Utah § 73-2-13 - Attorney general and county attorneys to counsel.
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§ 73-2-13. Attorney general and county attorneys to counsel.
73-2-13. Attorney general and county attorneys to counsel.
In all matters requiring legal advice in the performance of the state engineer's duties and the prosecution or defense of any action growing out of the performance of the state engineer's duties, the attorney general or county attorney of the county in which any legal question arises, shall be the legal advisers of the state engineer, and are hereby required to perform any and all legal services required by the state engineer without other compensation than their salaries.
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 73-2-13
What does Utah Code § 73-2-13 cover?
Section 73-2-13 ("Attorney general and county attorneys to counsel.") 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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