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Forfeiture Procedures | |
Utah Uniform Forfeiture Procedures Act | |
Section 12 | Compensation for damaged property. |
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24-1-12. Compensation for damaged property. (1) If property seized for forfeiture is returned by operation of this chapter, an owner has a civil right of action against a seizing agency for any claim based upon the negligent destruction, loss, damage, or other injury to seized property while in the possession or custody of the agency. (2) As used in this section, "damage or other injury" does not include normal depreciation, deterioration, or ordinary wear and tear.
Amended by Chapter 296, 2004 General Session |
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