(1) If the department rejects an application for permission to operate or establish an airport, or issues any order under this chapter that requires or prohibits certain actions, its order shall:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 72-10-118

  • Airport: means any area of land, water, or both, that:
         (8)(a) is used or is made available for landing and takeoff;
         (8)(b) provides facilities for the shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, and handling of passengers and cargo;
         (8)(c) meets the minimum requirements established by the department as to size and design, surface, marking, equipment, and operation; and
         (8)(d) includes all areas shown as part of the airport in the current airport layout plan as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. See Utah Code 72-10-102
  • Department: means the Department of Transportation created in Section 72-1-201. See Utah Code 72-1-102
  • 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
     (1)(a) contain the reasons for the rejection or order; and
     (1)(b) state the requirements to be met before approval will be given or the order changed.
(2) The department may order the closing of any airport until its requirements have been fulfilled.
(3)

     (3)(a) An airport not meeting the standards required by the department shall:

          (3)(a)(i) be given notice of its noncompliance; and
          (3)(a)(ii) have 10 days from the receipt of that notice to respond to the department with a plan and schedule for compliance.
     (3)(b) If the airport fails to respond within the required time, the department may revoke the airport license and close the airport.
(4) The department and any state, county, or municipal officer charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter may inspect and examine at reasonable hours any premises, buildings, or other structures where regulated airports are operated.