Utah § 73-18-15.5 - Authorizing or permitting driving a vessel in violation of law.
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§ 73-18-15.5. Authorizing or permitting driving a vessel in violation of law.
| (1) | A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a vessel owned by him or that is under his control to be driven by a person in violation of this chapter or Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 5, Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving. |
| (2) | A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class C misdemeanor. |
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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