is exempt from using the state surplus property program when disposing of surplus personal property that was acquired as part of a transaction or legal action by the department acquiring real property for a state transportation purpose. (3) Proceeds from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of property described in Subsection (2) shall be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the Transportation Fund.
Utah Code § 72-10-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-302
§ 72-10-302. Purpose and policy of part.
Status: in_force

It is declared that the purpose of this part is to further the public interest in aeronautical progress: (1) by authorizing public agencies of this state to accept, channel, and disburse federal, state, and other funds for the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation, and regulation of airports and air navigation facilities; (2) by granting to a state agency the powers and imposing upon it the duties that the state may obtain the full benefit of financial assistance made available by the federal government, as well as assistance from other sources; (3) by providing authority that may be exercised by a public agency independently or jointly with other public agencies, and enabling two or more cities, towns, counties, and other political subdivisions jointly to establish, acquire, develop, and operate an airport or airports for their joint or common use.
Utah Code § 72-5-405 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-405
§ 72-5-405. Private owner rights.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, counties, and municipalities shall observe all protections conferred on private property rights, including Title 63L, Chapter 3, Private Property Protection Act, Title 63L, Chapter 4, Constitutional Takings Issues Act, and compensation for takings. (2) Private property owners from whom less than fee simple rights are obtained for transportation corridors or transportation corridor preservation have the right to petition the department, a county, or a municipality to acquire the entire fee simple interest in the affected property. (3) (a) A private property owner whose property's development is limited or restricted by a power granted under this part may petition the county or municipality that adopted the official map to acquire less than or the entire fee simple interest in the affected property, at the option of the property owner. (b) If the county or municipality petitioned under Subsection (3)(a) does not acquire the interest in the property requested by the property owner, then the county or municipality may not exercise any of the powers granted under this part to limit or restrict the affected property's development.
Utah Code § 72-12-103 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-12 / § 72-12-103
§ 72-12-103. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Car-pool" means a mode of transportation in which: (a) six or fewer persons, including the driver, ride together in a motor vehicle; (b) that transportation is incidental to another purpose of the driver; and (c) the vehicle manufacturer's design capacity of any one seat is not exceeded. (2) "Van-pool" means a nonprofit mode of prearranged commuter transportation of a relatively fixed group of seven to 15 persons, including the driver, between home and work, or termini near home and work, in a vehicle the group occupancy of which does not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's design capacity and that: (a) is owned or leased and operated by an individual: (i) who owns only one van-pool vehicle; (ii) whose provision of transportation is incidental to another purpose of the operator; (iii) who does not transport people as a business; and (iv) who accepts money from riders in the vehicle, if at all, only to recover some or all expenses directly related to the transportation, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation; (b) is owned or leased by a nonprofit employee organization and used to transport employees between home and work, or termini near home and work to provide incentives to employees to make the commute by a mode other than single occupant motor vehicle, the operating, administration, and reasonable depreciation costs of which are paid, if at all, by the persons using the vehicles; or (c) is owned or leased by an employer, a public agency, or a public transit district, either alone or in cooperation with others to provide incentives to employees to make the commute by a mode other than single occupant motor vehicle, the driver and passengers of which are employees and fees charged, if at all, for which are nonprofit and only to recover operating, maintenance, administration, and reasonable depreciation costs. (3) "Ride-sharing arrangement" means either a car-pool, van-pool, or both.
Utah Code § 72-7-402 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-402
§ 72-7-402. Limitations as to vehicle width, height, length, and load extensions.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided by statute, all state or federally approved safety devices and any other lawful appurtenant devices, including refrigeration units, hitches, air line connections, and load securing devices related to the safe operation of a vehicle are excluded for purposes of measuring the width and length of a vehicle under the provisions of this part, if the devices are not designed or used for carrying cargo. (b) Load-induced tire bulge is excluded for purposes of measuring the width of vehicles under the provisions of this part. (c) Appurtenances attached to the sides or rear of a recreational vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle are excluded for purposes of measuring the width and length of the recreational vehicle if the additional width or length of the appurtenances does not exceed six inches. (2) A vehicle unladen or with a load may not exceed a width of 8-1/2 feet. (3) A vehicle unladen or with a load may not exceed a height of 14 feet. (4) (a) (i) A single-unit vehicle, unladen or with a load, may not exceed a length of 45 feet including front and rear bumpers. (ii) In this section, a truck tractor coupled to one or more semitrailers or trailers is not considered a single-unit vehicle. (b) (i) A semitrailer, unladen or with a load, may not exceed a length of 53 feet excluding refrigeration units, hitches, air line connections, and safety appurtenances. (ii) There is no overall length limitation on a truck tractor and semitrailer combination when the semitrailer length is 53 feet or less. (c) (i) Two trailers coupled together, unladen or with a load, may not exceed an overall length of 61 feet, measured from the front of the first trailer to the rear of the second trailer. (ii) There is no overall length limitation on a truck tractor and double trailer combination when the trailers coupled together measure 61 feet or less. (d) All other combinations of vehicles, unladen or with a load, when coupled together, may not exceed a total length of 65 feet, except the length limitations do not apply to combinations of vehicles operated at night by a public utility when required for emergency repair of public service facilities or properties, or when operated under a permit under Section 72-7-406. (5) (a) Subject to Subsection (4), a vehicle or combination of vehicles may not carry any load extending more than three feet beyond the front of the body of the vehicle or more than six feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle. (b) A passenger vehicle may not carry any load extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of the vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle. (6) Any exception to this section must be authorized by a permit as provided under Section 72-7-406. (7) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 72-12-106 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-12 / § 72-12-106
§ 72-12-106. Employer's liability for ride-sharing injuries.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer is not liable for injuries to passengers or other persons or both resulting from the operation or use of a motor vehicle not owned, leased, or contracted for by the employer in a ride-sharing arrangement. (2) An employer is not liable for injuries to passengers or other persons or both on account of the employer having provided information or incentives or otherwise having encouraged employees to participate in ride-sharing arrangements.
