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Utah Code § 78A-10a-403 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-10a / § 78A-10a-403
§ 78A-10a-403. Membership -- Vacancies -- Removal.
Status: in_force

(1) A district and juvenile court nominating commission shall consist of seven commissioners, each appointed by the governor to serve a four-year term. (2) A commissioner shall: (a) be a United States citizen; (b) be a resident of Utah; (c) be a resident of the geographical division to be served by the commission to which the commissioner is appointed; and (d) serve until the commissioner's successor is appointed. (3) The governor may not appoint: (a) a commissioner to successive terms; and (b) a member of the Legislature to serve as a commissioner. (4) In determining whether to appoint an individual to serve as a commissioner, the governor shall consider whether the individual's appointment would ensure that the commission selects applicants without any regard to partisan political consideration. (5) The governor shall appoint the chair of each commission from among the membership of the commission. (6) The governor shall fill any vacancy on the commission caused by the expiration of a commissioner's term. (7) (a) If a commissioner is disqualified, removed, or is otherwise unable to serve, the governor shall appoint a replacement commissioner to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. (b) A replacement commissioner appointed under Subsection (7)(a) may not be reappointed upon expiration of the term of service. (8) The governor may remove a commissioner from the commission at any time with or without cause.
Utah Code § 31A-22-514 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-22 / § 31A-22-514
§ 31A-22-514. Incontestability.
Status: in_force

(1) A group life insurance policy shall contain a provision that the validity of the policy may not be contested, except for nonpayment of premiums, after the policy has been in force for two years from its date of issue. (2) The provision described in Subsection (1) shall state that no statement made by a person insured under the policy relating to the person's insurability may be used: (a) in contesting the validity of the insurance with respect to which the statement was made after the insurance has been in force, prior to the contest, for a period of two years during the person's lifetime; or (b) unless the statement is in writing and signed by the person. (3) Nothing in this section precludes the assertion of defenses based upon provisions in the policy which relate to eligibility for coverage.
Utah Code § 35A-16-602 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-16 / § 35A-16-602
§ 35A-16-602. COVID-19 Homeless Housing and Services Grant Program.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) There is established the COVID-19 Homeless Housing and Services Grant Program, a competitive grant program administered by the office and funded in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 802. (2) The office shall distribute money to fund one or more projects that: (a) include affordable housing units for households: (i) whose income is no more than 30% of the area median income for households of the same size in the county or municipality where the project is located; (ii) at rental rates no greater than 30% of the income described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) for a household of: (A) one person if the unit is an efficiency unit; (B) two people if the unit is a one-bedroom unit; (C) four people if the unit is a two-bedroom unit; (D) five people if the unit is a three-bedroom unit; (E) six people if the unit is a four-bedroom unit; or (F) eight people if the unit is a five-bedroom or larger unit; and (iii) that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 802; and (b) have been approved by the board. (3) The office shall: (a) administer the grant program, including: (i) reviewing grant applications and making recommendations to the board; and (ii) distributing grant money to approved grant recipients; and (b) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to administer the program, including: (i) grant application requirements; (ii) procedures to approve a grant; and (iii) procedures for distributing money to grant recipients. (4) Except as provided in Subsection (5), when reviewing an application for approval, the board shall consider: (a) an applicant's rental income plan; (b) proposed case management and service plans for households; (c) any matching funds proposed by an applicant; (d) proposed restrictions, including deed restrictions, and the duration of restrictions on housing units to facilitate long-term assistance to households; (e) whether use of funds for the proposed project complies with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 802; and (f) any other considerations as adopted by the board. (5) A licensed residential, vocational and life skills program, as defined in Section 13-53-102, is exempt from the requirements described in Subsections (4)(a), (b), and (f). (6) A grant award under this section shall comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 802.
Utah Code § 35A-3-502 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-3 / § 35A-3-502
§ 35A-3-502. Definitions of social capital.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this part, "social capital" means the value provided to the state by a civic organization, including values, cooperation, strength to families and neighborhoods, and ensuring livable communities and nurturing environments. (2) Social capital links society together by: (a) creating opportunities for service and giving; (b) facilitating trust and cooperation; and (c) enhancing investments in physical and human capital.
Utah Code § 34A-3-102 — Utah Code / Title 34A / Chapter 34A-3 / § 34A-3-102
§ 34A-3-102. Chapter to be administered by commission -- Exclusive remedy.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall administer this chapter through the division, the Division of Adjudication, and the Appeals Board in accordance with Section 34A-2-112. (2) Subject to the limitations provided in this chapter and, unless otherwise noted, all provisions of Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act, are incorporated into this chapter and shall be applied to occupational disease claims. (3) The right to recover compensation under this chapter for diseases or injuries to health sustained by a Utah employee is the exclusive remedy as outlined in Section 34A-2-105.
Utah Code § 31A-27-504 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-27 / § 31A-27-504
§ 31A-27-504. Conduct of hearings.
Status: in_force

