Utah legal term
Public interest use in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Public interest use” 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 “Public interest use” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Public interest use" means a: (24)(a) use by a government agency as determined by the legislative body of the agency's jurisdiction; or (24)(b) donation of the property to a nonprofit charity registered with the state. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11a-101)
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