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Utah Code § 78B-21-116 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-21 / § 78B-21-116
§ 78B-21-116. Use or transfer of receivership property not in ordinary course of business.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "good faith" means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing. (2) With court approval, a receiver may use receivership property other than in the ordinary course of business. (3) (a) With court approval, a receiver may transfer receivership property other than in the ordinary course of business by sale, lease, license, exchange, or other disposition. (b) Unless the agreement of sale provides otherwise, a sale under this section is: (i) free and clear of a lien of the person that obtained appointment of the receiver, any subordinate lien, and any right of redemption; and (ii) subject to a senior lien. (4) A lien on receivership property that is extinguished by a transfer under Subsection (3) attaches to the proceeds of the transfer with the same validity, perfection, and priority the lien had on the property immediately before the transfer, even if the proceeds are not sufficient to satisfy all obligations secured by the lien. (5) (a) A transfer under Subsection (3) may occur by means other than a public auction sale. (b) A creditor holding a valid lien on the property to be transferred may purchase the property and offset against the purchase price part or all of the allowed amount secured by the lien, if the creditor tenders funds sufficient to satisfy in full the reasonable expenses of transfer and the obligation secured by any senior lien extinguished by the transfer. (6) A reversal or modification of an order approving a transfer under Subsection (3) does not affect the validity of the transfer to a person that acquired the property in good faith or revive against the person any lien extinguished by the transfer, whether the person knew before the transfer of the request for reversal or modification, unless the court stayed the order before the transfer.
Utah Code § 70A-1a-301 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-1a / § 70A-1a-301
§ 70A-1a-301. Territorial applicability -- Parties' power to choose applicable law.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, when a transaction bears a reasonable relation to this state and also to another state or nation, the parties may agree that the law either of this state or of such other state or nation shall govern their rights and duties. Failing such agreement, this title applies to transactions bearing an appropriate relation to this state. (2) Where one of the following provisions of this title specifies the applicable law, that provision governs and a contrary agreement is effective only to the extent permitted by the law, including the conflict of laws rules, so specified: (a) rights of creditors against sold goods under Section 70A-2-402; (b) applicability of the chapter on leases under Sections 70A-2a-105 and 70A-2a-106; (c) applicability of the chapter on bank deposits and collections under Section 70A-4-102; (d) applicability of the chapter on funds transfers under Section 70A-4a-507; (e) applicability of the chapter on letters of credit under Section 70A-5-116; (f) applicability of the chapter on investment securities under Section 70A-8-109; (g) law governing perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of security interests and agricultural liens under Sections 70A-9a-301 through 70A-9a-307; or (h) Section 70A-12-107.
Utah Code § 26B-4-220 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-4 / § 26B-4-220
§ 26B-4-220. Enforcement -- Misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Title 4, Chapter 41a, Cannabis Production Establishments and Pharmacies, it is unlawful for a medical cannabis cardholder to sell or otherwise give to another medical cannabis cardholder cannabis in a medicinal dosage form, a cannabis product in a medicinal dosage form, a medical cannabis device, or any cannabis residue remaining in or from a medical cannabis device. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a medical cannabis cardholder who violates Subsection (1) is: (i) guilty of a class B misdemeanor; and (ii) subject to a $1,000 fine. (b) An individual is not guilty under Subsection (2)(a) if the individual: (i) (A) is a designated caregiver; and (B) gives the product described in Subsection (1) to the medical cannabis cardholder who designated the individual as a designated caregiver; or (ii) (A) is a medical cannabis guardian cardholder; and (B) gives the product described in Subsection (1) to the relevant provisional patient cardholder. (c) An individual who is guilty of a violation described in Subsection (2)(a) is not guilty of a violation of Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, for the conduct underlying the violation described in Subsection (2)(a).
Utah Code § 32B-2-504 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-2 / § 32B-2-504
§ 32B-2-504. Delivery of liquor to state store.
Status: in_force

