Utah § 11-43-102 - Memorials by political subdivisions.

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§ 11-43-102. Memorials by political subdivisions.

Effective 2/27/2023
11-43-102. Memorials by political subdivisions.

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)	"Political subdivision" means any county, city, town, or school district.

(b)	"Political subdivision" does not include a special district under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts, or a special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act.

(2)

A political subdivision may authorize the use or donation of the political subdivision's land for the purpose of maintaining, erecting, or contributing to the erection or maintenance of a memorial to commemorate those individuals who have:

(a)	participated in or have given their lives in any of the one or more wars or military conflicts in which the United States of America has been a participant; or

(b)	given their lives in association with public service on behalf of the state or the political subdivision, including firefighters, peace officers, highway patrol officers, or other public servants.

(3)

The use or donation of a political subdivision's land in relation to a memorial described in Subsection (2) may include:

(a)	using or appropriating public funds for the purchase, development, improvement, or maintenance of public land on which a memorial is located or established;

(b)	using or appropriating public funds for the erection, improvement, or maintenance of a memorial;

(c)	donating or selling public land for use in relation to a memorial; or

(d)	authorizing the use of a political subdivision's land for a memorial that is funded or maintained in part or in full by another public or private entity.

(4)	The political subdivision may specify the form, placement, and design of a memorial that is subject to this section.

Amended by Chapter 16, 2023 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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