(1) The commissioner shall hold a hearing conducted under Section 31A-27-503 privately unless the insurer requests a public hearing. (2) All records of the insurer, other documents, and all department files and papers, so far as they pertain to or are a part of the record of a hearing conducted under Section 31A-27-503, shall be kept confidential: (a) except as is necessary to obtain compliance with a hearing conducted under Section 31A-27-503; or (b) unless the insurer requests that the matter be made public. (3) Any person having possession or custody of and refusing to deliver any of the records of an insurer against which an order is issued by the commissioner is in accordance with a hearing conducted under Section 31A-27-503 subject to Section 31A-2-308.
Utah Code § 53F-2-701 — Utah Code / Title 53F / Chapter 53F-2 / § 53F-2-701
§ 53F-2-701. Definitions.
Status: in_force

The terms defined in Section 53G-5-102 apply to this part.
Utah Code § 63N-3-1102 — Utah Code / Title 63N / Chapter 63N-3 / § 63N-3-1102
§ 63N-3-1102. Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program -- Creation -- Purpose -- Requirements -- Rulemaking -- Report.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) There is created the Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program to be administered by the office. (b) The purpose of the program is to award grants to existing Utah businesses to establish, relocate, retain, or develop manufacturing industry in the state and lessen dependence on manufacturing overseas. (2) (a) An entity that submits a proposal for a grant to the office shall include details in the proposal regarding: (i) the entity's plan to use the grant to fulfill the purpose described in Subsection (1)(b); (ii) any plan to use funding sources in addition to a grant for the proposal; and (iii) any existing or planned partnerships between the entity and another individual or entity to implement the proposal. (b) In evaluating a proposal for a grant, the office shall consider: (i) the likelihood the proposal will accomplish the purpose described in Subsection (1)(b); (ii) the extent to which any additional funding sources or existing or planned partnerships will benefit the proposal; and (iii) the viability and sustainability of the proposal. (c) In determining a grant award, the office: (i) may consult with the GOED board; and (ii) may prioritize a targeted industry or an entity with fewer than 250 employees. (3) Before receiving the grant, a grant recipient shall enter into a written agreement with the office that specifies: (a) the grant amount; (b) the time period and structure for distribution of the grant, including any terms and conditions the recipient is required to meet to receive a distribution; and (c) the expenses for which the recipient may use the grant, including: (i) acquisition of manufacturing equipment; (ii) production, design, or engineering costs; (iii) specialized employee training; (iv) technology upgrades; or (v) provision of a grant to another individual or entity for the expenses described in Subsections (3)(c)(i) through (iv) or to otherwise fulfill the recipient's proposal. (4) Subject to Subsection (2), the office may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to establish: (a) the form and process for submitting a proposal to the office for a grant; (b) the entities that are eligible to apply for a grant; (c) the method and formula for determining a grant amount; and (d) the reporting requirements for a grant recipient. (5) On or before October 1 of each year, the office shall provide a written report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee regarding: (a) each grant awarded; and (b) the economic impact of each grant.
Utah Code § 78B-11-131 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-11 / § 78B-11-131
§ 78B-11-131. Effect of chapter on prior agreements or proceedings.
Status: in_force

