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UT Code § 65A-8-209 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 209 - Responsibilities of county sheriffs and fire wardens in controlling fires.

 Effective 1/1/2017  65A-8-209. Responsibilities of county sheriffs and fire wardens in controlling fires.    (1) In a county that has not entered into a cooperative agreement as described in Section 65A-8-203, the county sheriff shall take appropriate action to suppress wildfires on state or private lands.     (2) In all cases the county sheriff shall:   (a) report, as prescribed by the state forester, on wildland fire control action;     (b) investigate and report wildfire causes; and     (c) enforce the provisions of this chapter either independently or in cooperation with the state forester.       (3) In an eligible entity that has entered into a cooperative agreement, as described in Section 65A-8-203, the primary responsibility for wildfire management is the division, upon the delegation of fire management authority, as described in Section 65A-8-203.1.     (4) The county sheriff and the county sheriff's organization shall maintain cooperative support of the fire management organization.    Amended by Chapter 174, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-209.1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 209.1 - County fire warden.

 Effective 5/5/2021  65A-8-209.1. County fire warden.    (1)   (a) A county that participates in a cooperative agreement with the division, as described in Section 65A-8-203, shall be represented by a county fire warden who is employed by the division as a county fire warden full-time and year round, except as provided in Subsections (1)(b) and (c).     (b) A county of the fifth class that, as of January 1, 2016, is cost-sharing a county fire warden with an adjacent county may continue to do so with the approval of the state forester.     (c) A county of the sixth class may cost-share a county fire warden with an adjacent county, with the approval of the state forester.       (2) The salary and benefits paid to a county fire warden shall be:   (a) divided by the division and the county; or     (b) paid partly by the division with the remainder shared by agreement between the counties the county fire warden represents.       (3)   (a) The division shall employ the county fire wardens.     (b) An individual who is employed by a county as a county fire warden on or before January 1, 2016, is not subject to the requirement to be employed by the division.      Amended by Chapter 97, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-210 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 210 - Fire control on state-owned lands -- Responsibilities of state agencies.

 Effective 1/1/2017  65A-8-210. Fire control on state-owned lands -- Responsibilities of state agencies.    (1) The division shall abate the public nuisance caused by wildfire on state-owned forest, range, watershed, and wildland urban interface lands.     (2) State agencies responsible for the administration of state-owned lands shall recognize the need for providing wildland fire protection and the responsibility for reducing the risk of wildfire through appropriate wildfire prevention, preparedness, and mitigation actions.    Amended by Chapter 174, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-211 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 211 - Closed fire season -- Notice -- Violations -- Burning permits -- Personal liability -- Exemptions from burning permits.

 Effective 1/1/2017  65A-8-211. Closed fire season -- Notice -- Violations -- Burning permits -- Personal liability -- Exemptions from burning permits.    (1)   (a) The period from June 1 to October 31 of each year is a closed fire season throughout the state.     (b) The state forester may advance or extend the closed season wherever and whenever that action is necessary.     (c) The alteration of the closed season is done by posting the appropriate proclamation in the courthouse of each county seat for at least seven days in advance of the date the change is effective.       (2) During the closed season it is a class B misdemeanor to set on fire, or cause to be set on fire, any flammable material on any forest, brush, range, grass, grain, stubble, or hay land without:   (a) first securing a written permit from the state forester or a designated deputy; and     (b) complying fully with the terms and conditions prescribed by the permit.       (3) The county fire warden, or the county sheriff in a county that has not entered into a cooperative agreement as described in Section 65A-8-203, shall issue burning permits using the form prescribed by the division.     (4)   (a) The burning permit does not relieve an individual from personal liability due to neglect or incompetence.     (b) A fire escaping control of the permittee that necessitates fire control action or does injury to the property of another is prima facie evidence that the fire was not safe.       (5) The state forester, the state forester's designees, and the county sheriffs may refuse, revoke, postpone, or cancel permits when they find it necessary in the interest of public safety.     (6)   (a) A burning permit is not required for the burning of fence lines on cultivated lands, canals, or irrigation ditches if:   (i) the burning does not pose a threat to forest, range, or watershed lands;     (ii) due care is used in the control of the burning; and     (iii) the individual notifies the nearest fire department of the approximate time the burning will occur.       (b) Failure to notify the nearest fire department of the burning as required by this section is a class B misdemeanor.       (7) A burning conducted in accordance with Subsection (6) is not a reckless burning under Section 76-6-104 unless the fire escapes control and requires fire control action.    Amended by Chapter 174, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-212 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 212 - Power of state forester to close hazardous areas -- Violations of an order closing an area.

