Utah § 73-1-1 - Waters declared property of public.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 73-1-1 — Waters declared property of public., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-1-1. Waters declared property of public.
| (1) | All waters in this state, whether above or under the ground, are hereby declared to be the property of the public, subject to all existing rights to the use thereof. |
| (2) | The declaration of public ownership of water in Subsection (1) does not create or recognize an easement for public recreational use on private property. |
| (3) | The Legislature shall govern the use of public water for beneficial purposes, as limited by constitutional protections for private property. |
| (4) | The right of the public to use public water for recreational purposes is governed by Chapter 29, Public Waters Access Act. |
Amended by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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