40-1-1 - Lode claims -- Size and shape -- Discovery necessary. - Utah Statutes

40-1-1. Lode claims -- Size and shape -- Discovery necessary.
A lode mining claim, whether located by one or more persons, may equal, but shall notexceed, 1,500 feet in length along the vein or lode and may extend 300 feet on each side of themiddle of the vein at the surface, except where adverse rights render a lesser width necessary.The end lines of each claim must be parallel. No location of a mining claim shall be made untilthe discovery of the vein or lode within the limits of the claim located.

No Change Since 1953