Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 73-29-207 - Fences across public water(1) The owner of a public access area adjacent to and lying beneath a public water may place a fence or obstruction across a public water for agricultural, livestock, or other lawful purposes.(2) A fence or other obstruction shall:(a) comply with an applicable federal, state, or local law; and(b) be constructed in a manner that does not create an unreasonably dangerous condition to the public lawfully using the public water.(3) The owner of a public access area shall allow the placement of a ladder, gate, or other facility allowing portage around a fence or obstruction if: (a) the owner places a fence or obstruction across a public water in accordance with Subsection (1); and(b) the water is open to public recreational access by permission or under Section 73-29-203.Enacted by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session.