# Utah Code § 4-18-102: Findings and declarations -- Duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_102

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 4-18-102
- **Heading:** Findings and declarations -- Duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-18 / § 4-18-102

## Text

(1) In addition to the policy provided in Section 4-46-101, the Legislature finds and declares that: (a) the soil and water resources of this state constitute one of the state's basic assets; and (b) the preservation of soil and water resources requires planning and programs to ensure: (i) the development and use of soil and water resources; and (ii) soil and water resources' protection from the adverse effects of wind and water erosion, sediment, and sediment related pollutants. (2) The Legislature finds that local production of food is essential for: (a) the security of the state's food supply; and (b) the self-sufficiency of the state's citizens. (3) The Legislature finds that sustainable agriculture is critical to: (a) the success of rural communities; (b) the historical culture of the state; (c) maintaining healthy farmland; (d) maintaining high water quality; (e) maintaining abundant wildlife; (f) high-quality recreation for citizens of the state; and (g) helping to stabilize the state economy. (4) The Legislature finds that livestock grazing on public lands is important for the proper management, maintenance, and health of public lands in the state. (5) The Legislature encourages each agricultural producer in the state to operate in a reasonable and responsible manner to maintain the integrity of soil, water, and air. (6) The Legislature finds that soil health is essential to protecting the state's soil and water resources, bolstering the state's food supply, and sustaining the state's agricultural industry.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 4-18-102 § 4-18-102. Findings and declarations -- Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-103 § 4-18-103. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_103.md)
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- [Utah Code § 4-18-105 § 4-18-105. Conservation Commission -- Functions and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-106 § 4-18-106. Agriculture Resource Development Fund -- Contents -- Use of fund money -- Advisory board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-108 § 4-18-108. Grants for environmental improvement projects -- Criteria for award -- Duties of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-201 § 4-18-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-202 § 4-18-202. Salinity Offset Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-302 § 4-18-302. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-303 § 4-18-303. Creates Utah Soil Health Program -- Program and purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-304 § 4-18-304. Program development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_304.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-305 § 4-18-305. Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_305.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-306 § 4-18-306. Soil Health Advisory Committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_306.md)
- [Utah Code § 4-18-307 § 4-18-307. Producer and landowner information - confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T4_S4_18_307.md)

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