Utah § 57-18-2 - Definition and characteristics of conservation easement.
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§ 57-18-2. Definition and characteristics of conservation easement.
| (1) | As used in this chapter, "conservation easement" means an easement, covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed, will, or other instrument signed by or on behalf of the record owner of the underlying real property for the purpose of preserving and maintaining land or water areas predominantly in a natural, scenic, or open condition, or for recreational, agricultural, cultural, wildlife habitat or other use or condition consistent with the protection of open land. |
| (2) | A conservation easement is an interest in land and runs with the land benefited or burdened by the easement. |
| (3) | A conservation easement is valid whether it is appurtenant or in gross. |
| (4) | A conservation easement is enforceable by the holder to the easement and its successors and assigns. A conservation easement is enforceable against the grantor and its successors and assigns. |
Enacted by Chapter 155, 1985 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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