Utah Code § 72-2-125 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-125
§ 72-2-125. Critical Highway Needs Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a capital projects fund within the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 known as the "Critical Highway Needs Fund." (2) The fund consists of money generated from the following sources: (a) any voluntary contributions received for the maintenance, construction, reconstruction, or renovation of state and federal highways; and (b) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature. (3) (a) The fund shall earn interest. (b) Interest on fund money shall be deposited into the fund. (4) (a) The executive director shall use money deposited into the fund to pay the costs of right-of-way acquisition, maintenance, construction, reconstruction, or renovation to state and federal highways identified by the department and prioritized by the commission in accordance with this Subsection (4). (b) (i) The department shall: (A) establish a complete list of projects to be maintained, constructed, reconstructed, or renovated using the funding described in Subsection (4)(a) based on the following criteria: (I) the highway construction project is a high priority project due to high growth in the surrounding area; (II) the highway construction project addresses critical access needs that have a high impact due to commercial and energy development; (III) the highway construction project mitigates congestion; (IV) whether local matching funds are available for the highway construction project; and (V) the highway construction project is a critical alternative route for priority Interstate 15 reconstruction projects; and (B) submit the list of projects to the commission for prioritization in accordance with Subsection (4)(c). (ii) A project that is included in the list under this Subsection (4): (A) is not required to be currently listed in the statewide long-range plan; and (B) is not required to be prioritized through the prioritization process for new transportation capacity projects adopted under Section 72-1-304. (c) (i) The commission shall prioritize the project list submitted by the department in accordance with Subsection (4)(b). (ii) For projects prioritized under this Subsection (4)(c), the commission shall give priority consideration to fully funding a project that meets the criteria under Subsection (4)(b)(i)(A)(V). (d) (i) Expenditures of bond proceeds issued in accordance with Section 63B-16-101 by the department for the construction of highway projects prioritized under this Subsection (4) may not exceed $1,200,000,000. (ii) Money expended from the fund for principal, interest, and issuance costs of bonds issued under Section 63B-16-101 is not considered an expenditure for purposes of the $1,200,000,000 cap under Subsection (4)(d)(i). (e) (i) Before bonds authorized by Section 63B-16-101 may be issued in any fiscal year, the department and the commission shall appear before the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature and present: (A) the commission's current list of projects established and prioritized in accordance with this Subsection (4); and (B) the amount of bond proceeds that the department needs to provide funding for projects on the project list prioritized in accordance with this Subsection (4) for the next fiscal year. (ii) The Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature shall review and comment on the prioritized project list and the amount of bond proceeds needed to fund the projects on the prioritized list. (f) The Division of Finance shall, from money deposited into the fund, transfer the amount of funds necessary to pay principal, interest, and issuance costs of bonds authorized by Section 63B-16-101 in the current fiscal year to the appropriate debt service or sinking fund. (5) When the general obligation bonds authorized by Section 63B-16-101 have been paid off and the highway projects completed that are included in the prioritized project list under Subsection (4), the Division of Finance shall transfer any existing balance in the fund into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124. (6) (a) The Division of Finance shall monitor the general obligation bonds authorized by Section 63B-16-101. (b) The department shall monitor the highway construction or reconstruction projects that are included in the prioritized project list under Subsection (4). (c) When the Division of Finance has reported that the general obligation bonds issued by Section 63B-16-101 have been paid off and the department has reported that projects included in the prioritized project list are complete to the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature, the Division of Finance shall transfer any existing fund balance in accordance with Subsection (5). (7) (a) Unless prioritized and approved by the Transportation Commission, the department may not delay a project prioritized under this section to a different fiscal year than programmed by the commission due to an unavoidable shortfall in revenues if: (i) the prioritized project was funded by the Legislature in an appropriations act; or (ii) general obligation bond proceeds have been issued for the project in the current fiscal year. (b) For projects identified under Subsection (7)(a), the commission shall prioritize and approve any project delays for projects prioritized under this section due to an unavoidable shortfall in revenues if: (i) the prioritized project was funded by the Legislature in an appropriations act; or (ii) general obligation bond proceeds have been issued for the project in the current fiscal year.
Utah Code § 72-10-404 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-404
§ 72-10-404. Zoning ordinances -- Governing law in event of conflict.
Status: in_force

In the event of conflict between any airport land use regulations adopted under this part and any other regulations applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures or trees, the use of land, or any other matter, the airport overlay zone requirement shall govern and prevail.
Utah Code § 72-4-131 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-131
§ 72-4-131. State highways -- SR-252 and SR-256 to SR-260.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-252. From SR-91 and SR-89 northerly on 1000 West in Logan to 2500 North; then easterly on 2500 North Street to SR-91 in North Logan. (2) SR-256. From Route 89 north of Salina northerly through Redmond to Route 89 south of Axtell. (3) SR-257. From Route 21 at Milford northeasterly through Black Rock and Deseret to Route 6 near Hinckley. (4) SR-258. From Route 70 near Elsinore easterly to Route 118 east of Elsinore. (5) SR-259. From Route 24 near Sigurd, north to I-70 at the Sigurd Interchange. (6) SR-260. From Route 24 south of Aurora to Route 50 west of Salina.
Utah Code § 72-2-121.1 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-121.1
§ 72-2-121.1. Highway Projects Within Counties Fund -- Accounting for revenues -- Interest -- Expenditure of revenues.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a special revenue fund within the Transportation Fund known as the "Highway Projects Within Counties Fund." (2) The Highway Projects Within Counties Fund shall be funded by revenues generated by a tax imposed by a county under Section 59-12-2216, if those revenues are allocated: (a) for a state highway within the county; and (b) in accordance with Section 59-12-2216. (3) The department shall make a separate accounting for: (a) the revenues described in Subsection (2); and (b) each county for which revenues are deposited into the Highway Projects Within Counties Fund. (4) (a) The Highway Projects Within Counties Fund shall earn interest. (b) The department shall allocate the interest earned on the Highway Projects Within Counties Fund: (i) proportionately; (ii) to each county's balance in the Highway Projects Within Counties Fund; and (iii) on the basis of each county's balance in the Highway Projects Within Counties Fund. (5) The department shall expend the revenues and interest deposited into the Highway Projects Within Counties Fund to pay: (a) for a state highway project within the county for which the requirements of Subsection 59-12-2216(6) are met; (b) debt service on a project described in Subsection (5)(a); or (c) bond issuance costs related to a project described in Subsection (5)(a).
