Gaming Law in Utah
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 78B › Chapter 4 — Limitations on Liability › Part 2 — Limitations on Liability for Equine and Livestock ActivitiesUT 78B § 78B-4-201
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 10 › Chapter 8 — Powers and Duties of MunicipalitiesUT 10 § 10-8-41
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 10 › Chapter 8 — Powers and Duties of MunicipalitiesUT 10 § 10-8-51
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 23A › Chapter 15 — Wolf And Grizzly Bear Management Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 23A § 23A-15-102
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 › Chapter 2 — PlaygroundsUT 11 § 11-2-2
- Title 11 › Chapter 3 — County and Municipal Fireworks ActUT 11 § 11-3-10
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Utah.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.