Utah § 10-7-12 - Scarcity of water -- Limitation on use.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 10-7-12 — Scarcity of water -- Limitation on use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-7-12. Scarcity of water -- Limitation on use.
In the event of scarcity of water the mayor of any city or the president of the board of trustees of any town may, by proclamation, limit the use of water for any purpose other than domestic purposes to such extent as may be required for the public good in the judgment of the board of commissioners or city council of any city or the board of trustees of any town.
No Change Since 1953
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 10-7-12 ("Scarcity of water -- Limitation on use.") 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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