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Utah Code § 10-20-624

A municipality may not impose stricter sound restrictions or block an eligible digital asset mining business from operating in industrial-zoned areas.

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“A municipality may not impose stricter sound restrictions or block an eligible digital asset mining business from operating in industrial-zoned areas.”

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Subsection 10-20-624(1)(c)(i)

A condition is met when an entity consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis.

Section 10-20-624(1)(c)(i)

Subsection 10-20-624(2)

A municipality may not adopt local rules that impose stricter sound limits on industrial-zoned digital asset mining businesses than the generally applicable industrial-zone limits, and it may not block such a business from operating if it otherwise meets…

Section 10-20-624(2)

Subsection 10-20-624(2)(b)

A digital asset mining business is prevented from operating in an industrially zoned area if it meets other industrial-use requirements.

Section 10-20-624(2)(b)

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Part 10-20-6

part 10-20-6 Land Use Regulations - Particular Situations

§ 10-20-624Digital asset mining -- Zoning restrictions.Provision

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A municipality may not impose stricter sound restrictions or block an eligible digital asset mining business from operating in industrial-zoned areas.

Digital asset mining -- Zoning restrictions. As used in this section: "Digital asset" means the same as that term is defined in Section 7-29-101 . "Digital asset mining" means using computer hardware and software specifically designed or utilized for validating data and securing a blockchain network. "Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that: consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis; and operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a blockchain network. A municipality may not enact an ordinance, resolution, or rule that: for digital asset mining businesses located in areas zoned for industrial use, imposes sound restrictions on digital asset mining businesses that are more stringent than the generally applicable limits set for industrial-zoned areas; or prevents a digital asset mining business from operating in an area zoned for industrial use if the digital asset mining business meets other requirements for industrial use.
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§ 10-20-624(1)Subsection 10-20-624(1)Provision

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This section defines “digital asset,” “digital asset mining,” and “digital asset mining business.”

As used in this section: "Digital asset" means the same as that term is defined in Section 7-29-101 . "Digital asset mining" means using computer hardware and software specifically designed or utilized for validating data and securing a blockchain network. "Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that: consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis; and operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a blockchain network.
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§ 10-20-624(1)(a)Subsection 10-20-624(1)(a)Provision

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“Digital asset” is defined by reference to Section 7-29-101.

"Digital asset" means the same as that term is defined in Section 7-29-101 .
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§ 10-20-624(1)(b)Subsection 10-20-624(1)(b)Provision

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“Digital asset mining” means using computer hardware and software designed or used to validate data and secure a blockchain network.

"Digital asset mining" means using computer hardware and software specifically designed or utilized for validating data and securing a blockchain network.
Section 10-20-624(1)(b)Verify source
§ 10-20-624(1)(c)Subsection 10-20-624(1)(c)Provision

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"Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that: consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis; and operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a

"Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that: consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis; and operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a blockchain network.
Section 10-20-624(1)(c)Verify source
§ 10-20-624(1)(c)(i)Subsection 10-20-624(1)(c)(i)Provision

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A condition is met when an entity consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis.

consumes more than one megawatt of energy on an average annual basis; and
Section 10-20-624(1)(c)(i)Verify source
§ 10-20-624(1)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-20-624(1)(c)(ii)Provision

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operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a blockchain network.

operates for the purpose of generating blockchain tokens by securing a blockchain network.
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§ 10-20-624(2)Subsection 10-20-624(2)Provision

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A municipality may not adopt local rules that impose stricter sound limits on industrial-zoned digital asset mining businesses than the generally applicable industrial-zone limits, and it may not block such a business from operating if it otherwise meets industrial-use requirements.

A municipality may not enact an ordinance, resolution, or rule that: for digital asset mining businesses located in areas zoned for industrial use, imposes sound restrictions on digital asset mining businesses that are more stringent than the generally applicable limits set for industrial-zoned areas; or prevents a digital asset mining business from operating in an area zoned for industrial use if the digital asset mining business meets other requirements for industrial use.
Section 10-20-624(2)Verify source
§ 10-20-624(2)(a)Subsection 10-20-624(2)(a)Provision

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for digital asset mining businesses located in areas zoned for industrial use, imposes sound restrictions on digital asset mining businesses that are more stringent than the generally applicable limits set for industrial-zoned areas; or

for digital asset mining businesses located in areas zoned for industrial use, imposes sound restrictions on digital asset mining businesses that are more stringent than the generally applicable limits set for industrial-zoned areas; or
Section 10-20-624(2)(a)Verify source
§ 10-20-624(2)(b)Subsection 10-20-624(2)(b)Provision

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A digital asset mining business is prevented from operating in an industrially zoned area if it meets other industrial-use requirements.

prevents a digital asset mining business from operating in an area zoned for industrial use if the digital asset mining business meets other requirements for industrial use.
Section 10-20-624(2)(b)Verify source

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