Utah § 73-18-17 - Scope of application of chapter -- Identical local ordinances authorized -- Application for special local rules.
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§ 73-18-17. Scope of application of chapter -- Identical local ordinances authorized -- Application for special local rules.
73-18-17. Scope of application of chapter -- Identical local ordinances authorized -- Application for special local rules.
| (1) | This chapter, and other applicable laws of this state govern the operation, equipment, and numbering of vessels whenever any vessel is operated on the waters of this state, or when any activity regulated by this chapter takes place on the waters of this state. Nothing in this chapter prevents the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels, the provisions of which are identical to the provisions of this chapter, amendments to this chapter, and rules promulgated under this chapter. Ordinances or local laws shall be operative only so long as and to the extent that they continue to be identical to provisions of this chapter, amendments to this chapter, and rules promulgated under this chapter. |
| (2) | Any political subdivision of this state may, at any time, but only after public notice, formally apply to the division for special rules concerning the operation of vessels on any waters within its territorial limits. The political subdivision shall set forth in the application the reasons which make special rules necessary or appropriate. |
Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 73-18-17 ("Scope of application of chapter -- Identical local ordinances authorized -- Application for special local rules.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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