Utah legal term
Waters of the state in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Waters of the state” 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 “Waters of the state” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Waters of the state" has the same meaning as defined in Section 73-18-2. (Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-526)
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