(1) Liquor to be sold from a state store may be transported from a warehouse authorized by the department to the state store if transported by a person authorized by the department to transport the liquor to the state store, including a common carrier. (2) A person, while in or about a vehicle in which liquor is being transported, may not open, break, or allow to be opened or broken, a container containing liquor. (3) A person may not drink, use, or allow to be drunk or used, liquor while it is in transit under this section.
Utah Code § 78A-10a-504 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-10a / § 78A-10a-504
§ 78A-10a-504. Procedure -- Staff -- Rules -- Recusal.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) Four commissioners are a quorum. (2) The Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102 shall administer and staff the commission. (3) The commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice shall: (a) ensure that the commission follows the rules made by the Department of Criminal Justice under Section 75E-2-209; and (b) resolve any questions regarding the rules described in Subsection (3)(a). (4) A commissioner who is a licensed attorney may recuse oneself if there is a conflict of interest that makes the commissioner unable to serve.
Utah Code § 63B-11-101 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-11 / § 63B-11-101
§ 63B-11-101. State Bonding Commission authorized to issue general obligation bonds.
Status: in_force

The commission created under Section 63B-1-201 may issue and sell general obligation bonds of the state pledging the full faith, credit, and resources of the state for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds to provide funds to the division.
Utah Code § 63B-1-319 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-1 / § 63B-1-319
§ 63B-1-319. Legal, accounting, and auditing services.
Status: in_force

(1) The attorney general shall provide all legal services, and the state auditor shall provide all accounting and auditing services, required by the authority, without reimbursement from that authority. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to attorneys' or accountants' opinions required for the issuance of any obligations. (3) The authority may: (a) obtain accounting and auditing services in addition to those specified in Subsections (1) and (2) from outside accountants and auditors, with the consent of the state auditor; (b) obtain legal services in addition to those specified in Subsections (1) and (2) from outside attorneys, with the consent of the attorney general; and (c) include the costs of these services: (i) in the rentals and charges payable to it under leases or agreements between it and state bodies for the use of space in facilities; or (ii) as a cost payable from the proceeds of the sale of obligations for which those services were provided.
Utah Code § 63A-5b-407 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-5b / § 63A-5b-407
§ 63A-5b-407. State Agency Capital Development Fund -- Creation -- Process.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) There is created a capital projects fund known as the State Agency Capital Development Fund. (b) The State Agency Capital Development Fund and this section do not apply to an institution of higher education. (2) The State Agency Capital Development Fund is funded from the following sources: (a) one-time appropriations made to the State Agency Capital Development Fund by the Legislature; (b) ongoing appropriations made by the Legislature; or (c) revenue received from the sale, lease, or disposition of any state agency building or property associated with the implementation of the Statewide Master Plan for State Agencies as described in Subsection (7). (3) Subject to Subsection (4), and subject to appropriation by the Legislature, the division may use the money deposited into the State Agency Capital Development Fund for capital development projects, capital improvement projects, and to design, renovate, or construct facilities for state agencies. (4) (a) Before the division spends or commits money from the State Agency Capital Development Fund, in accordance with Sections 63A-5b-402, 63A-5b-405, and 63A-5b-501, the division shall present to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee: (i) a description of each project for which the division will spend the money; and (ii) the amount of money needed for each project. (b) Following a presentation described in Subsection (4)(a), the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee shall recommend to the Legislature appropriations of money from the State Agency Capital Development Fund to the division for approved projects in the division's plan. (c) In accordance with this section, the division is required to receive legislative approval through an appropriations act in order to expend money in the State Agency Capital Development Fund for a capital development project. (5) In the 2024 General Session of the Legislature, and each year thereafter, and in accordance with Sections 63A-5b-402, 63A-5b-405, and 63A-5b-501, the division shall present a five-year building plan to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee that describes the division's anticipated plan for designing, renovating, or building state agency facilities. (6) The division may not submit a request to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee for funding from the State Agency Capital Development Fund unless: (a) the project complies with the Statewide Master Plan for State Agencies; and (b) the division first obtains approval from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. (7) If a building is vacated by an agency and the agency moves to another building, proceeds from the sale or lease of the vacated building: (a) may not be used by the agency or otherwise absorbed into the agency's budget; and (b) shall be deposited into the State Agency Capital Development Fund described in this section.
Utah Code § 53H-6-202 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-6 / § 53H-6-202
§ 53H-6-202. Use of a student athlete's name, image, or likeness in intercollegiate athletics programs -- Contracts -- Exceptions -- Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) An institution may, except as provided in Subsection (2), compensate a student athlete directly for use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness. (2) An institution may not compensate a student athlete or prospective student athlete for use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness through: (a) funds the Legislature appropriates; or (b) a fee a student attending an institution pays to the institution. (3) (a) A student athlete may not enter into a student athlete agreement that contains a prohibited endorsement provision. (b) A student athlete agreement or any communication, or other material related to a student athlete agreement, including those created before May 1, 2024, is not subject to Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act. (4) A student athlete attending an institution is not an employee of the institution through: (a) the student athlete's participation in an athletic program the institution offers; or (b) the institution compensating the student athlete for use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness. (5) The board shall: (a) beginning fiscal year 2028 and every five years thereafter, conduct an audit of each institution that evaluates: (i) money an institution expends to directly compensate a student athlete for the use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; and (ii) the implementation and use of payments by an institution to a student athlete for a student athlete's name, image, or likeness; and (b) prepare and submit a written report for the audit described in Subsection (5)(a) to the Education Interim Committee and the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. (6) An athletic entity may not: (a) prevent a student athlete of an institution from fully participating in intercollegiate athletics because the student athlete: (i) earns compensation through the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; or (ii) obtains professional representation from an athlete agent or attorney; (b) prevent an institution from becoming a member of an athletic entity or from participating in intercollegiate athletics that an athletic entity sponsors because a student athlete of an institution or college participating in intercollegiate athletics: (i) earns compensation from the use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; or (ii) obtains professional representation from an athlete agent or attorney; or (c) prevent an institution, institutional marketing associate, or third-party entity from creating and supporting opportunities for a student athlete to earn compensation for use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness.
Utah Code § 53E-6-802 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-6 / § 53E-6-802
§ 53E-6-802. Appointment of hearing officer -- Hearing process.
Status: in_force

