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H.B. 316
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill modifies the Criminal Code regarding the time limitation on prosecution of
11 environmental crimes.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This bill:
14 . requires that a prosecution for a violation of Title 19, Environmental Quality Code,
15 shall be commenced within four years after facts constituting the violation have
16 been reported in writing to a prosecutor having responsibility and jurisdiction to
17 prosecute the offense.
18 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
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20 Other Special Clauses:
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22 Utah Code Sections Affected:
23 ENACTS:
24 76-1-303.7, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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26 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
27 Section 1. Section 76-1-303.7 is enacted to read:
28 76-1-303.7. Time limitation for prosecution of environmental crimes.
29 A prosecution for a violation of Title 19, Environmental Quality Code, shall be
30 commenced within four years after facts constituting the violation have been reported in
31 writing to a prosecutor who has responsibility and jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.
Legislative Review Note
as of 2-3-09 4:54 PM