As used in this part:

(1) “Alter” means to change the configuration of a heritage tree by pruning, trimming, topping, cutting, or by any other means.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 65A-8-302

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Division: means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. See Utah Code 65A-8-302
  • Heritage tree: means any tree or group of trees designated as such by the division, in accordance with the following criteria:
         (3)(a) any live tree or group of trees indigenous to the state, or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the state, or is one of a kind;
         (3)(b) any tree or group of trees that has exceptional national, state, or local historic significance;
         (3)(c) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional size or exceptional form for its species;
         (3)(d) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional age for its species; or
         (3)(e) any tree or group of trees in the state which is the sole representative of its species. See Utah Code 65A-8-302
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State lands: means all lands administered by the division. See Utah Code 65A-1-1
(2) “Division” means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
(3) “Heritage tree” means any tree or group of trees designated as such by the division, in accordance with the following criteria:

     (3)(a) any live tree or group of trees indigenous to the state, or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the state, or is one of a kind;
     (3)(b) any tree or group of trees that has exceptional national, state, or local historic significance;
     (3)(c) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional size or exceptional form for its species;
     (3)(d) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional age for its species; or
     (3)(e) any tree or group of trees in the state which is the sole representative of its species.
(4) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.