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Each county weed control board before May 1 of each year shall post a general notice of the noxious weeds within the county and publish the notice:
Terms Used In Utah Code 4-17-109- Livestock: means cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, mules, poultry, domesticated elk as defined in Section 4-39-102, or any other domestic animal or domestic furbearer raised or kept for profit. See Utah Code 4-1-109
- Person: means a natural person or individual, corporation, organization, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 4-1-109
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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for the county, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102, for at least seven days; and |
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If the county weed control board determines that particular property within the county requires prompt and definite attention to prevent or control noxious weeds, the county weed control board shall serve the owner or the person in possession of the property, personally or by certified mail, a notice specifying when and what action is required to be taken on the property. |
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Methods of prevention or control may include definite systems of tillage, cropping, use of chemicals, and use of livestock. |
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An owner or person in possession of property who fails to take action to control or prevent the spread of noxious weeds as specified in the notice is maintaining a public nuisance. |
Amended by Chapter 435, 2023 General Session
