Utah Code § 76-9-1805: Unlawful failure to prevent accumulation of litter at a construction or demolition site.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 76 Criminal Offenses
- Chapter 76-9 Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety
- Part 76-9-18 Litter and Recycling Violations
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1801 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful failure to prevent accumulation of litter at a construction or demolition site if the actor:
(a) is in charge of a construction or demolition site; and
(b) fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the accumulation of litter at the construction or demolition site.
(3)
(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor and subject to a minimum fine of $100 for each violation.
(b) The court may require the actor to participate in at least four hours of cleaning up:
(i) the litter caused by the actor's offense; and
(ii) existing litter from a safe area designated by the court.
(4) A municipality within the municipality's corporate limits and a county outside of incorporated municipalities may enact local ordinances to carry out the provisions of this section.
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