Criminal Conduct on Public Lands Amendments

Summary

The bill establishes the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund, run by the State Historic Preservation Office, to collect criminal restitution for graffiti, damage or destruction on state lands and for offenses involving antiquities. It expands the definition of graffiti to cover natural and archaeological features and raises penalties for altering or destroying antiquities. The changes are intended to improve preservation of Utah’s public lands and cultural resources.

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