Utah Code 72-7-508. Unlawful outdoor advertising — Adjudicative proceedings — Judicial review — Costs of removal — Civil and criminal liability for damaging regulated signs — Immunity for Department of Transportation
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72-7-508. Unlawful outdoor advertising — Adjudicative proceedings — Judicial review — Costs of removal — Civil and criminal liability for damaging regulated signs — Immunity for Department of Transportation.
(1) | Outdoor advertising is unlawful when:
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erected after May 9, 1967, contrary to the provisions of this chapter; |
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(2) | The establishment, operation, repair, maintenance, or alteration of any sign contrary to this chapter is also a public nuisance. |
(3) | Except as provided in Subsections (4) and (10), in its enforcement of this section, the department shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. |
(5) | If the department is granted a judgment in an action brought under Subsection (4), the department is entitled to have any nuisance abated and recover from the responsible person, firm, or corporation, jointly and severally:
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(7) | The following criteria shall be used for determining whether an existing sign within an interstate outdoor advertising corridor has as its purpose unlawful off-premise outdoor advertising:
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(8) | The following do not qualify as a business under Subsection (7):
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(9) | The sign owner has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the advertised activity is conducted on the premise. |
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Amended by Chapter 137, 2019 General Session