Title 73, Title 73: Water and Irrigation

73-13-12. Errors in copying for Section 73-13-10 -- As invalidating ratification. Any error made, if any, in copying the original Compact in Sectionhereof, shall be held not to invalidate the ratification of the Compact in any way.

73-13-9. Ratification of compact. The Upper Colorado River Basin Compact entered into at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on October 11, 1948, by the Upper Colorado River Basin States, namely, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, by the representatives of those states, with the …

73-15-3. Cloud seeding to increase precipitation -- Control of Division of Water Resources -- Powers and authority of division -- "Cloud seeding" and "cloud-seeding project" defined. The state of Utah through the Division of Water Resources shall be the only entity, private or pu…

73-15-4. Water from cloud seeding part of natural water supply -- Notice of intent prior to cloud-seeding project. All water derived as a result of cloud seeding shall be considered a part of the natural water supply of the basin in the same sense as if no cloud seeding operation…

73-15-5. Transfer of records and data to division -- Establishment of reporting and recordkeeping procedures. All records and data collected by the department of meteorology of the state school of mines and mineral industries of the University of Utah since March 14, 1953, shall …

73-15-6. Cloud-seeding contractors -- Registration. Any individual or organization that would like to become a cloud-seeding contractor in the state of Utah shall register with the Division of Water Resources. As a part of the registration the applicant shall meet qualifications …

73-15-7. Precipitation caused by authorized project not presumed to constitute trespass or nuisance. The mere dissemination of materials and substances into the atmosphere or causing precipitation pursuant to an authorized cloud-seeding project shall not give rise to any presumpt…

73-15-8. Cloud seeding in Utah to target area in adjoining state. Cloud seeding in Utah to target an area in an adjoining state is prohibited except upon full compliance of the laws of the target area state the same as if the cloud-seeding operation took place in the target area …

73-16-1. Ratification. The Bear River Compact entered into at Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 4, 1955, by Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, by the representatives of those states, with the approval of the representative of the United States of America, is hereby unconditionally ratified…

73-16-2. Text of compact. The text of the Bear River Compact is as follows:The State of Idaho, the State of Utah and the State of Wyoming, acting through their respective Commissioners after negotiations participated in by a representative of the United States of America appointe…

73-16-3. Ratification of compact. The compact ratified by this act is the original signed by the commissioners representing the states of Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming, and the secretary of the commission, and approved by the representative of the United States of America, and deposit…

73-16-4. Members of commission. (1) There shall be three members of the Bear River Compact commission from the state. (2) One member shall be the state engineer, who shall chair the Utah delegation. The Board of Water Resources shall appoint the other two commissioners from Utah:…

73-16-5. Error in copying does not invalidate. Any error made, if any, in copying the original compact in Sectionhereof, shall be held not to invalidate the ratification of the compact in any way.

73-18-1. Statement of policy. It is the policy of this state to regulate and promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation and equipment of vessels and to promote uniformity of laws and to adopt and pursue an educational program in relation ther…

73-18-10. Owner of boat livery -- Duties. (1) The owner of a boat livery shall keep a record of the following: the name and address of the person hiring a vessel; the identification number of the vessel; the date on which and the bodies of water on which the vessel is launched; t…

73-18-11. Regulation of muffling devices. The division, after notifying the commission, shall adopt rules for the regulating of muffling devices on all vessels.

73-18-12. Operation in willful or wanton disregard for safety -- Penalty. (1) A person may not operate any nonmotorized vessel, or manipulate any water skis or any device towed by a motorboat in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. (2) A violation …

73-18-13. Duties of operator involved in accident -- Notification and reporting procedures -- Use of accident reports -- Giving false information as misdemeanor. (1) As used in this section, "agent" has the same meaning as provided in Section. 41-6a-404 (2) It is the duty of the …

73-18-13.1. Accident involving property damage -- Duties of operator, occupant, and owner -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section, "reason to believe" means information from which a reasonable person would believe that the person may have been involved in an accident. (2) The o…

73-18-13.2. Accident involving injury -- Stop at accident -- Penalty. (1) As used in this section: "Reason to believe" means information from which a reasonable person would believe that the person may have been involved in an accident. "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury…

73-18-13.3. Accident involving death -- Stop at accident -- Penalty. (1) As used in this section, "reason to believe" means information from which a reasonable person would believe that the person may have been involved in an accident. (2) The operator of a vessel who has reason …

73-18-13.5. Motorboat accidents -- Investigation and report of operator security -- Agency action if no security -- Surrender of registration materials. (1) Upon request of a peace officer investigating an accident involving a motorboat as defined in Section, the operator of the …

