Utah legal term
Nuisance in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Nuisance” 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 “Nuisance” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Nuisance" means an item, thing, manner, or condition that: (7)(a) is dangerous to human life or health; or (7)(b) renders soil, air, water, or food impure or unwholesome. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1301)
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