Utah § 11b-204 - Compensation for damaged property subject to forfeiture.

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§ 11b-204. Compensation for damaged property subject to forfeiture.

Effective 5/3/2023
77-11b-204.  Compensation for damaged property subject to forfeiture.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Damage or other injury" does not mean normal depreciation, deterioration, or ordinary wear and tear of the property.
(b) "Wildlife" means the same as that term is defined in Section 23A-1-101.
(2) If seized property is returned under this chapter, a claimant has a civil right of action against an agency for a claim based upon the negligent destruction, loss, or damage or other injury to seized property while in the possession or custody of the agency.
(3) This section does not apply to wildlife or parts of wildlife that are seized for an offense under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 448, 2023 General Session

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

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Section 11b-204 ("Compensation for damaged property subject to forfeiture.") 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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