(1) If a mediator appointed under Section 53E-6-801 is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within 15 working days after his appointment, either party to the mediation may by written notification to the other party and to the state superintendent request that their dispute be submitted to a hearing officer who shall make findings of fact and recommend terms of settlement. (2) Within five working days after receipt of the request, the state superintendent shall appoint a hearing officer who is mutually acceptable to the local school board and the professional organization representing a majority of the certificated employees. (3) The hearing officer may not, without consent of both parties, be the same person who served as mediator. (4) The hearing officer shall meet with the parties, either jointly or separately, may make inquiries and investigations, and may issue subpoenas for the production of persons or documents relevant to all issues in dispute. (5) The state board and departments, divisions, authorities, bureaus, agencies, and officers of the state, local school boards, and the professional organization shall furnish the hearing officer, on request, all relevant records, documents, and information in their possession. (6) If the final positions of the parties are not resolved before the hearing ends, the hearing officer shall prepare a written report containing the agreements of the parties with respect to all resolved negotiated contract issues and the positions that the hearing officer considers appropriate on all unresolved final positions of the parties. (7) The hearing officer shall submit the report to the parties privately within 10 working days after the conclusion of the hearing or within the date established for the submission of posthearing briefs, but not later than 20 working days after the hearing officer's appointment. (8) Either the hearing officer, the professional organization, or the local school board may make the report public if the dispute is not settled within 10 working days after its receipt from the hearing officer. (9) (a) The state superintendent may determine the majority status of any professional organization which requests assistance under this section. (b) The decision of the state superintendent is final unless it is clearly inconsistent with the evidence.
Utah Code § 26A-1-120 — Utah Code / Title 26A / Chapter 26A-1 / § 26A-1-120
§ 26A-1-120. County attorney or district attorney to represent and advise department, board, officers, and employees.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the county attorney of the county in which the headquarters of the local health department is located shall serve as legal advisor to the local health department in all civil matters involving the local health department. (2) The county attorney of the county where a civil claim arises shall bring any action requested by a local health department to abate a condition that exists in violation of, or to restrain or enjoin any action which is in violation of the public health laws and rules of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Environmental Quality, the standards, regulations, orders, and notices, of a local health department, and other laws, ordinances, and rules pertaining to health and sanitary matters. (3) (a) The district attorney or county attorney having criminal jurisdiction shall prosecute criminal violations of the public health laws and rules of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Environmental Quality, the standards, regulations, orders, and notices, of a local health department, and other laws and rules pertaining to health and sanitary matters. (b) Violations of local ordinances relating to public health matters shall be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney of the jurisdiction enacting the ordinance. (4) The county attorney of a county where an action arises shall, if requested by the county attorney designated in Subsection (1): (a) act as legal adviser to the local health department and the board with respect to the action; and (b) defend all actions and proceedings brought in that county against the local health department, the board, or the officers and employees of the local health department.
Utah Code § 75B-2-202 — Utah Code / Title 75B / Chapter 75B-2 / § 75B-2-202
§ 75B-2-202. Effect of administration in this state -- Consent to jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(1) The trustee submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust if the trustee acts as trustee of a trust administered in this state. (2) (a) To the extent of the beneficial interests in a trust administered in this state, the beneficiaries of the trust are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust. (b) By accepting a distribution from such a trust, the recipient submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust. (3) By accepting the delegation of a trust function from the trustee of a trust administered in this state, the agent submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust. (4) Unless otherwise designated in the trust instrument, a trust is administered in this state if it meets the requirements of Subsection 75B-2-107(4).
Utah Code § 53C-2-410 — Utah Code / Title 53C / Chapter 53C-2 / § 53C-2-410
§ 53C-2-410. Shut-in gas wells.
Status: in_force