Utah Code § 72-4-221 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-221
§ 72-4-221. Jake Garn Legacy Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Jake Garn Legacy Highway comprising a section of Route 40 from I-80 southerly to Route 32. (2) The Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway described in Subsection (1) as Jake Garn Legacy Highway on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-10-502 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-502
§ 72-10-502. Implied consent to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs -- Number of tests -- Refusal -- Person incapable of refusal -- Results of test available -- Who may give test -- Evidence -- Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A person operating an aircraft in this state consents to a chemical test or tests of the person's breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids: (i) for the purpose of determining whether the person was operating or in actual physical control of an aircraft while having a blood or breath alcohol content statutorily prohibited under Section 72-10-501, or while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug under Section 72-10-501, if the test is or tests are administered at the direction of a peace officer having grounds to believe that person to have been operating or in actual physical control of an aircraft in violation of Section 72-10-501; or (ii) if the person operating the aircraft is involved in an accident that results in death, serious injury, or substantial aircraft damage. (b) (i) The peace officer determines which of the tests are administered and how many of them are administered. (ii) The peace officer may order any or all tests of the person's breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids. (iii) If an officer requests more than one test, refusal by a person to take one or more requested tests, even though the person does submit to any other requested test or tests, is a refusal under this section. (c) (i) A person who has been requested under this section to submit to a chemical test or tests of the person's breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids may not select the test or tests to be administered. (ii) The failure or inability of a peace officer to arrange for any specific chemical test is not a defense to taking a test requested by a peace officer, and it is not a defense in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding resulting from a person's refusal to submit to the requested test or tests. (2) (a) If the person has been placed under arrest and has then been requested by a peace officer to submit to any one or more of the chemical tests provided in Subsection (1) and refuses to submit to any chemical test, the person shall be warned by the peace officer requesting the test that a refusal to submit to the test is admissible in civil or criminal proceedings as provided under Subsection (8). (b) Following this warning, unless the person immediately requests that the chemical test offered by a peace officer be administered, a test may not be given. (3) A person who is dead, unconscious, or in any other condition rendering the person incapable of refusal to submit to any chemical test or tests is considered to not have withdrawn the consent provided for in Subsection (1), and the test or tests may be administered whether the person has been arrested or not. (4) Upon the request of the person who was tested, the results of the test or tests shall be made available to that person. (5) (a) Only the following, acting at the request of a peace officer, may draw blood to determine its alcohol or drug content: (i) a physician; (ii) a registered nurse; (iii) a licensed practical nurse; (iv) a paramedic; (v) as provided in Subsection (5)(b), emergency medical service personnel other than paramedics; or (vi) a person with a valid permit issued by the Department of Public Safety under Section 53-2d-103. (b) The Department of Public Safety may designate by rule, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which emergency medical service personnel, as defined in Section 53-2d-101, are authorized to draw blood under Subsection (5)(a)(v), based on the type of license under Section 53-2d-402. (c) Subsection (5)(a) does not apply to taking a urine, breath, or oral fluid specimen. (d) The following are immune from civil or criminal liability arising from drawing a blood sample from a person who a peace officer has reason to believe is flying in violation of this chapter if the sample is drawn in accordance with standard medical practice: (i) a person authorized to draw blood under Subsection (5)(a); and (ii) if the blood is drawn at a hospital or other medical facility, the medical facility. (6) (a) The person to be tested may, at the person's own expense, have a physician of the person's own choice administer a chemical test in addition to the test or tests administered at the direction of a peace officer. (b) The failure or inability to obtain the additional test does not affect admissibility of the results of the test or tests taken at the direction of a peace officer, or preclude or delay the test or tests to be taken at the direction of a peace officer. (c) The additional test shall be subsequent to the test or tests administered at the direction of a peace officer. (7) For the purpose of determining whether to submit to a chemical test or tests, the person to be tested does not have the right to consult an attorney or have an attorney, physician, or other person present as a condition for the taking of any test. (8) If a person under arrest refuses to submit to a chemical test or tests or any additional test under this section, evidence of any refusal is admissible in any civil or criminal action or proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed while the person was operating or in actual physical control of an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug. (9) The results of any test taken under this section or the refusal to be tested shall be reported to the Federal Aviation Administration by the peace officer requesting the test. (10) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a blood test taken under this section is subject to Section 77-23-213.
Utah Code § 72-11-206 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-11 / § 72-11-206
§ 72-11-206. Annual application for passenger ropeway registration.
Status: in_force

(1) Every operator of a passenger ropeway, or person who plans to operate a passenger ropeway, shall, prior to operating the passenger ropeway, apply to the committee on forms provided by the committee for registration of the passenger ropeway. (2) Passenger ropeway registrations are valid for a one-year period as established by rule of the committee under Section 72-11-210. (3) The application shall contain sufficient information for the committee to determine if the passenger ropeway to be registered complies with Section 72-11-201 and the rules made by the committee under Section 72-11-210.
Utah Code § 72-4-113 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-113
§ 72-4-113. State highways -- SR-71 to SR-80.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-71. From Route 154 in Riverton easterly to Seventh East Street in Draper; then northerly on Seventh East and Ninth East Streets to Route 186 in Salt Lake City. (2) SR-72. From Route 24 in Loa northerly to a junction with Route 70 and Route 10 near Fremont Junction. (3) SR-73. From Route 36 northeast of St. John Station southeasterly on Five Mile Pass to Route 85 and Route 145 in Saratoga Springs; then easterly again beginning at 850 East in Lehi to Route 89. (4) SR-74. From Route 89 in American Fork northerly to 200 feet south of the intersection with Canyon Crest Road in Alpine. (5) SR-75. From Route 15 northwest of Springville easterly to Route 89 near Ironton. (6) SR-76. From Route 70 easterly to old Fremont Junction on Route 72. (7) SR-77. From Route 147 north of Benjamin north through Barney Corner; then easterly to Route 89 in Springville. (8) SR-78. From Route 15 at the Mills Junction Interchange northerly to west of Levan; then east to Route 28 in Levan. (9) SR-79. From Route 108 easterly on Thirty-first Street in Ogden to the lane separation, then on eastbound lane only to Route 89; then easterly on Thirtieth Street to Route 203; beginning again at Thirtieth Street and Route 89 then westerly on the westbound lane only to merge with eastbound lanes. (10) SR-80. From the Utah-Nevada state line in Wendover to the Utah-Wyoming state line west of Evanston, Wyoming, on Interstate 80.
Utah Code § 72-3-204 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-3 / § 72-3-204
§ 72-3-204. State park access highways -- Hyrum State Park to Painted Rocks.
Status: in_force

State park access highways include: (1) HYRUM STATE PARK. Access to Hyrum State Park is at the pay gate in Cache County at 405 West 300 South in Hyrum and proceeds northerly on 400 West to State Highway 101. No access road is defined. (2) FRONTIER HOMESTEAD STATE PARK MUSEUM. Access to Frontier Homestead State Park Museum is at the parking area and museum in Iron County at milepoint 3.1 on State Highway 130 at 585 North Main St. in Cedar City. No access road is defined. (3) FRONTIER HOMESTEAD STATE PARK (OLD IRON TOWN HISTORIC SITE). Access to Old Iron Town begins at the junction of a county road and State Highway 56, 19.0 miles west of Cedar City, and proceeds southwesterly 2.7 miles to the parking lot for Old Iron Town and is under the jurisdiction of Iron County. (4) JORDAN RIVER OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE STATE PARK. Access to Jordan River Off-highway Vehicle State Park begins in Salt Lake County at 2100 North and proceeds northerly on Rose Park Lane, a distance of 1.25 miles to the park entrance and is under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County. (5) JORDANELLE STATE PARK (HAILSTONE MARINA). Access to the Jordanelle State Park Hailstone Marina begins in Wasatch County at State Highway 40 and proceeds southeasterly on State Highway 319 a distance of 1.2 miles to the marina parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of UDOT. (6) JORDANELLE STATE PARK (ROCK CLIFF NATURE CENTER). Access to the Jordanelle State Park Rock Cliff Nature Center begins in Wasatch County at State Highway 32 and proceeds northwesterly on a county road a distance of 0.6 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of the county. (7) JORDANELLE STATE PARK ( ROSS CREEK). Access to Jordanelle State Park Ross Creek begins in Wasatch County at State Highway 189 and proceeds southerly on a county road a distance of 0.1 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of the county. (8) KODACHROME BASIN STATE PARK. Access to the Kodachrome Basin State Park begins in Kane County at State Highway 12 and proceeds southeasterly on a county road 10.1 miles to the parking area at Kodachrome Lodge and is under the jurisdiction of Kane County. (9) LOST CREEK STATE PARK. Access to the Lost Creek State Park begins in Morgan County at the Interstate Highway 84 interchange at Exit 111 and proceeds easterly along Croydon Road to Lost Creek Road, then northerly on Lost Creek Road to Lost Creek State Park terminating at the north most point of Lost Creek Reservoir. The access road is under the jurisdiction of Morgan County. (10) MILLSITE STATE PARK. Access to the Millsite State Park begins in Emery County at State Highway 10 and proceeds northwesterly on a county road (L122) a distance of 4.6 miles to the parking area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Emery County. (11) OTTER CREEK STATE PARK. Access to the Otter Creek State Park is at the pay gate/contact station in Piute County at milepoint 6.4 on State Highway 22. No access road is defined. (12) PAINTED ROCKS (YUBA EAST SHORE). Access to the Painted Rocks Yuba East Shore begins in Sanpete County at State Highway 28 and proceeds westerly on a county road a distance of 2.0 miles to the parking/boat launch area at the park and is under the jurisdiction of Sanpete County.
