Utah § 76-9-1202 - Unlawful interference with water flow.
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§ 76-9-1202. Unlawful interference with water flow.
76-9-1202. Unlawful interference with water flow.
| (1) | Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1201 apply to this section. |
| (2) | An actor commits unlawful interference with water flow if the actor intentionally or knowingly interferes with or alters the flow of water in any stream, ditch, or lateral while under the control or management of any water commissioner. |
| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is subject to the penalty provisions in Section 73-2-27. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 76-9-1202 ("Unlawful interference with water flow.") 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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