Utah § 17-78-301 - Powers of county -- Contracts with United States -- Construction of flood control project.
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§ 17-78-301. Powers of county -- Contracts with United States -- Construction of flood control project.
17-78-301. Powers of county -- Contracts with United States -- Construction of flood control project.
A county may contract with the United States of America, or any federal agency , for the construction of any flood control project within the county designed to:
| (1) | abate or control flood waters or any excessive or unusual accumulation of water in any natural or artificial basin, stream, or body of water; or |
| (2) | for the protection of life and property against the danger, menace, injury, or damage resulting from any natural or artificial basin, stream, or body of water. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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