Terms Used In Utah Code 11-2-8

  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
     The governing body in any city, town, county or school district may take charge of and use any grounds, buildings or other facilities which may be offered, either temporarily or permanently, by any individual or corporation for playground and recreation purposes; and may receive donations, legacies, bequests or devises for the establishment, improvement or maintenance of recreational facilities and activities. All money so received shall, unless otherwise provided by the terms of the gift or devise, be deposited in the treasury of the city, town, county or school district to the credit of the recreation fund, and may be withdrawn only in the manner provided for the payment of money appropriated for the acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of playgrounds and other recreational facilities and activities.

No Change Since 1953