Utah legal term
Abandoned or inactive mine in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Abandoned or inactive mine” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Abandoned or inactive mine” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Abandoned or inactive mine" means an underground mine which is no longer open for access or no longer under excavation and has been clearly marked as closed or protected from entry. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.1)
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