Utah § 5a-103 - Liability of owner or operator.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 5a-103 — Liability of owner or operator., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5a-103. Liability of owner or operator.
| (1) | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve an owner or operator of a dam or reservoir of the legal duties, obligations, or liabilities incident to the ownership or operation of the dam or reservoir. |
| (2) | The owner or operator of a dam or reservoir may not be held to be strictly liable for any act or omission incident to the construction, ownership, or operation of the dam or reservoir. |
Amended by Chapter 264, 1996 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 5a-103
What does Utah Code § 5a-103 cover?
Section 5a-103 ("Liability of owner or operator.") 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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