Utah Code § 72-7-506 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-506
§ 72-7-506. Advertising -- Regulatory power of department -- Notice requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules no more restrictive than this chapter to: (a) control the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising along the interstate and primary highway systems; (b) provide for enforcement of this chapter; (c) establish the form, content, and submittal of applications to erect outdoor advertising; and (d) establish administrative procedures. (2) In addition to all other statutory notice requirements: (a) the department shall give reasonably timely written notice to all outdoor advertising permit holders of any changes or proposed changes in administrative rules made under authority of this part; and (b) any county, municipality, or governmental entity shall, upon written request, give reasonably timely written notice to all outdoor advertising permit holders within its jurisdiction of any change or proposed change to the outdoor or off-premise advertising provisions of its zoning provisions, codes, or ordinances.
Utah Code § 72-5-113 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-5 / § 72-5-113
§ 72-5-113. Acquisition of entire lot, block, or tract -- Sale or exchange of remainder.
Status: in_force

If a part of an entire lot, block, tract of land, or interest or improvement in real property is to be acquired by the department and the remainder is to be left in a shape or condition of little value to its owner or to give rise to claims or litigation concerning damages, the department may acquire the whole of the property and may sell the remainder or may exchange it for other property needed for highway purposes.
Utah Code § 72-6-205 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-205
§ 72-6-205. Solicited and unsolicited tollway development agreement proposals.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with this section, the department may: (a) accept unsolicited tollway development agreement proposals; or (b) solicit tollway development agreement proposals for a proposed project. (2) The department shall solicit tollway development agreement proposals in accordance with Section 63G-6a-1403. (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department and the commission shall establish rules and procedures for accepting unsolicited proposals that require the: (a) private entity that submits the unsolicited proposal to comply with the minimum requirements for tollway development agreement proposals under Section 72-6-204; (b) department to issue a request for competing proposals and qualifications that includes: (i) a description of the proposed tollway development facility and the terms and conditions of a tollway development agreement; (ii) submittal requirements; (iii) the criteria to be used to evaluate the proposals; (iv) the relative weight given to the criteria; and (v) the deadline by which competing proposals must be received; and (c) department to publish a notice advertising the request for competing proposals and providing information regarding how to obtain a copy of the request. (4) (a) The department may establish a fee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 for reviewing unsolicited proposals and competing proposals submitted under this section. (b) The department may waive the fee under Subsection (4)(a) if it determines that it is reasonable and in the best interest of the state.
Utah Code § 72-7-208 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-208
§ 72-7-208. Junkyard operated in violation of provisions is public nuisance -- Abatement -- Adjudicative proceedings -- Judicial review -- Costs of abatement.
Status: in_force

(1) The establishment, operation, or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this part is a public nuisance. (2) The department shall: (a) enforce the provisions of this part and administrative rules the department makes under this part; and (b) except as provided in Subsection (3) and in its enforcement of the provisions of this part, comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. (3) (a) The district court has jurisdiction to review by trial de novo all final orders of the department under this part resulting from formal and informal adjudicative proceedings. (b) Venue for judicial review of final orders of the department is in the county in which the junkyard is located. (4) If the department is granted a judgment, the department is entitled to take action necessary to cause the nuisance to be abated and is entitled to recover from the responsible person, firm, or corporation, jointly and severally: (a) the costs and expenses incurred in abating the nuisance; and (b) $10 for each day the junkyard was maintained following the expiration of 10 days after notice of agency action was filed and served under Section 63G-4-201.
Utah Code § 72-16-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-302
§ 72-16-302. Daily inspection required.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Each day an owner-operator operates an amusement ride for use by the general public, the owner-operator or the owner-operator's designee shall inspect and operate the amusement ride in accordance with this section and rules established under this chapter. (b) The owner-operator or the owner-operator's designee shall complete the inspection and operation described in Subsection (1)(a): (i) before the owner-operator begins operation for use by the general public; and (ii) in accordance with rule made under this chapter. (2) The owner-operator shall: (a) make a record of each daily inspection that is signed by the individual who performed the inspection; and (b) maintain each record described in Subsection (2)(a) for at least one year after the day on which the inspection is performed.
Utah Code § 72-6-302 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-6 / § 72-6-302
§ 72-6-302. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Sovereign lands" has the same meaning as defined in Section 65A-1-1. (2) "Tollway" has the same meaning as defined in Section 72-6-118.
Utah Code § 72-7-513 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-513
§ 72-7-513. Relocation on state highways.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "state highway" means those highways designated as state highways in Chapter 4, Designation of State Highways Act, on July 1, 1999, and any subsequently designated state highway. (2) If any outdoor advertising use or structure may not be continued because of the widening, construction, or reconstruction along a state highway, the owner shall have the option to relocate and remodel the use or structure to another location: (a) within the same municipality or unincorporated county: (i) on the same property; (ii) on adjacent property; (iii) on either side of the same highway if the new location is within one mile of the previous location; or (iv) another location mutually agreed upon by the owner and the county or municipality in which the use, structure, or permit is located; or (b) another location mutually agreed upon by the owner and another municipality or county. (3) The relocation under Subsection (2) shall be in a commercial or industrial zoned area or where outdoor advertising is permitted under this part. (4) The county or municipality in which the use or structure is located or is to be relocated under Subsection (2) shall, if necessary, provide for the relocation and remodeling by ordinance for a special exception to its zoning ordinance. (5) The relocated and remodeled use or structure may be: (a) erected to a height and angle to make it clearly visible to traffic on the main-traveled way of the highway to which it is relocated or remodeled; (b) the same size and at least the same height as the previous use or structure, but the relocated use or structure may not exceed the size and height permitted under this part; (c) relocated to a comparable vehicular traffic count. (6) (a) The governmental entity, quasi-governmental entity, or public utility that causes the need for the outdoor advertising relocation or remodeling as provided in Subsection (2) shall pay the costs related to the relocation, remodeling, or acquisition. (b) If a governmental entity prohibits the relocation and remodeling as provided in Subsection (2)(a), it shall pay just compensation as provided in Subsection 72-7-510(3).