(1) Under a mineral lease for oil and gas, gas is considered to be produced in paying quantities from a shut-in gas well if the shut-in gas well is capable of producing gas in paying quantities, but the gas cannot be marketed at a reasonable price due to existing marketing or transportation conditions. (2) (a) The director shall make rules establishing: (i) a minimum rental or minimum royalty for a shut-in gas well that is considered to be producing gas in paying quantities; and (ii) the basis upon which the minimum rental or minimum royalty shall be paid. (b) The minimum rental or minimum royalty may not be less than twice the annual lease rental.
Utah Code § 63G-6a-120 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-6a / § 63G-6a-120
§ 63G-6a-120. Rejecting a solicitation response.
Status: in_force

(1) A procurement unit may reject a solicitation response if: (a) the solicitation response: (i) is not responsive; (ii) violates a requirement of the solicitation; or (iii) is not submitted before the deadline specified in the solicitation; (b) the vendor who submitted the solicitation response: (i) is not responsible; (ii) is in violation of a provision of this chapter; (iii) has had a previous contract with the procurement unit canceled; (iv) has engaged in unethical conduct; (v) is subject to an outstanding tax lien; or (vi) fails to sign a contract awarded as a result of the solicitation response within: (A) 90 days after the contract award, if the solicitation does not specify a deadline for the signing of the contract; or (B) the time specified in the solicitation, if the solicitation specifies a deadline for the signing of the contract; or (c) after the vendor submits a solicitation response there is a change in the vendor's circumstances that, if known at the time the solicitation response was submitted, would have caused the procurement unit to reject the solicitation response. (2) A procurement unit that rejects a solicitation response under Subsection (1) shall provide the vendor who submitted the rejected solicitation response a written statement of the reasons for the rejection.
Utah Code § 31A-6b-301 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-6b / § 31A-6b-301
§ 31A-6b-301. General requirements for a guaranteed asset protection waiver.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not issue, market, sell, offer to sell, or otherwise provide a guaranteed asset protection waiver except in compliance with this chapter. (2) If a creditor assigns, sells, or transfers a finance agreement, a guaranteed asset protection waiver remains a part of the finance agreement. (3) (a) If a borrower finances or otherwise pays the charge for a guaranteed asset protection waiver, the creditor is liable to the borrower for a benefit due under the guaranteed asset protection waiver regardless of whether the retail seller, administrator, or other person who receives the payment from the borrower remits the charge. (b) This Subsection (3) may not be construed to prejudice any claim a creditor may have against a retail seller, administrator, or other person who receives a payment from a borrower but fails to remit the payment. (4) A creditor may require that a guaranteed asset protection waiver that the creditor issues be sold for: (a) a single payment; or (b) periodic payments. (5) The following may not be conditioned on a borrower purchasing a guaranteed asset protection waiver: (a) the extension of credit; (b) a term of credit; or (c) a term of the related vehicle sale or lease.
Utah Code § 31A-41-304 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-41 / § 31A-41-304
§ 31A-41-304. Insufficient funds to satisfy judgment.
Status: in_force

If the money in the fund is insufficient to satisfy a claim ordered to be paid under Section 31A-41-303, when sufficient money is in the fund, the department shall pay a person with an unpaid claim: (1) in the order that petitions related to unpaid claims are originally served on the department; and (2) an amount equal to the sum of: (a) the unpaid claim; and (b) interest on the unpaid claim at a rate of 5% per annum from the date the court orders payment from the fund until the day on which the claim is paid.