This act does not affect an action or proceeding commenced or right accrued before this chapter takes effect. Subject to Section 78B-11-104 of this chapter, an arbitration agreement made before May 6, 2002 shall be governed by the arbitration act in force on the date the agreement was signed.
Utah Code § 31A-27a-803 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-27a / § 31A-27a-803
§ 31A-27a-803. Reopening liquidation.
Status: in_force

(1) After a liquidation proceeding is terminated and the liquidator discharged, the commissioner may at any time petition the court that was the receivership court to reopen the proceedings for good cause, including the discovery of additional property. (2) If the court is satisfied that there is justification for reopening the proceedings, the court shall order the proceedings reopened.
Utah Code § 53E-3-1315 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-3 / § 53E-3-1315
§ 53E-3-1315. Ethics training course.
Status: in_force

(1) The board, in consultation with the attorney general's office, shall develop and maintain an ethics training course for board members. (2) The ethics training course shall include training materials and exercises that are available on the internet to board members and to the public. (3) The ethics training course shall be designed to assist board members in understanding and complying with current ethical requirements under state law, board rules, and federal law. (4) The ethics training course shall include provisions for verifying when a board member has successfully completed key training exercises. (5) A board member shall successfully complete the key training exercises of the ethics training course once each year.
Utah Code § 63L-10-101 — Utah Code / Title 63L / Chapter 63L-10 / § 63L-10-101
§ 63L-10-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as "Statewide Resource Management Plan."
Utah Code § 78A-2-232 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-232
§ 78A-2-232. Child abuse and domestic abuse education and training for judges, court commissioners, and court personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Advocacy services provider" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-38-403. (b) "Child custody proceeding" means a civil proceeding between the parents of a child that involves the care or custody of the child including proceedings involving: (i) divorce; (ii) separation; (iii) parent-time; (iv) paternity; (v) child support; (vi) legal or physical custody of a child; or (vii) a civil protective order as that term is defined in Section 78B-7-102. (2) The state court administrator described in Section 78A-2-105 shall develop or recommend a proposed training and education program that: (a) shall be designed to improve the ability of the courts to: (i) recognize domestic violence and child abuse in child custody proceedings; and (ii) make appropriate custody decisions that prioritize a child's physical and psychological safety and well-being; (b) shall focus solely on domestic and sexual violence and child abuse, including: (i) child sexual abuse; (ii) physical abuse; (iii) emotional abuse; (iv) coercive control; (v) implicit and explicit bias, including biases relating to parents with disabilities; (vi) trauma; (vii) long-term and short-term impacts of domestic violence and child abuse on children; and (viii) victim and perpetrator behavior patterns and relationship dynamics within the cycle of violence; (c) shall be based on evidence-based and peer-reviewed research by recognized experts in the types of abuse described in Subsection (2)(b); (d) shall require training to be provided by a professional with substantial experience in assisting survivors of domestic violence or child abuse, including an advocacy services provider; (e) may include input from a survivor of domestic violence or child physical or sexual abuse; and (f) may incorporate curriculum, best practices, or other materials developed for or used in similar training and education programs. (3) (a) The state court administrator shall present the proposed or recommended training and education program to the Judiciary Interim Committee on or before the committee's September 2024 interim meeting. (b) The presentation described in Subsection (3)(a) shall include: (i) recommendations for the specific personnel positions that will be required to participate in the program; (ii) recommended performance metrics for the program and how those metrics may be tracked; (iii) an estimate of the costs to implement the program; and (iv) an identification of potential grant sources, if any, that may be available to fund the program in whole or in part.
Utah Code § 53E-6-506 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-6 / § 53E-6-506
