nuisance

2020 Bills

HB 202: Decriminalizing Local Ordinances

This bill stops the criminalization of ordinance violations that aren't harming anyone.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 27th Jan 2020

Local governments should rethink criminal ordinances

Local governments across Utah often rely on a Class B misdemeanor for nuisance penaltys—even when no actual harm is done.

Molly Davis
| 27th Aug 2019

2019 Bills

SB 107: Keeping the Peace Without Restricting Rights

This bill restricts government from charging individuals for onerous property violations that don't actually bother neighbors.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 29th Jan 2019

Op-Eds

Animal Ownership Causing Some Pet Peeves

By focusing on nuisance and safety, those with their own private property can be afforded the chance to enjoy their animals, so long as proper guidelines regarding placement and fencing are followed.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 1st Oct 2018

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