Utah § 38-10-104 - Limitation of interests covered by lien.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 38-10-104 — Limitation of interests covered by lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-10-104. Limitation of interests covered by lien.
| (1) | If work is performed or materials or equipment are furnished to the owner of less than a fee interest, the lien granted by this chapter does not extend to the underlying fee interest, royalty interest, overriding royalty, net profits interest, production payment, or other nonpossessory interest, unless expressly provided for by contract with the owner of the nonpossessory interest. |
| (2) | If work is performed for or materials or equipment furnished to an owner or part owner of only a portion of the acreage within the production unit, the lien granted by this chapter is limited to that portion of acreage. |
Enacted by Chapter 170, 1987 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38-10-104 ("Limitation of interests covered by lien.") 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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