Fences across public water.
Utah Code § 73-29-207
in effect73-29-207. Fences across public water.
(1) The owner of a public access area adjacent to and lying beneath a public water may place a fence or obstruction across a public water for agricultural, livestock, or other lawful purposes.
(2) A fence or other obstruction shall:
(a) comply with an applicable federal, state, or local law; and
(b) be constructed in a manner that does not create an unreasonably dangerous condition to the public lawfully using the public water.
(3) The owner of a public access area shall allow the placement of a ladder, gate, or other facility allowing portage around a fence or obstruction if:
(a) the owner places a fence or obstruction across a public water in accordance with Subsection (1); and
(b) the water is open to public recreational access by permission or under Section 73-29-203.
Enacted by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title73/Chapter29/73-29-S207.html?v=C73-29-S207_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026
