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Utah Code § 9-8a-207, 2026

This section creates the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund and lets the office use it for restoring and preventing harm to public lands and cultural sites.

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United States — Utah
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Year 2026
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Enacted 2026
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Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund.

This section creates the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund and lets the office use it for restoring and preventing harm to public lands and cultural sites.

Section 9-8a-207

Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(a)(i)

criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ;

Section 9-8a-207(3)(a)(i)

Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)

The office may use the fund to restore or prevent harm to public lands and cultural sites.

Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)

Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(C)

regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites;

Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(C)

Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(b)

If repair, restoration, or remediation of the harm is possible, the office must prioritize money received from the offender for the purposes stated in Subsection (4)(a)(i).

Section 9-8a-207(4)(b)

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Provision 16Offence 5

Part 9-8a-2

part 9-8a-2 State Historic Preservation Office

§ 9-8a-207Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund.Offence

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This section creates the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund and lets the office use it for restoring and preventing harm to public lands and cultural sites.

Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund. As used in this section, "fund" means the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund created in Subsection (2) . There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund." The fund shall consist of: criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ; money appropriated by the Legislature; and interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money. Any portion of the fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account. The office may use the fund for the restoration of, and prevention of, harm to public lands and cultural sites, including: repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 , which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area; educating the public: of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites; providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment. If the harm caused by an offender's commission of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 may be repaired, restored, or remediated, the office shall prioritize the use of any money received from the offender as a result of the offense for the purposes described in Subsection (4)(a)(i) .
Section 9-8a-207Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(1)Subsection 9-8a-207(1)Provision

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“Fund” means the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund created in Subsection (2).

As used in this section, "fund" means the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund created in Subsection (2) .
Section 9-8a-207(1)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(2)Subsection 9-8a-207(2)Provision

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There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund."

There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund."
Section 9-8a-207(2)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)Provision

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The fund must consist of specified restitution, legislative appropriations, and earnings on fund money. Any part of the fund may be kept in an interest-bearing account.

The fund shall consist of: criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ; money appropriated by the Legislature; and interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money. Any portion of the fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account.
Section 9-8a-207(3)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)(a)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(a)Provision

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The fund consists of criminal restitution collected by the office for certain offenses, legislative appropriations, and income earned on fund money.

The fund shall consist of: criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ; money appropriated by the Legislature; and interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money.
Section 9-8a-207(3)(a)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)(a)(i)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(a)(i)Provision

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criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ;

criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 ;
Section 9-8a-207(3)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(a)(ii)Provision

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money appropriated by the Legislature; and

money appropriated by the Legislature; and
Section 9-8a-207(3)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)(a)(iii)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(a)(iii)Provision

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interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money.

interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money.
Section 9-8a-207(3)(a)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(3)(b)Subsection 9-8a-207(3)(b)Provision

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Any portion of the fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account.

Any portion of the fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account.
Section 9-8a-207(3)(b)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)Offence

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The office may use the fund for restoration, prevention, education, and related activities for public lands and cultural sites, and it must prioritize offender money for those purposes if the harm can be repaired, restored, or remediated.

The office may use the fund for the restoration of, and prevention of, harm to public lands and cultural sites, including: repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 , which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area; educating the public: of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites; providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment. If the harm caused by an offender's commission of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 may be repaired, restored, or remediated, the office shall prioritize the use of any money received from the offender as a result of the offense for the purposes described in Subsection (4)(a)(i) .
Section 9-8a-207(4)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)Offence

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The office may use the fund to restore or prevent harm to public lands and cultural sites.

The office may use the fund for the restoration of, and prevention of, harm to public lands and cultural sites, including: repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 , which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area; educating the public: of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites; providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment.
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(i)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(i)Provision

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repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 , which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area;

repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 , which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area;
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)Offence

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educating the public: of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and

educating the public: of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites;
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(A)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(A)Offence

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of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites;

of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites;
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(A)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(B)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(B)Provision

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how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and

how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(B)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(C)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(C)Provision

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regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites;

regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites;
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(ii)(C)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iii)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iii)Provision

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providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and

providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)Provision

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in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects;

in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment.
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(A)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(A)Provision

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operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and

operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(A)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(B)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(B)Provision

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acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment.

acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment.
Section 9-8a-207(4)(a)(iv)(B)Verify source
§ 9-8a-207(4)(b)Subsection 9-8a-207(4)(b)Provision

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If repair, restoration, or remediation of the harm is possible, the office must prioritize money received from the offender for the purposes stated in Subsection (4)(a)(i).

If the harm caused by an offender's commission of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 may be repaired, restored, or remediated, the office shall prioritize the use of any money received from the offender as a result of the offense for the purposes described in Subsection (4)(a)(i) .
Section 9-8a-207(4)(b)Verify source

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