Utah Code 73-18a-2. Littering and pollution of water or lands prohibited — Penalty
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(1) A person may not place, throw, deposit, discard, drop, or discharge and the operator of a vessel may not permit to be placed, thrown, deposited, discarded, dropped, or discharged into or upon the waters of this state, or lands adjacent to these waters any litter, human body waste, or other liquid or solid materials which may render the water or lands unsightly, noxious, or otherwise unwholesome or detrimental to the public health or welfare or the enjoyment of the water or lands for all legitimate uses, including recreational purposes.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 73-18a-2
- Human body waste: means excrement, feces, or other waste material discharged from the human body. See Utah Code 73-18a-1
- Litter: means any bottles, glass, crockery, cans, scrap metal, junk, paper, garbage, rubbish, or similar refuse discarded as no longer useful. See Utah Code 73-18a-1
- Operator: means the person who is in control of a vessel while it is in use. See Utah Code 73-18a-1
- Person: means :(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Vessel: means every type of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. See Utah Code 73-18a-1
- Waters of this state: means all waters within the territorial limits of this state except those used exclusively for private purposes. See Utah Code 73-18a-1
(2) A person violating any provision of Subsection(1) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100 for each violation.