Utah § 41-22-12 - Restrictions on use of public lands.

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§ 41-22-12. Restrictions on use of public lands.

Effective 5/1/2024
41-22-12.  Restrictions on use of public lands.
(1)Except as provided in Section 79-4-203 , federal agencies are encouraged and agencies of the state and its subdivisions shall pursue opportunities to open public land to responsible off-highway vehicle use and cross-country motor vehicle travel.
(2)A person may not tear down, mutilate, deface, or destroy:
(a)a sign, signboard, or other notice that prohibits or regulates the use of an off-highway vehicle on public land; or
(b)a fence or other enclosure or a gate or bars belonging to the fence or other enclosure.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session

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

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