Utah § 38-13-205 - Priority of liens.
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§ 38-13-205. Priority of liens.
| (1) | Except as provided in Subsection (2), a lien imposed under this chapter has priority over any lien, mortgage, security interest, or other encumbrance arising after the day on which the lien is effective in accordance with Section 38-13-201. |
| (2) | The lien imposed under this chapter does not have priority over a lien imposed pursuant to Title 59, Chapter 2, Property Tax Act. |
Enacted by Chapter 187, 2005 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38-13-205 ("Priority of liens.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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