# Utah Code § 63G-7-302: Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_302

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 63G-7-302
- **Heading:** Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-7 / § 63G-7-302

## Text

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), in an action brought under Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 22, for the recovery of compensation from the governmental entity when the governmental entity has taken or damaged private property for public uses without just compensation, compensation and damages shall be assessed according to Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 5, Eminent Domain. (2) In an action brought under Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 22, for the recovery of compensation for the interruption of water use in the case of a temporary water shortage emergency that results in the taking or damage of property for public uses without just compensation, compensation and damages shall be assessed in accordance with Title 73, Chapter 3d, Water Preferences During Emergencies.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 63G-7-101 § 63G-7-101. Title -- Scope of waivers and retentions of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-102 § 63G-7-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-201 § 63G-7-201. Immunity of governmental entities and employees from suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-202 § 63G-7-202. Act provisions not construed as admission or denial of liability -- Effect of waiver of immunity -- Exclusive remedy -- Joinder of employee -- Limitations on personal liability -- Public duty does not create specific duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-203 § 63G-7-203. Exemptions for certain actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-301 § 63G-7-301. Waivers of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-302 § 63G-7-302. Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-401 § 63G-7-401. When a claim arises -- Notice of claim requirements -- Governmental entity statement -- Limits on challenging notice of claim or summons and complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-402 § 63G-7-402. Time for filing notice of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-403 § 63G-7-403. Notifying of the receipt of a notice of claim -- Action in district court -- Time for commencing action -- Commencing action after time limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_403.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-501 § 63G-7-501. Actions brought under this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_501.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-502 § 63G-7-502. Venue of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_502.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-601 § 63G-7-601. Actions governed by Utah Rules of Civil Procedure -- Undertaking required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_601.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-602 § 63G-7-602. Compromise and settlement of claims by political subdivision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_602.md)

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