Dumping litter, trash or debris on any public or private land without the owner's permission is illegal littering under Utah Code 76-9-1802, a class C misdemeanor carrying a minimum $100 fine per violation and possible court-ordered cleanup.
Utah's litter law applies statewide across Davis County. Utah Code 76-9-1802 defines litter broadly (bottles, cans, trash, garbage, paper and more) and prohibits dropping, throwing, depositing or discarding it in a park, recreation area, or other public or private land or waterway without the owner's permission. Violations are a class C misdemeanor with a minimum $100 fine for each offense, and courts may order at least four hours of litter cleanup. Cities and the county may adopt local ordinances to enforce this. Bulky or hazardous waste should instead go to the Wasatch District landfill in Layton.
Class C misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $100 per violation; courts may also require at least four hours cleaning up the litter caused plus other designated areas.
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