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UT SB0298

Mowing Ordinance Amendments


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
Passed
Dead
03/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill enacts provisions related to municipal and county regulation of golf courses.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new regulations for municipal and county ordinances regarding golf course maintenance operations in Utah. The legislation defines a "golf course" as either a privately owned course within municipal or county boundaries or a golf course owned by a governmental entity. "Maintenance operations" are specifically defined as mowing, trimming, and related activities necessary for routine ground upkeep. The bill restricts municipalities and counties from enacting ordinances that prohibit or limit maintenance operations between 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., with one key exception: if the golf course is owned by the municipality or county itself, then that local government can still prohibit or restrict maintenance operations at any time. This means that privately owned or other governmental golf courses will have standardized, protected hours for conducting necessary maintenance work, regardless of local ordinances. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and applies to both municipal and unincorporated county areas in Utah.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed (on 03/07/2025)

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