Terms Used In Utah Code 59-2-209

  • Mine: means a natural deposit of either metalliferous or nonmetalliferous valuable mineral. See Utah Code 59-2-102
  • Mining: means the process of producing, extracting, leaching, evaporating, or otherwise removing a mineral from a mine. See Utah Code 59-2-102
  • Property: means property that is subject to assessment and taxation according to its value. See Utah Code 59-2-102
     Nothing in this chapter may be construed to exempt from taxation any supplies used in mills, reduction works, or mines, or any improvements, machinery, or other property placed upon or used in connection with a mine or mining claim, which has a value separate and independent of the mine or mining claim.

Enacted by Chapter 4, 1987 General Session