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State Boating Act (Utah Code: Title 73 Water and Irrigation; Chapter 18)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Utah
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Navigation Waterworks Zoning Public health Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Utah Code adopts the State Boating Act. It provides that it is the policy of this state to regulate and promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation and equipment of vessels and to promote uniformity of laws and to adopt and pursue an educational program in relation thereto. Further, it provides that the Board of Parks and Recreation shall promulgate rules: (a) creating a uniform waterway marking system which shall be obeyed by all vessel operators; (b) regulating the placement of waterway markers and other permanent or anchored objects on the waters of this state; (c) zoning certain waters of this state for the purpose of prohibiting the operation of vessels or motors for safety and health purposes only; (d) regulating vessel operators who carry passengers for hire, boat liveries, and outfitting companies; and (e) regulating anchored, beached, moored, or abandoned vessels to minimize health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Full text
English
Website
le.utah.gov