§ 73-29-206. Effect of chapter on other uses and restrictions -- Required acts.  


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  • (1) Nothing in this chapter affects the right of the public to use public water for public recreational access, including the touching of the bed beneath the public water if:
    (a) the bed beneath the public water is public property; or
    (b) the bed beneath the public water is private property to which access is not restricted.
    (2) A person using a public water for public recreational access is subject to any other restriction lawfully placed on the use of the public water by a governmental entity with authority to restrict the use of the public water.
    (3) Nothing in this chapter limits or enlarges any right granted by express easement.
    (4) When leaving a public access area, a person shall remove any refuse or tangible personal property the person brought into the public access area.
Enacted by Chapter 410, 2010 General Session