73-29-201. General access provisions.

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(1)The public may use a public water for recreational activity if:

(a)the public water:

(i)is a navigable water; or

(ii)is on public property; and

(b)the recreational activity is not otherwise prohibited by law.

(2)A person may access and use a public water on private property for any lawful purpose with the private property owner's permission.

(3)A person may not access or use a public water on private property for recreational purposes if the private property is property to which access is restricted, unless public recreational access is established under Section 73-29-203 .

Enacted by Chapter 410 , 2010 General Session