Professional statute overview
Enactment structure, operative effect and source provenance
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Purpose and legislative effect
“Municipalities in Utah are political subdivisions of the state and municipal corporations, with perpetual existence unless disincorporated by law.”
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Enacted 1977. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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Municipalities in Utah are political subdivisions of the state and municipal corporations, with perpetual existence unless disincorporated by law.
Section 10-1-201
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Source and current-law status
In force source record
Source record from le.utah.gov · Enacted 1977
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