Section 1. Counties Recognized as Legal Subdivisions -- Powers of Counties

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Counties Recognized as Legal Subdivisions -- Powers of Counties

The counties of the State of Utah are recognized as legal subdivisions of this State. The counties now existing shall continue until changed as provided by statute.

Summary: Amending state and local government provisions

Election Date: November 7, 2000

Votes For Ratification: 471064

Votes Against Ratification: 215243

Percent for Ratification: 69%

Percent Against Ratification: 31%

Notes: This amendment was voted on in conjunction with multiple other amendments based on SJR 5 & 8

Amendment Source: 2000 SJR 8 SJR 5

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/2000Gen.pdf

Existing Counties, Precincts, etc., Recognized

The several counties of the Territory of Utah, existing at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, are hereby recognized as legal subdivisions of this State, and the precincts, and school districts, now existing in said counties, as legal subdivisions thereof, and they shall so continue until changed by law in pursuance of this article.

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