73-18-13.6. Grounds for confiscation of registration materials by state -- Registration renewal. (1) The division, any peace officer acting in an official capacity, or a person authorized under Subsectionmay take possession of any registration card or decal issued by the state: (…

73-18-14. Transmittal of information to official or agency of United States. In accordance with any request duly made by an authorized official or agency of the United States, any information compiled or otherwise available to the division under Sectionshall be transmitted to the…

73-18-15. Division to adopt rules concerning water skiing and aquaplane riding and use of other devices towed behind a vessel. The division, after notifying the commission, shall adopt rules for the regulation and safety of water skiing and aquaplane riding, and the use of other …

73-18-15.1. Vessel navigation and steering laws. (1) The operator of a vessel shall maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing at all times to avoid the risk of collision. (2) When the operators of two motorboats approach each other where there is risk of collision, each oper…

73-18-15.2. Minimum age of operators -- Boating safety course for youth to operate personal watercraft. (1) A person under 16 years of age may not operate a motorboat on the waters of this state unless the person is under the on-board and direct supervision of a person who is at …

73-18-15.3. Personal watercraft -- Prohibition on operation between sunset and sunrise. (1) A person may not operate a personal watercraft on the waters of this state between sunset and sunrise. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.

73-18-15.5. Authorizing or permitting driving a vessel in violation of law. (1) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a vessel owned by him or that is under his control to be driven by a person in violation of this chapter or. Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 5, Driving Under …

73-18-15.6. Watercraft operator safety course. (1) As used in this section, "watercraft" means a motorboat or sailboat. (2) The division shall create a watercraft operator safety course for the purpose of developing and instilling the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills nece…

73-18-16. Regattas, races, exhibitions -- Rules. (1) The division may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions on any waters of this state. (2) The division, after notifying the commission, may adopt rules conce…

73-18-17. Scope of application of chapter -- Identical local ordinances authorized -- Application for special local rules. (1) This chapter, and other applicable laws of this state govern the operation, equipment, and numbering of vessels whenever any vessel is operated on the wa…

73-18-18. Liability of owner for injury or damage occasioned by negligent operation of vessel by minor. The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of such vessel, by a minor under the age of 18 years operating such vessel …

73-18-19. Publication of rules and regulations. The rules promulgated under this chapter shall be published as required by.

73-18-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Anchored" means a vessel that is temporarily attached to the bed or shoreline of a waterbody by any method and the hull of the vessel is not touching the bed or shoreline. (2) "Beached" means that a vessel's hull is resting on t…

73-18-20. Enforcement of chapter -- Authority to stop and board vessels -- Disregarding law enforcement signal to stop as misdemeanor -- Procedure for arrest. (1) A law enforcement officer authorized under, may enforce this chapter, the rules made under this chapter, and the main…

73-18-20.1. Seizure of a vessel. (1) A peace officer, without a warrant, may seize and take possession of a vessel: that is placed or being operated on the waters of this state with improper registration; that the peace officer has reason to believe has been stolen; on which any …

73-18-20.2. Defaced, altered, or obliterated identification or serial number -- Release of vessel. If the hull identification number or serial number for the engine or outboard motor of a vessel seized under Sectionhas been defaced, altered, or obliterated, the vessel may not be …

73-18-20.3. Falsified hull identification, engine, or motor number. (1) A person is guilty of a third degree felony if the person: with fraudulent intent defaces, destroys, or alters a vessel hull identification number or serial number for an engine or outboard motor; places or s…

73-18-20.4. Duty to report falsified vessel or motor number. (1) Any person owning or operating a marina, marine dealership, service station, public garage, paint shop, or a vessel repair shop shall immediately notify the local police authorities of any vessel or outboard motor t…

73-18-20.5. Reporting of theft and recovery of vessels. (1) Any peace officer upon receiving reliable information that any vessel or outboard motor has been stolen shall immediately report the theft to the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division of the Department …

73-18-20.6. Report by owners or lienholders of thefts and recoveries. (1) The owner, or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vessel or outboard motor which has been stolen or embezzled, may notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the theft or …

73-18-20.7. Unlawful control over vessels -- Penalties -- Effect of prior consent -- Accessory or accomplice. (1) Any person who exercises unauthorized control over a vessel that the person does not own without the consent of the owner or lawful custodian and with intent to tempo…

73-18-21. Violation of chapter as class C misdemeanor. Unless otherwise specified, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rule promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.

73-18-22. Boating Account created -- Contents -- Use of money. (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the Boating Account. (2) The restricted account shall consist of, except as provided under Sectionsand, all registration fees and related mone…

73-18-22.3. Utah Boating Grant Account -- Grant program administered by the Division of Outdoor Recreation. (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Utah Boating Grant Account." (2) The Utah Boating Grant Account shall consist of: revenue de…