Utah legal term
Recreational purpose in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Recreational purpose” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Recreational purpose” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Recreational purpose" includes one or more of the following: (1)(a)(iv)(A) hunting; (1)(a)(iv)(B) fishing; (1)(a)(iv)(C) swimming; (1)(a)(iv)(D) skiing; (1)(a)(iv)(E) snowshoeing; (1)(a)(iv)(F) camping; (1)(a)(iv)(G) picnicking; (1)(a)(iv)(H) hiking; (1)(a)(iv)(I) studying nature; (1)(a)(iv)(J) engaging in water sports; (1)(a)(iv)(K) mountain biking; or (1)(a)(iv)(L) viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.6)
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