Utah Code § 72-10-308 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-308
§ 72-10-308. Construction of part.
Status: in_force

This part shall be so interpreted and construed as to make uniform so far as possible the laws and regulations of this state and other states and of the government of the United States having to do with the subject of public airports.
Utah Code § 72-1-214 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-214
§ 72-1-214. Department designated as state safety oversight agency for rail fixed guideway public transportation safety -- Powers and duties -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), as used in this section, "fixed guideway" means the same as that term is defined in Section 59-12-102. (b) For purposes of this section, "fixed guideway" does not include a rail system subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. (2) The department is designated as the state safety oversight agency for rail fixed guideway public transportation safety in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5329(e)(4). (3) As the state safety oversight agency, the department may, to the extent necessary to fulfill the department's obligations under federal law: (a) enter into and inspect the property of a fixed guideway rail system receiving federal funds without prior notice to the operator; (b) audit an operator of a fixed guideway rail system receiving federal funds for compliance with: (i) federal and state laws regarding the safety of the fixed guideway rail system; and (ii) a public transportation agency safety plan adopted by a specific operator in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5329(d); (c) direct the operator of a fixed guideway rail system to correct a safety hazard by a specified date and time; (d) prevent the operation of all or part of a fixed guideway rail system that the department has determined to be unsafe; (e) audit, review, approve, and oversee an operator of a fixed guideway rail system receiving federal funds for compliance with a plan adopted by the operator in compliance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5329(d); and (f) enforce statutes, rules, regulations, and executive orders relating to the operation of a fixed guideway rail public transportation system in Utah. (4) The department shall, at least annually, provide a status report on the safety of the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems the department oversees to: (a) the Federal Transit Administration; (b) the governor; and (c) members of the board of any rail fixed guideway public transportation system that the department oversees in accordance with this section. (5) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules necessary to administer and enforce this section, including rules providing for the legal and financial independence of state safety oversight agency activities and functions. (b) The rules made in accordance with Subsection (5)(a) shall conform to the requirements of and regulations enacted in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5329. (6) (a) Notwithstanding any other agreement, a county, city, or town with fixed guideway rail transit service provided by a public transit district that is subject to safety oversight as provided in this section may request local option transit sales tax in accordance with Section 59-12-2206 and spend local option transit sales tax in the amount requested by the department to meet nonfederal match requirements for costs of safety oversight described in this section. (b) A county, city, or town that requests local option transit sales tax as described in Subsection (6)(a) shall transmit to the department all of the funds requested under Subsection (6)(a) and transmitted to the county, city, or town under Subsection 59-12-2206(6)(b). (c) A county, city, or town that requests local option transit sales tax as described in Subsection (6)(a) may not request more local option transit sales tax than is necessary to carry out the state safety oversight functions under this section and the amount shall only reflect a maximum of 20% nonfederal match requirement of eligible costs of state safety oversight.
Utah Code § 72-8-102 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-8 / § 72-8-102
§ 72-8-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Construction" means the function of constructing or reconstructing a sidewalk with or without curb and gutter and includes land acquisition and engineering or inspection as defined by the rules and regulations of the department. (2) "Curb and gutter" means the area between the roadway and sidewalk designed for water runoff and providing a barrier for safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. (3) "Participating municipality" means a city of the third, fourth, or fifth class or a town. (4) "Pedestrian and bicyclist safety device" means a device or method appurtenant to a roadway designed to foster the safety of pedestrian or bicyclist traffic including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pedestrian overpasses, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, multi-use paths, median islands, curb extensions, barriers, and changes in street alignment.
Utah Code § 72-16-103 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-16 / § 72-16-103
§ 72-16-103. Scope and administration.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter apply to any amusement ride in the state. (2) In accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the committee: (a) shall administer this chapter; and (b) has jurisdiction over any amusement ride in the state.
Utah Code § 72-1-210 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-210
§ 72-1-210. Department to be assisted by faculties and personnel of universities.
Status: in_force

The engineering machinery and apparatus and the force of mechanics and instructors in the University of Utah and Utah State University are at the disposal of the department, and any faculty member of the institutions shall furnish any information or assistance desired upon request of the department.
Utah Code § 72-7-507 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-507
§ 72-7-507. Advertising -- Permits -- Application requirements -- Duration -- Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Outdoor advertising may not be maintained without a current permit. (b) Applications for permits shall be made to the department on forms furnished by it. (c) A permit must be obtained prior to installing each outdoor sign. (d) The application for a permit shall be accompanied by an initial fee established under Section 63J-1-504. (2) (a) Each permit issued by the department is valid for a period of up to five years and shall expire on June 30 of the fifth year of the permit, or upon the expiration or termination of the right to use the property, whichever is sooner. (b) Upon renewal, each permit may be renewed for periods of up to five years upon the filing of a renewal application and payment of a renewal fee established under Section 63J-1-504. (3) Sign owners residing outside the state shall provide the department with a continuous performance bond in the amount of $2,500. (4) Fees may not be prorated for fractions of the permit period. Advertising copy may be changed at any time without payment of an additional fee. (5) (a) Each sign shall have its permit continuously affixed to the sign in a position visible from the nearest traveled portion of the highway. (b) The permit shall be affixed to the sign structure within 30 days after delivery by the department to the permit holder, or within 30 days of the installation date of the sign structure. (c) Construction of the sign structure shall begin within 180 days after delivery of the permit by the department to the permit holder and construction shall be completed within 365 days after delivery of the permit. (6) The department may not accept any applications for a permit or issue any permit to erect or maintain outdoor advertising within 500 feet of a permitted sign location except to the permit holder or the permit holder's assigns until the permit has expired or has been terminated pursuant to the procedures under Section 72-7-508. (7) Permits are transferrable if the ownership of the permitted sign is transferred. (8) Conforming, permitted sign structures may be altered, changed, remodeled, and relocated subject to the provisions of Subsection (6).
Utah Code § 72-7-203 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-203
§ 72-7-203. License required.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or federal-aid primary highway, without obtaining a license from the department under this part. (2) A municipality may adopt ordinances, not in conflict with this part, to regulate the creation or maintenance of junkyards of any type within 660 feet of the right-of-way of designated state and federal highways within the jurisdictional limits of the adopting municipality. (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules, not in conflict with this part, to regulate the creation and maintenance of junkyards within 660 feet of the right-of-way of designated federal and state highways outside the jurisdictional limits of a municipality.
