# Dark Sky Law: Utah

Utah has no statewide outdoor lighting or dark-sky statute; the legislature has passed only non-binding resolutions (e.g., SCR001 in 2003, SCR002 in 2018) encouraging dark-sky awareness. Binding rules exist only at the local level.

**Status:** no-statewide-law (checked 2026-09-23)
Utah has no statewide outdoor lighting or dark-sky statute; the legislature has passed only non-binding resolutions (e.g., SCR001 in 2003, SCR002 in 2018) encouraging dark-sky awareness. Binding rules exist only at the local level.

## Municipal codes
- [Emigration Canyon Metro Township](https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/847297.pdf): Township has a dedicated Dark Sky Ordinance restricting fixture type, shielding, and brightness.

## Sources
- https://le.utah.gov/~2003/bills/sbillint/SCR001.pdf
- https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/sbillenr/SCR002.htm
- https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/847297.pdf

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