Section 501 – Short title.

9-8-501. Short title. This part shall be known as the “Historical Preservation Act.” Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 241, 1992 General Session

Section 502 – Legislative finding.

9-8-502. Legislative finding. The Legislature finds and declares that preservation and restoration of historically significant real property and structures as identified by the State Register of Historic Sites are in the public interest of the people of the state of Utah and should be promoted by the laws of this state. Renumbered and Amended by […]

Section 503 – Preservation easement.

9-8-503. Preservation easement. Any owner of a fee simple interest in real property may convey, and any other party entitled to own real property interests may accept, a preservation easement pertaining to the real property if the real property possesses historical value that will be enhanced or preserved by the terms of the easement regarding […]

Section 504 – Preservation easement — Subject to other laws.

9-8-504. Preservation easement — Subject to other laws. Except as provided in this part, preservation easements are subject to the other laws of this state governing easements, generally. Any preservation easement may, with respect to the burdened land, entitle its owner to take certain action, to require certain action to be taken by the owner […]

Section 505 – Rule Against Perpetuities and Rule Restricting Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation not applicable.

9-8-505. Rule Against Perpetuities and Rule Restricting Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation not applicable. The rule of property known as the Rule Against Perpetuities and the rule of property known as the Rule Restricting Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation may not be applied to defeat any of the provisions of this part or of any deed, lease, […]

Section 506 – Charitable contribution for tax purposes.

9-8-506. Charitable contribution for tax purposes. Any conveyance of a preservation easement may be deemed a charitable contribution for tax purposes in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to charitable contributions of interests in real property. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 241, 1992 General Session