Utah Code § 72-1-211 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-211
§ 72-1-211. Department to develop strategic initiatives -- Report -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The executive director shall develop statewide strategic initiatives across all modes of transportation. (b) To develop the strategic initiatives described in Subsection (1)(a), the executive director shall consult with the commission and relevant stakeholders, including: (i) metropolitan planning organizations; (ii) county and municipal governments; (iii) transit districts; and (iv) other transportation stakeholders. (c) To develop the strategic initiatives described in Subsection (1)(a), the executive director shall consider: (i) regional transportation plans developed by metropolitan planning organizations; (ii) local transportation plans developed by county and municipal governments; (iii) public transit plans developed by public transit districts; and (iv) other relevant transportation plans developed by other stakeholders. (d) To develop the strategic initiatives described in Subsection (1)(a), the executive director shall consider projected major centers of economic activity, population growth, and job centers. (2) (a) The strategic initiatives developed under Subsection (1) shall include consideration of the following factors: (i) corridor preservation; (ii) congestion reduction; (iii) economic development and job creation; (iv) asset management; (v) sustainability; (vi) optimization of return on investment; (vii) development of new transportation capacity projects; (viii) long-term maintenance and operations of the transportation system; (ix) safety; (x) incident management; (xi) homeland security; (xii) mobility and access; and (xiii) transportation-related air quality. (b) The strategic initiatives shall include an assessment of capacity needs and establish goals for corridors that meet all of the following: (i) high volume of travel and throughput; (ii) connection of projected major centers of economic activity, population growth, and future job centers; (iii) major freight corridors; and (iv) corridors accommodating multiple modes of travel. (3) (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall report the strategic initiatives of the department developed under Subsection (1) to the Transportation Commission and, before December 1 of each year, the Transportation Interim Committee. (b) The report required under Subsection (3)(a) shall include the measure that will be used to determine whether the strategic initiatives have been achieved. (4) After compliance with Subsection (3) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules establishing the strategic initiatives developed under this part. (5) The executive director shall ensure that the strategic initiatives developed under Subsection (1): (a) are reviewed and updated as needed, but no less frequent than every four years; and (b) cover at least a 20-year horizon.
Utah Code § 72-4-135 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-135
§ 72-4-135. State highways -- SR-291 to SR-294, SR-296, SR-298.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-291. The Institute for the Blind. From Route 203, Harrison Boulevard, near Seventh Street in Ogden easterly and southerly to the hospital, including the loop on the southwest side of the hospital. (2) SR-292. At Salt Lake Community College. (a) From 2200 West Street easterly on 4520 South for 0.17 miles; beginning again at 0.47 miles easterly on 4520 South to Route 68. (b) From Route 68 westerly on 4600 South for 0.80 miles; then northerly on 1900 West to 4520 South. (c) From 4600 South northerly paralleling Route 68 to 4520 South. (d) From 2200 West easterly on Bruin Boulevard to Route 68. (3) SR-293. At State Capitol Building. All roads and parking areas within the capitol grounds. (4) SR-294. At State Mental Hospital. From the main gate on Center Street in Provo easterly to the administration building. (5) SR-296. At American Fork Training School. From 700 North in American Fork northerly. (6) SR-298. Roads at the Browning Armory in South Ogden used for automotive drivers' ability tests including parking areas.
Utah Code § 72-4-304 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-304
§ 72-4-304. Exceptions to approval and segmentation requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Legacy Parkway, from the junction of I-215 in Davis County northerly to the junction with US 89 and I-15: (a) is exempt from the legislative approval requirement in Section 72-4-301.5; and (b) may not be segmented. (2) A highway nominated for National Scenic Byway or All-American Road designation prior to January 1, 2009 is exempt from the legislative approval requirement in Section 72-4-301.5.
Utah Code § 72-1-305 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-1 / § 72-1-305
§ 72-1-305. Project selection using the written prioritization process -- Public comment -- Report.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (4), in determining priorities and funding levels of projects in the state transportation system under Subsection 72-1-303(1)(a) that are new transportation capacity projects, the commission shall use the weighted criteria system adopted in the written prioritization process under Section 72-1-304. (2) Prior to finalizing priorities and funding levels of projects in the state transportation system, the commission shall conduct public meetings at locations around the state and accept public comments on: (a) the written prioritization process; (b) the merits of new transportation capacity projects that will be prioritized under this section; and (c) the merits of new transportation capacity projects as recommended by a consensus of local elected officials participating in a metropolitan planning organization as defined in Section 72-1-208.5. (3) The commission shall make the weighted criteria system ranking for each project publicly available prior to the public meetings held under Subsection (2). (4) (a) If the commission prioritizes a project over another project with a higher rank under the weighted criteria system, the commission shall identify the change and accept public comment at a meeting held under this section on the merits of prioritizing the project above higher ranked projects. (b) The commission shall make the reasons for the prioritization under Subsection (4)(a) publicly available. (5) (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall report annually to the governor and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than the last day of October: (i) the projects prioritized under this section during the year prior to the report; and (ii) the status and progress of all projects prioritized under this section. (b) Annually, before any funds are programmed and allocated from the Transit Transportation Investment Fund created in Section 72-2-124 for each fiscal year, the executive director or the executive director's designee, along with the executive director of a large public transit district as described in Section 17B-2a-802, shall report to the governor and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than the last day of October: (i) the public transit projects prioritized under this section during the year prior to the report; and (ii) the status and progress of all public transit projects prioritized under this section. (6) The department shall annually report to the Transportation Commission on the status of new capacity transportation projects, including projects that were funded by the Legislature in an appropriations act.
Utah Code § 72-4-209 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-209
§ 72-4-209. Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a state heritage area known as the Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area comprising a section of Route 89 beginning in Fairview to Kanab and including the Boulder Loop in Garfield and Wayne Counties. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highway identified in Subsection (1) as the Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area on future state highway maps.
Utah Code § 72-2-401 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-401
§ 72-2-401. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Council of governments" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17B-2a-802. (2) "Grant" means a public transit innovation grant. (3) "High growth area" means an area or municipality within a public transit district that: (a) has significantly higher population increase relative to other areas within the county; and (b) is projected to continue to have significant population growth. (4) "Public transit district" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17B-2a-802. (5) (a) "Public transit innovation grant" means a grant awarded on or after July 1, 2026, to provide targeted pilot programs to: (i) increase public transit ridership; (ii) increase public transit service in high growth areas within the public transit district; and (iii) work toward expanding public transit services. (b) "Public transit innovation grant" includes a grant to provide: (i) pilot bus routes and services in high growth areas; (ii) pilot shuttle connections between fixed guideway stations and job centers, recreation and cultural facilities and attractions, or schools; and (iii) other pilot programs similar to those described in Subsections (5)(b)(i) and (ii) as coordinated between the public transit district and political subdivisions within the public transit district.