 Effective 5/8/2018  65A-8-212. Power of state forester to close hazardous areas -- Violations of an order closing an area.    (1)   (a) If the state forester finds conditions in a given area in the state to be extremely hazardous, "extremely hazardous" means categorized as "extreme" under a nationally recognized standard for rating fire danger, he shall close those areas to any forms of use by the public, or to limit that use, except as provided in Subsection (5).     (b) The closure shall include, for the period of time the state forester considers necessary, the prohibition of open fires, and may include restrictions and prohibitions on:   (i) smoking;     (ii) the use of vehicles or equipment;     (iii) welding, cutting, or grinding of metals;     (iv) subject to Subsection (5), fireworks;     (v) explosives; or     (vi) the use of firearms for target shooting.       (c) Any restriction or closure relating to firearms use:   (i) shall be done with support of the duly elected county sheriff of the affected county or counties;     (ii) shall undergo a formal review by the State Forester and County Sheriff every 14 days; and     (iii) may not prohibit a person from legally possessing a firearm or lawfully participating in a hunt.       (d) The State Forester and County Sheriff shall:   (i) agree to the terms of any restriction or closure relating to firearms use;     (ii) reduce the agreement to writing;     (iii) sign the agreement indicating approval of its terms and duration; and     (iv) complete the steps in Subsections (1)(d)(i) through (d)(iii) at each 14 day review and at termination of the restriction or closure.         (2) Nothing in this chapter prohibits any resident within the area from full and free access to his home or property, or any legitimate use by the owner or lessee of the property.     (3) The order or proclamation closing or limiting the use in the area shall set forth:   (a) the exact area coming under the order;     (b) the date when the order becomes effective; and     (c) if advisable, the authority from whom permits for entry into the area may be obtained.       (4) Any entry into or use of any area in violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.     (5) The state forester may not restrict or prohibit the discharge of fireworks within the municipal boundaries of a city, town, or metro township.    Amended by Chapter 189, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-213 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 2 - Fire Control|Section 213 - Creation of the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund -- Awarding of grants -- Rulemaking.

 Effective 5/14/2019  65A-8-213. Creation of the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund -- Awarding of grants -- Rulemaking.    (1)   (a) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund."     (b) The Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund shall consist of:   (i) voluntary contributions received;     (ii) appropriations the Legislature makes to the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund;     (iii) 10% of the costs recovered annually related to wildfire suppression described in Subsections 65A-8-204(3)(g) and (h); and     (iv) interest or other earnings accrued in accordance with Subsection (1)(c)(ii).       (c) The state treasurer shall:   (i) invest the money in the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund described in Subsection (1)(a) following the procedures and requirements of Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act; and     (ii) deposit all interest or other earnings derived from each investment described in Subsection (1)(c)(i) into the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund.         (2)   (a) The state forester shall make one or more grants from the Wildland Fire Preparedness Grants Fund to one or more local fire departments or volunteer fire departments to assist in building capacity for the suppression of wildland fire.     (b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules establishing criteria for receiving a grant under this section.      Enacted by Chapter 118, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 301 - Legislative finding and purpose.

65A-8-301. Legislative finding and purpose.    (1) The Legislature finds the health and welfare of the people of the state require the preservation of certain rare, or threatened, or vanishing species of trees to preserve the state's scenic beauty and preserve its historic past as it relates to such trees.     (2) It is the intent of this part to retain as many heritage trees as possible consistent with the reasonable and economic enjoyment of private property.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 302 - Definitions.

65A-8-302. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Alter" means to change the configuration of a heritage tree by pruning, trimming, topping, cutting, or by any other means.     (2) "Committee" means the Heritage Trees Advisory Committee.     (3) "Division" means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.     (4) "Heritage tree" means any tree or group of trees designated as such by the division, in accordance with the following criteria:   (a) any live tree or group of trees indigenous to the state, or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the state, or is one of a kind;     (b) any tree or group of trees that has exceptional national, state, or local historic significance;     (c) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional size or exceptional form for its species;     (d) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional age for its species; or     (e) any tree or group of trees in the state which is the sole representative of its species.       (5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.    Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 303 - Application to alter or remove trees.

65A-8-303. Application to alter or remove trees.    (1) Any person that desires to alter or remove one or more heritage trees from any public property within this state shall before altering or removing any such tree make application to the division on forms prescribed by it.     (2) An application for alteration or removal shall be filed with the division at least 60 days before the actual alteration or removal of any such trees.     (3) The application shall state:   (a) the name of the applicant;     (b) the number, location, and species of the trees proposed to be altered or removed;     (c) the reason for alteration or removal; and     (d) other information as the division may reasonably require.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 304 - Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.

65A-8-304. Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.    (1) The committee shall develop published guidelines and standards to be used by the board in granting or denying applications for the alteration or removal of heritage trees.     (2) In addition to the guidelines and standards developed by the committee, the division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:   (a) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:   (i) insect infestation;     (ii) disease;     (iii) danger of falling;     (iv) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and     (v) interference with utility services;       (b) the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;     (c) the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:   (i) erosion;     (ii) soil retention; and     (iii) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;       (d) the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;     (e) the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and     (f) the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 305 - Powers of division.

