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Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view in Utah

InfractionCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view is a Infraction under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-216. As a Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-216.

What is the penalty for removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view in Utah?

Penalties for Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $750 (no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service)discretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-205

Applies to current (2026 General Session).

Common questions about removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view in Utah

Is removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-216.

What are the penalties for removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view in Utah?

As a Infraction, removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view carries a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205.

Which Utah statute covers removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view?

Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-216 (Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view - Notice to owner - Penalty).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.