Utah § 72-7-304 - Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.
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§ 72-7-304. Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.
| (1) | A person may not dig up, cut down, or otherwise willfully damage or destroy any shade, ornamental, or other tree, planted and standing on any public highway in conformity to law. |
| (2) | A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner of the tree for treble the amount of damages sustained. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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