Utah § 72-10-118 - Reason for department order to be stated -- Closing airports -- Notice -- Right of inspection.

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§ 72-10-118. Reason for department order to be stated -- Closing airports -- Notice -- Right of inspection.

Effective 5/6/2026
72-10-118.  Reason for department order to be stated -- Closing airports -- Notice -- Right of inspection.
(1)Before establishing and operating a non-federally funded airport that is open or available for public use in this state, an airport shall obtain a license issued and authorized by the department.
(2)If the department rejects an application for a license described under Subsection (1), or issues an order under this chapter that requires or prohibits certain actions, the department shall state:
(a)the reasons for the rejection or order; and
(b)the requirements to be met before approval will be given or the order changed.
(3)The department may order the closing of an airport until the department's requirements have been fulfilled.
(4)
(a)An airport not meeting the standards required by the department shall:
(i)be given notice of the airport's noncompliance; and
(ii)have 10 days from the receipt of that notice to respond to the department with a plan and schedule for compliance.
(b)If the airport fails to respond within the required time, the department may revoke the airport license and close the airport.
(5)The department and a state, county, or municipal officer charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter may inspect and examine at reasonable hours a premise, building, or other structure where regulated airports are operated.


Amended by Chapter 118, 2026 General Session

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

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