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House approves new trespass law for hunting and fishing; bill creates written‑permission rule and on‑the‑spot citation authority
Summary
House Bill 60, revising hunting and fishing trespass and posting rules, passed the Utah House 64–9 after floor debate. The bill tightens posting definitions, allows on‑the‑spot citations if hunters lack written permission, and assigns education duties to the Division of Wildlife Resources.
The Utah House passed House Bill 60 on Jan. 16 with a recorded tally of 64 votes in favor and 9 opposed, forwarding the measure to the Senate. The bill revises trespass and posting rules for hunting and fishing, creates an enforceable posting standard and makes written permission the required authorization for hunting on posted private property.
Sponsor Representative Melvin R. Brown described the bill as the result of a multi‑year study and collaboration among landowner and…
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