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Boating - Litter and Pollution Control (Utah Code: Title 73 Water and Irrigation; Chapter 18a)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Utah
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Navigation Offences/penalties Organic waste Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Public health
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Utah Code concerns boating and litter and pollution control. It provides that a person may not place, throw, deposit, discard, drop, or discharge and the operator of a vessel may not permit to be placed, thrown, deposited, discarded, dropped, or discharged into or upon the waters of this state, or lands adjacent to these waters any litter, human body waste, or other liquid or solid materials which may render the water or lands unsightly, noxious, or otherwise unwholesome or detrimental to the public health or welfare or the enjoyment of the water or lands for all legitimate uses, including recreational purposes.

Full text
English
Website
le.utah.gov