Utah Code § 72-10-117

Aircraft landing permits -- Eligible aircraft -- Special licenses -- Rules -- Proof of
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(1)
(a) The county executive of any county may issue a permit authorizing an aircraft to land on or
take off from designated county roads.
(b) The county executive of any county may issue a permit to an aircraft operated:
(i) as an air ambulance;
(ii) as a pesticide applicator; or
(iii) by or under contract with a public utility and used in connection with inspection,
maintenance, installation, operation, construction, or repair of property owned or operated
by the public utility.
(2) The county executive of any county may issue a permit under this section to other aircraft under
rules made by the department.
(3)
(a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department
shall make rules for issuing a special license to:
(i) an aircraft permitted by a county executive to land on a county road; and
(ii) a pilot permitted to operate an aircraft licensed under this subsection from a county road.
(b) The rules made under this subsection shall include provisions for the safety of the flying and
motoring public.
(4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department
shall make rules for the landing and taking off of aircraft to which permits have been issued
under this section, which may include annual reports of activities of the aircraft.
(5) Before obtaining a permit or license under this section, the applicant shall file with the county
executive and the department proof of public liability insurance coverage that meets the
requirements described in Section 31A-22-1300.
(6) In addition to the insurance required under this section, either the county executive or the
department may require the posting of a bond to indemnify the county or department against
liability resulting from issuing the permit or license under this section.

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