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Utah Code § 11-1-201, 2026

This section defines key terms used in the part, including when real property is treated as “dispose,” who counts as a governing body, and what counts as local governmental entity, public property, and a real estate…

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This section defines key terms used in the part, including when real property is treated as “dispose,” who counts as a governing body, and what counts as local governmental entity, public property, and a real estate offering website.

Section 11-1-201

Subsection 11-1-201(1)(b)

This subsection defines “Dispose” by excluding certain real-property transactions, including an exchange of parcels, most easements, and certain short leases.

Section 11-1-201(1)(b)

Subsection 11-1-201(2)(c)

For these listed district types, the board of trustees is the referenced body.

Section 11-1-201(2)(c)

Subsection 11-1-201(5)

“Real estate offering website” means a publicly accessible website that describes real property for sale.

Section 11-1-201(5)

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Part 11-1-2

part 11-1-2 Disposal Of Public Property

§ 11-1-201Definitions.Interpretation

This section defines key terms used in the part, including when real property is treated as “dispose,” who counts as a governing body, and what counts as local governmental entity, public property, and a real estate offering website.

Definitions. As used in this part: "Dispose" means to: sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property; enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or give a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of more than 10 years. "Dispose" does not include: an exchange of a parcel of real property for another parcel of real property described in Subsection 11-1-205(2) ; the creation, transfer, or use of an easement, unless the easement has a fair market value of more than 50% of the fair market value of the affected real property; or giving a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of 10 years or less. "Governing body" means: for a municipality or a county, the legislative body; for an agency, the agency board; for a special district, special service district, local building authority, conservation district, or public infrastructure district, the board of trustees; for a housing authority, the board of commissioners; and for a school district, the school board. "Local governmental entity" means: a municipality; a county; an agency, as that term is defined in Section 17C-1-102 ; a special district created under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts; a special service district, local building authority, or conservation district created under Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; a housing authority, other than a housing authority described in Section 35A-8-403 ; and a school district. "Public property" means real property owned by a local governmental entity. "Real estate offering website" means any publicly accessible website that describes real property that is for sale.
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§ 11-1-201(1)Subsection 11-1-201(1)Provision

"Dispose" means to: sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property; enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or give a private entity

"Dispose" means to: sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property; enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or give a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of more than 10 years. "Dispose" does not include: an exchange of a parcel of real property for another parcel of real property described in Subsection 11-1-205(2) ; the creation, transfer, or use of an easement, unless the easement has a fair market value of more than 50% of the fair market value of the affected real property; or giving a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of 10 years or less.
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§ 11-1-201(1)(a)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(a)Provision

The term “dispose” includes selling, conveying, donating, or otherwise permanently changing ownership of real property, and also certain joint ventures or leases involving a private entity.

"Dispose" means to: sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property; enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or give a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of more than 10 years.
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§ 11-1-201(1)(a)(i)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(a)(i)Provision

sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property;

sell, convey, donate, or otherwise permanently change the ownership of real property;
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§ 11-1-201(1)(a)(ii)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(a)(ii)Provision

enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or

enter into a joint venture that gives a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property; or
Section 11-1-201(1)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-1-201(1)(a)(iii)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(a)(iii)Provision

A private entity is given a right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of more than 10 years.

give a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of more than 10 years.
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§ 11-1-201(1)(b)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(b)Provision

This subsection defines “Dispose” by excluding certain real-property transactions, including an exchange of parcels, most easements, and certain short leases.

"Dispose" does not include: an exchange of a parcel of real property for another parcel of real property described in Subsection 11-1-205(2) ; the creation, transfer, or use of an easement, unless the easement has a fair market value of more than 50% of the fair market value of the affected real property; or giving a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of 10 years or less.
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§ 11-1-201(1)(b)(i)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(b)(i)Provision

an exchange of a parcel of real property for another parcel of real property described in Subsection 11-1-205(2) ;

an exchange of a parcel of real property for another parcel of real property described in Subsection 11-1-205(2) ;
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§ 11-1-201(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(b)(ii)Provision

the creation, transfer, or use of an easement, unless the easement has a fair market value of more than 50% of the fair market value of the affected real property; or

the creation, transfer, or use of an easement, unless the easement has a fair market value of more than 50% of the fair market value of the affected real property; or
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§ 11-1-201(1)(b)(iii)Subsection 11-1-201(1)(b)(iii)Provision

A private entity is given the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of 10 years or less.

giving a private entity the right to use, possess, or occupy real property under a lease agreement with an initial term of 10 years or less.
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§ 11-1-201(2)Subsection 11-1-201(2)Provision

This subsection defines “governing body” for several local government entities.

"Governing body" means: for a municipality or a county, the legislative body; for an agency, the agency board; for a special district, special service district, local building authority, conservation district, or public infrastructure district, the board of trustees; for a housing authority, the board of commissioners; and for a school district, the school board.
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§ 11-1-201(2)(a)Subsection 11-1-201(2)(a)Provision

For a municipality or county, the legislative body is identified.

for a municipality or a county, the legislative body;
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§ 11-1-201(2)(b)Subsection 11-1-201(2)(b)Provision

For an agency, the governing body is the agency board.

for an agency, the agency board;
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§ 11-1-201(2)(c)Subsection 11-1-201(2)(c)Provision

For these listed district types, the board of trustees is the referenced body.

for a special district, special service district, local building authority, conservation district, or public infrastructure district, the board of trustees;
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§ 11-1-201(2)(d)Subsection 11-1-201(2)(d)Provision

for a housing authority, the board of commissioners; and

for a housing authority, the board of commissioners; and
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§ 11-1-201(2)(e)Subsection 11-1-201(2)(e)Provision

For a school district, the school board.

for a school district, the school board.
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§ 11-1-201(3)Subsection 11-1-201(3)Provision

Defines “local governmental entity” to include municipalities, counties, certain agencies, special districts, special service districts, local building authorities, conservation districts, housing authorities except one described in Section 35A-8-403, and school districts.

"Local governmental entity" means: a municipality; a county; an agency, as that term is defined in Section 17C-1-102 ; a special district created under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts; a special service district, local building authority, or conservation district created under Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; a housing authority, other than a housing authority described in Section 35A-8-403 ; and a school district.
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§ 11-1-201(3)(a)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(a)Provision

Refers to a municipality.

a municipality;
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§ 11-1-201(3)(b)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(b)Provision

Refers to a county.

a county;
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§ 11-1-201(3)(c)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(c)Provision

This phrase identifies “an agency” by reference to Section 17C-1-102.

an agency, as that term is defined in Section 17C-1-102 ;
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§ 11-1-201(3)(d)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(d)Provision

This provision refers to a special district created under Title 17B.

a special district created under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts;
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§ 11-1-201(3)(e)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(e)Provision

a special service district, local building authority, or conservation district created under Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities;

a special service district, local building authority, or conservation district created under Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities;
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§ 11-1-201(3)(f)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(f)Provision

This text identifies a housing authority, except one described in Section 35A-8-403.

a housing authority, other than a housing authority described in Section 35A-8-403 ; and
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§ 11-1-201(3)(g)Subsection 11-1-201(3)(g)Provision

a school district.

a school district.
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§ 11-1-201(4)Subsection 11-1-201(4)Provision

"Public property" means real property owned by a local governmental entity.

"Public property" means real property owned by a local governmental entity.
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§ 11-1-201(5)Subsection 11-1-201(5)Provision

“Real estate offering website” means a publicly accessible website that describes real property for sale.

"Real estate offering website" means any publicly accessible website that describes real property that is for sale.
Section 11-1-201(5)Verify source

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