1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Golf course" means:

      1. (i) a privately owned golf course that is located, in whole or in part, within an unincorporated area of the county; or
      2. (ii) a golf course located, in whole or in part, within an unincorporated area of the county, that is owned by a county, municipality, or other governmental entity.
   2. (b) "Maintenance operations" means mowing, trimming, or related activities necessary for the routine upkeep of golf course grounds.
2. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), a county may not enact or enforce an ordinance that prohibits a golf course from conducting maintenance operations between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.
3. (3) A county may prohibit or restrict maintenance operations at a golf course at any time if the golf course is owned by the county.

Enacted by Chapter 125, 2026 General Session