Utah Code § 72-4-220 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-220
§ 72-4-220. Golden Spike/Lincoln Memorial Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Golden Spike/Lincoln Memorial Highway comprising a section of Route 13 beginning in Brigham City at the Route 13 and Interstate Highway 15 interchange westerly to the Route 13, Route 83, and 4800 West intersection in Corrine, then a section of Route 83 beginning in Corrine at the Route 13, Route 83, and 4800 West intersection westerly to the Route 83 and Golden Spike Drive intersection. (2) In addition to other official designations, the Department of Transportation shall designate the portions of the highways identified in Subsection (1) as the Golden Spike/Lincoln Memorial Highway on future state highway maps. (3) The Department of Transportation shall, when signs along the portions of highway described in Subsection (1) need to be replaced and not sooner, install appropriate signs along the portions of the highways described in Subsection (1) indicating the designation of the portions of the highways as the Golden Spike/Lincoln Memorial Highway.
Utah Code § 72-2-121 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-2 / § 72-2-121
§ 72-2-121. County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a special revenue fund within the Transportation Fund known as the "County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund." (2) The fund consists of money generated from the following revenue sources: (a) any voluntary contributions received for new construction, major renovations, and improvements to highways within a county of the first class; (b) the portion of the sales and use tax described in Subsection 59-12-2214(3)(b) deposited into or transferred to the fund; (c) the portion of the sales and use tax described in Section 59-12-2217 deposited into or transferred to the fund; (d) a portion of the local option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee imposed in a county of the first class under Section 41-1a-1222 deposited into or transferred to the fund; (e) the portion of the sales and use tax transferred into the fund as described in Subsections 59-12-2220(4)(a) and 59-12-2220(11)(b); and (f) revenue from bond proceeds described in Section 63B-34-101 for repayment of grants paid from fund money in accordance with Subsection (4)(m). (3) (a) The fund shall earn interest. (b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund. (4) Subject to Subsection (11), the executive director shall use the fund money only: (a) to pay debt service and bond issuance costs for bonds issued under Sections 63B-16-102, 63B-18-402, and 63B-27-102; (b) for right-of-way acquisition, new construction, major renovations, and improvements to highways within a county of the first class and to pay any debt service and bond issuance costs related to those projects, including improvements to a highway located within a municipality in a county of the first class where the municipality is located within the boundaries of more than a single county; (c) for the construction, acquisition, use, maintenance, or operation of: (i) an active transportation facility for nonmotorized vehicles; (ii) multimodal transportation that connects an origin with a destination; or (iii) a facility that may include a: (A) pedestrian or nonmotorized vehicle trail; (B) nonmotorized vehicle storage facility; (C) pedestrian or vehicle bridge; or (D) vehicle parking lot or parking structure; (d) to transfer to the 2010 Salt Lake County Revenue Bond Sinking Fund created by Section 72-2-121.3 the amount required in Subsection 72-2-121.3(4)(c) minus the amounts transferred in accordance with Subsection 72-2-124(4)(a)(v); (e) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2013, to pay debt service and bond issuance costs for $30,000,000 of the bonds issued under Section 63B-18-401 for the projects described in Subsection 63B-18-401(4)(a); (f) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2013, and after the department has verified that the amount required under Subsection 72-2-121.3(4)(c) is available in the fund, to transfer an amount equal to 50% of the revenue generated by the local option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee imposed under Section 41-1a-1222 in a county of the first class: (i) to the legislative body of a county of the first class; and (ii) to be used by a county of the first class for: (A) highway construction, reconstruction, or maintenance projects; or (B) the enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws; (g) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2015, after the department has verified that the amount required under Subsection 72-2-121.3(4)(c) is available in the fund and the transfer under Subsection (4)(e) has been made, to annually transfer an amount of the sales and use tax revenue imposed in a county of the first class and deposited into the fund in accordance with Subsection 59-12-2214(3)(b) equal to an amount needed to cover the debt to: (i) the appropriate debt service or sinking fund for the repayment of bonds issued under Section 63B-27-102; and (ii) the appropriate debt service or sinking fund for the repayment of bonds issued under Sections 63B-31-102 and 63B-31-103; (h) after the department has verified that the amount required under Subsection 72-2-121.3(4)(c) is available in the fund and after the transfer under Subsection (4)(d), the payment under Subsection (4)(e), and the transfer under Subsection (4)(g)(i) has been made, to annually transfer $2,000,000 to a public transit district in a county of the first class to fund a system for public transit; (i) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2018, after the department has verified that the amount required under Subsection 72-2-121.3(4)(c) is available in the fund and after the transfer under Subsection (4)(d), the payment under Subsection (4)(e), and the transfer under Subsection (4)(g)(i) has been made, through fiscal year 2027, to annually transfer 20%, and beginning with fiscal year 2028, and each year thereafter for 20 years, to annually transfer 33% of the amount deposited into the fund under Subsection (2)(b) to the legislative body of a county of the first class for the following purposes: (i) to fund parking facilities in a county of the first class that facilitate significant economic development and recreation and tourism within the state; and (ii) to be used for purposes allowed in Section 17-78-702; (j) subject to Subsection (5), for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2021, and for 15 years thereafter, to annually transfer the following amounts to the following cities and the county of the first class for priority projects to mitigate congestion and improve transportation safety: (i) $2,000,000 to Sandy; (ii) $2,300,000 to Taylorsville; (iii) $1,100,000 to Salt Lake City; (iv) $1,100,000 to West Jordan; (v) $1,100,000 to West Valley City; (vi) $800,000 to Herriman; (vii) $700,000 to Draper; (viii) $700,000 to Riverton; (ix) $700,000 to South Jordan; (x) $500,000 to Bluffdale; (xi) $500,000 to Midvale; (xii) $500,000 to Millcreek; (xiii) $500,000 to Murray; (xiv) $400,000 to Cottonwood Heights; and (xv) $300,000 to Holladay; (k) for the 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 fiscal years, and subject to revenue balances after the distributions under Subsection (4)(j), to reimburse the following municipalities for the amounts and projects indicated, as each project progresses and as revenue balances allow: (i) $3,200,000 to South Jordan for improvements to Bingham Rim Road from Grandville Avenue to Mountain View Corridor; (ii) $1,960,000 to Midvale for improvements to Center Street between State Street and 700 West; (iii) $3,500,000 to Salt Lake City for first and last mile public transit improvements throughout Salt Lake City; (iv) $1,500,000 to Cottonwood Heights for improvements to Fort Union Boulevard and 2300 East; (v) $3,450,000 to Draper for improvements to Bangerter Highway between 13800 South and I-15; (vi) $10,500,000 to Herriman to construct a road between U-111 and 13200 South; (vii) $3,000,000 to West Jordan for improvements to 1300 West; (viii) $1,050,000 to Riverton for improvements to the Welby Jacob Canal Trail between 11800 South and 13800 South; (ix) $3,500,000 to Taylorsville for improvements to Bangerter Highway and 4700 South; (x) $470,000 