65A-8-305. Powers of division.  The division may:  (1) grant or deny applications for designation of heritage trees from individuals, local shade tree commissions, or local governments;     (2) grant or deny applications for alteration or removal of heritage trees;     (3) acquire land if one or more heritage trees are located on the land;     (4) accept gifts, bequests, or donations; and     (5) determine policies necessary to carry out this part.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 306 - Heritage Trees Advisory Committee -- Members -- Officers -- Expenses -- Functions.

 Affected by 63I-1-265 on 7/1/2026 65A-8-306. Heritage Trees Advisory Committee -- Members -- Officers -- Expenses -- Functions.    (1) There is created a Heritage Trees Advisory Committee composed of five persons appointed by the division from among persons who are members of the Utah Community Forestry Council.     (2)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), as terms of current committee members expire, the division shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the division shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of committee members are staggered so that approximately half of the committee is appointed every two years.       (3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (4)   (a) The committee shall elect a chair who is responsible to call and conduct meetings.     (b) Three members present at a duly called meeting constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business.     (c) Members of the committee may meet as often as considered necessary.     (d) The urban forestry staff person of the division shall serve as secretary to the committee.       (5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (6) The committee shall:   (a) publish guidelines for division use in granting or denying applications for the designation of heritage trees;     (b) publish an annual register of designated heritage trees and distribute it to public utilities, tree service companies, municipal forestry and parks departments, and the public; and     (c) develop a system for visibly identifying designated heritage trees.      Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 307 - Exemption for emergency or permit.

65A-8-307. Exemption for emergency or permit.  This part shall not apply to any emergency when heritage trees constitute a danger to life or property, or to any person whose application for alteration or removal of a heritage tree has been granted by the division.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-308 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 308 - Enforcement -- Prosecution of violations.

65A-8-308. Enforcement -- Prosecution of violations.    (1) County sheriffs, police, and other law enforcement officers within their respective jurisdictions are responsible for the enforcement of this part.     (2) The county attorney or district attorney shall prosecute any violation of this part.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-8-309 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 8 - Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control|Part 3 - Heritage Trees|Section 309 - Injury -- Violation of part -- Misdemeanor.

65A-8-309. Injury -- Violation of part -- Misdemeanor.  Any person who intentionally or knowingly alters, injures, damages, or causes death of a heritage tree or who otherwise violates this part is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General SessionAmended by Chapter 229, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 65A-14-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 14 - Utah Bioprospecting Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

65A-14-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Bioprospecting Act."  Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 65A-14-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 14 - Utah Bioprospecting Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

65A-14-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1)   (a) "Bioprospecting" means the removal from a natural environment for research or commercial use of:   (i) a naturally occurring microorganism, plant, or fungus; or     (ii) information concerning a naturally occurring microorganism's, plant's, or fungus' physical or genetic properties.       (b) "Bioprospecting" does not include:   (i) horticultural cultivation, except for horticultural genetic engineering conducted in a manner otherwise constituting bioprospecting;     (ii) an agricultural enterprise;     (iii) a forest and range management practice;     (iv) invasive weed management;     (v) Christmas tree and related sales; or     (vi) incidental removal of a microorganism, plant, or fungus while engaged in bona fide research or commercial enterprises.         (2) "Nonfederal public land" means land in the state that:   (a) is not owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government; and     (b)   (i) is owned or controlled by:   (A) the state;     (B) a county, city, or town; or     (C) a governmental entity other than the federal government; or       (ii) is school and institutional trust lands, as defined in Section 53C-1-103.        Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 65A-14-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 14 - Utah Bioprospecting Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 103 - Scope of chapter.

65A-14-103. Scope of chapter.    (1) This chapter does not modify or replace any other requirement under federal, state, or local law related to an act that under this chapter is considered bioprospecting, including any requirement to obtain the permission of a landowner.     (2) This chapter applies only to non-federal public land.    Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 65A-14-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 14 - Utah Bioprospecting Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 104 - Rulemaking.

65A-14-104. Rulemaking.  In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.  Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 65A-14-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 65A - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands|Chapter 14 - Utah Bioprospecting Act|Part 2 - Registration for Bioprospecting|Section 201 - Registration for bioprospecting.

65A-14-201. Registration for bioprospecting.    (1)   (a) On and after July 1, 2011, before engaging in an act of bioprospecting, a person shall register with the division.     (b) A registration under this chapter expires on June 30 of each year.       (2) To register with the division or renew a registration, a person shall:   (a) submit a registration form created by the division in accordance with Subsection (3); and     (b) pay a fee established by the division in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.       (3) The division shall create, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, a registration form for purposes of this chapter that includes:   (a) notice of the state's reservation of economic interests provided in Section 65A-14-202;     (b) a statement to be signed by a person who registers that states that the person agrees to negotiate as described in Section 65A-14-202; and     (c) a requirement that the person lists the locations at which the person anticipates bioprospecting during the 12-month period of the registration.      Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session