1. (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Utah Boating Grant Account."

2. (2) The Utah Boating Grant Account shall consist of:

   1. (a) revenue deposited into the Utah Boating Grant Account under Section 59-34-102 from the Boating Grant Tax on a vessel that is less than 31 feet in length and required to be registered with the state;
   2. (b) legislative appropriations;
   3. (c) contributions, grants, gifts, transfers, bequests, and donations specifically directed to the Utah Boating Grant Account; and
   4. (d) interest and earnings on the Utah Boating Grant Account.

3. (3) An entity eligible for a grant funded through the Utah Boating Grant Account is:

   1. (a) a water conservancy district;
   2. (b) a state agency;
   3. (c) a county; or
   4. (d) a municipality, as defined in Section 10-1-104.

4. (4) Subject to appropriation, money in the Utah Boating Grant Account may be used for:

   1. (a) construction, repair, and replacement of a publicly owned boating facility, including a boat ramp, courtesy dock, or parking lot;
   2. (b) resource protection of waterway shorelines to prevent or minimize erosion created by vessel wave action;
   3. (c) drought access mitigation;
   4. (d) alternative access development for non-motorized vessels to decrease conflicts, congestion, and safety concerns on existing motorboat access ramps;
   5. (e) search and rescue equipment; and
   6. (f) the payment of the administrative costs of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in administering a grant under this section.
5. (5) The Division of Outdoor Recreation shall administer the grants under this section pursuant to rules made, after notifying the Outdoor Adventure Commission, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
6. (6) The Division of Outdoor Recreation shall consult with the advisory committee described in Section 73-18-3.5 before issuing a grant under this section.

Amended by Chapter 336, 2025 General Session