# Utah Code § 72-9-104: Motor carriers to operate under chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_104

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 72-9-104
- **Heading:** Motor carriers to operate under chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-104

## Text

A motor carrier may not operate any commercial vehicle for the transportation of persons or property on any public highway in this state except in accordance with this chapter, and rules and orders of the department.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 72-9-101 § 72-9-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-102 § 72-9-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-103 § 72-9-103. Rulemaking -- Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers -- Adjudicative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-104 § 72-9-104. Motor carriers to operate under chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-105 § 72-9-105. Information lettered on vehicle -- Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-106 § 72-9-106. Exemption for public utilities from regulations establishing hours of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-107 § 72-9-107. Medical exemptions for farm vehicle operators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-201 § 72-9-201. Motor Carrier Advisory Board created -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses -- Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-301 § 72-9-301. Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-302 § 72-9-302. Interstate agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-303 § 72-9-303. Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-401 § 72-9-401. Liability of motor carriers for loss or damage to freight.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-402 § 72-9-402. Limitation of time for presenting claims and bringing suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-403 § 72-9-403. Contribution between connecting motor carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_403.md)

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