# Utah Code § 73-3-4: "Received," "filed" defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_4

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-3-4
- **Heading:** "Received," "filed" defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-3 / § 73-3-4

## Text

Whenever in this title the word "received" is used with reference to any paper deposited in the office of the state engineer, it shall be deemed to mean the date when such paper was first deposited in the state engineer's office; and whenever the term "filed" is used, it shall be deemed to mean the date when such paper was acceptably completed in form and substance and filed in said office.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 73-3-1 § 73-3-1. Appropriation -- Manner of acquiring water rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-1.5 § 73-3-1.5. Capture and storage of precipitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-2 § 73-3-2. Application for right to use unappropriated public water -- Necessity -- Form -- Contents -- Validation of prior applications by state or United States or officer or agency thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-3 § 73-3-3. Changes to a water right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-3.5 § 73-3-3.5. Application for a change of point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use of water in a water company made by a shareholder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_3.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-4 § 73-3-4. "Received," "filed" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-5 § 73-3-5. Action by engineer on applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-5.5 § 73-3-5.5. Temporary applications to appropriate water -- Approval by engineer -- Expiration -- Proof of appropriation not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-5.6 § 73-3-5.6. Applications to appropriate or permanently change a small amount of water -- Proof of appropriation or change.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-6 § 73-3-6. Publication of notice of application -- Corrections or amendments of applications -- Confirmation -- Withdrawal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-7 § 73-3-7. Protests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_7.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-8 § 73-3-8. Approval or rejection of application -- Requirements for approval -- Application for specified period of time -- Filing of royalty contract for removal of salt or minerals -- Request for agency action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_8.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-10 § 73-3-10. Approval or rejection of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-3-11 § 73-3-11. Statement of financial ability of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_11.md)

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