Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.5 — Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: Burglary and Criminal Trespass, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-6-201, and 76-6-206.3 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective the fencing of agricultural or range land if the person willfully cuts, destroys, or renders ineffective any fencing or other form of enclosure a reasonable person would recognize as intended to exclude intruders. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (4) In addition to an order for restitution under Section 77-38b-205, an actor who commits a violation of Subsection (2) may also be liable for: (4)(a) statutory damages in the amount of $500; (4)(b) reasonable attorney fees not to exceed $250; and (4)(c) court costs. (5) Civil damages under Subsection (4) may be collected in a separate action by the owner of the agricultural or range land or the owner's assignee.
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Is cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.5.
Which Utah statute covers cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land?
Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.5 (Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land).
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