to the department for construction of a sound wall on Bangerter Highway at approximately 11200 South; (xi) $1,250,000 to Murray for improvements to Murray Boulevard between 4800 South and 5300 South; (xii) $1,840,000 to Magna for construction and improvements to 8400 West and 4100 South; (xiii) $1,000,000 to South Jordan for construction of arterial roads connecting U-111 and Old Bingham Highway; (xiv) $1,200,000 to Millcreek for reconstruction of and improvements to 2000 East between 3300 South and Atkin Avenue; (xv) $1,230,000 to Holladay for improvements to Highland Drive between Van Winkle Expressway and Arbor Lane; (xvi) $1,000,000 to Taylorsville for improvements to 4700 South at the I-215 interchange; (xvii) $3,750,000 to West Valley City for improvements to 4000 West between 4100 South and 4700 South and improvements to 4700 South from 4000 West to Bangerter Highway; (xviii) $1,700,000 to South Jordan for improvements to Prosperity Road between Crimson View Drive and Copper Hawk Drive; (xix) $2,300,000 to West Valley City for a road connecting U-111 at approximately 6200 South, then east and turning north and connecting to 5400 South; (xx) $1,400,000 to Magna for improvements to 8000 West between 3500 South to 4100 South; (xxi) $1,300,000 to Taylorsville for improvements on 4700 South between Redwood Road and 2700 West; and (xxii) $3,000,000 to West Jordan for improvements to 1300 West between 6600 South and 7800 South; (l) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2026, and for 15 years thereafter, to pay debt service and bond issuance costs for $150,000,000 of the bonds issued under Section 63B-34-101 for the grants awarded under Part 5, Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grants; and (m) for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2026, and only until June 30, 2028, to pay for grants awarded under Part 5, Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grants, subject to repayment to the fund from bond proceeds described in Section 63B-34-101, if the executive director finds that providing the grant money will not delay a project prioritized by the commission. (5) (a) If revenue in the fund is insufficient to satisfy all of the transfers described in Subsection (4)(j), the executive director shall proportionately reduce the amounts transferred as described in Subsection (4)(j). (b) A local government may not use revenue described in Subsection (4)(j) to supplant existing class B or class C road funds that a local government has budgeted for transportation projects. (6) The revenues described in Subsections (2)(b), (c), and (d) that are deposited into the fund and bond proceeds from bonds issued under Sections 63B-16-102, 63B-18-402, and 63B-27-102 are considered a local matching contribution for the purposes described under Section 72-2-123. (7) The department may expend up to $3,000,000 of revenue deposited into the account as described in Subsection 59-12-2220(11)(b) for public transit innovation grants, as provided in Part 4, Public Transit Innovation Grants. (8) The additional administrative costs of the department to administer this fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (9) Subject to Subsection (11), and notwithstanding any statutory or other restrictions on the use or expenditure of the revenue sources deposited into this fund, the Department of Transportation may use the money in this fund for any of the purposes detailed in Subsection (4). (10) Subject to Subsection (11), any revenue deposited into the fund as described in Subsection (2)(e) shall be used to provide funding or loans for public transit projects, operations, and supporting infrastructure in the county of the first class. (11) For the first three years after a county of the first class imposes a sales and use tax authorized in Section 59-12-2220, revenue deposited into the fund as described in Subsection (2)(e) shall be allocated as follows: (a) 10% to the department for an express bus facility on 5600 West; and (b) 90% into the County of the First Class Infrastructure Bank Fund created in Section 72-2-302. (12) A local government that receives an allocation from the fund shall annually provide to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee a report that accounts for the money received, how the money has been spent, and the status of each project for which money was allocated to the local government.
Utah Code § 72-7-111 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-7 / § 72-7-111
§ 72-7-111. Storage of flammable, explosive, or combustible materials prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Combustible" means a material capable of producing a usually rapid chemical process that creates heat and usually light. (b) "Explosive" means any chemical compound mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion. (c) "Flammable" means a material capable of being easily ignited and burning quickly. (2) A person may not keep, store, or stockpile any flammable, explosive, or combustible material above ground directly beneath a bridge, overpass, viaduct, or tunnel owned or operated by a highway authority or large public transit district. (3) A person who violates Subsection (2) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 72-20-101 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-20 / § 72-20-101
§ 72-20-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "City" means Salt Lake City. (2) "Critical capacity routes map" means the map adopted by the city designating roadways within the study area by tiers to preserve motor vehicle capacity as described in the city's transportation plans. (3) "Highway reduction strategy" means a strategy that: (a) has the potential to permanently decrease the number of vehicles that can travel on an arterial or a collector highway per hour, including: (i) reducing the number of motorized vehicle travel lanes on an arterial or collector highway; (ii) narrowing existing motorized vehicle travel lanes on an arterial or collector highway; or (iii) any other strategy that when implemented may reasonably be expected to increase congestion or impede traffic flow for motor vehicles driving on an arterial or collector highway; or (b) has the potential to permanently reduce the availability of on-street parking. (4) "Study area" means the area within Salt Lake City that is west of Foothill Drive, east of Redwood Road, south of 600 North, and extends to the southern boundary of the city. (5) "Tier four road" means a low-volume, residential or similar road. (6) "Tier one road" means a regionally significant transportation facility. (7) "Tier three road" means a low-priority, low-volume street with minimal regional significance within the transportation network. (8) "Tier two road" means a corridor important to the transportation network but not designed or anticipated to carry as much motor vehicle volume as a tier one road. (9) "Traffic calming measures" means permanent physical or regulatory measures intended to reduce vehicle speeds or volumes on roadways.
Utah Code § 72-4-127 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-4 / § 72-4-127
§ 72-4-127. State highways -- SR-215, SR-218, SR-219.
Status: in_force

State highways include: (1) SR-215. From a junction with Route 80 near the mouth of Parley's Canyon southeast of Salt Lake City, southwesterly to near the south city limits of Murray, junctioning with Route 15, then northwesterly, northerly, and easterly to a junction with Route 15 north of Salt Lake City, on interstate Route 215. (2) SR-218. From Route 23 east of Newton easterly to Route 91 in Smithfield. (3) SR-219. From the 1984 west corporate limits of Enterprise east to Route 18.
Utah Code § 72-10-116 — Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-10 / § 72-10-116
§ 72-10-116. Restrictions on use of lands or waters of another.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The landing or taking off of aircraft on or from the lands or waters of another without consent is unlawful, except in the case of a forced landing. (b) For damages caused by a takeoff or landing, the owner, lessee of the aircraft, operator, or any of them is liable. (2) (a) A student pilot may not land on any area without the knowledge of the operator, instructor, or school from which the student is flying. (b) The use of private landing fields must not impose a hazard upon the person or property of others.