§ 53E-6-506. UPPAC duties and procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) The state board may direct UPPAC to review a complaint about an educator and recommend that the state board: (a) dismiss the complaint; or (b) investigate the complaint in accordance with this section. (2) (a) The state board may direct UPPAC to: (i) in accordance with this section, investigate a complaint's allegation or decision; or (ii) hold a hearing. (b) UPPAC may initiate a hearing as part of an investigation. (c) Upon completion of an investigation or hearing, UPPAC shall: (i) provide findings to the state board; and (ii) make a recommendation for state board action. (d) UPPAC may not make a recommendation described in Subsection (2)(c)(ii) to adversely affect an educator's license unless UPPAC gives the educator an opportunity for a hearing. (3) (a) The state board may: (i) select an independent investigator to conduct a UPPAC investigation with UPPAC oversight; or (ii) authorize UPPAC to select and oversee an independent investigator to conduct an investigation. (b) In conducting an investigation, UPPAC or an independent investigator shall conduct the investigation independent of and separate from a related criminal investigation. (c) In conducting an investigation, UPPAC or an independent investigator may: (i) in accordance with Section 53E-6-606, administer oaths and issue subpoenas; or (ii) receive evidence related to an alleged offense, including sealed or expunged records released to the state board under Section 77-40a-403. (d) If UPPAC finds that reasonable cause exists during an investigation, UPPAC may recommend that the state board initiate a background check on an educator as described in Section 53G-11-403. (e) UPPAC has a rebuttable presumption that an educator committed a sexual offense against a minor child if the educator voluntarily surrendered a license or certificate or allowed a license or certificate to lapse in the face of a charge of having committed a sexual offense against a minor child. (4) The state board may direct UPPAC to: (a) recommend to the state board procedures for: (i) receiving and processing complaints; (ii) investigating a complaint's allegation or decision; (iii) conducting hearings; or (iv) reporting findings and making recommendations to the state board for state board action; (b) recommend to the state board or a professional organization of educators: (i) standards of professional performance, competence, and ethical conduct for educators; or (ii) suggestions for improvement of the education profession; or (c) fulfill other duties the state board finds appropriate. (5) UPPAC may not participate as a party in a dispute relating to negotiations between: (a) a school district and the school district's educators; or (b) a charter school and the charter school's educators. (6) The state board shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish UPPAC duties and procedures, including a system to address UPPAC complaints in a timely and expedient manner.
Utah Code § 53F-9-201.1 — Utah Code / Title 53F / Chapter 53F-9 / § 53F-9-201.1
§ 53F-9-201.1. Appropriations to the Minimum School Program from the Uniform School Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Base budget" means the same as that term is defined in legislative rule. (b) "Enrollment growth and inflation estimates" means the cost estimates regarding enrollment growth and inflation described in Section 53F-2-208. (2) Except as provided in Subsection 53F-9-204(3), for a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2021, when preparing the Public Education Base Budget, the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst shall include appropriations to the Minimum School Program from the Uniform School Fund, and, subject to Subsection 53F-9-204(3), the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, in an amount that is greater than or equal to the sum of: (a) the ongoing Income Tax Fund and Uniform School Fund appropriations to the Minimum School Program in the current fiscal year; and (b) subject to Subsection 53F-9-204(3)(b), enrollment growth and inflation estimates. (3) The total annual amount deposited into the Uniform School Fund, including the deposits through the distributions described in Sections 59-7-532 and 59-10-544, for a given fiscal year may not exceed the amount appropriated from the Uniform School Fund for that fiscal year.
Utah Code § 63A-9-401.5 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-9 / § 63A-9-401.5
§ 63A-9-401.5. Vehicle fleet cost efficiency plans -- Requirements -- Contents -- Submission by agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall develop and coordinate the implementation of a statewide vehicle fleet cost efficiency plan to ensure continuing progress toward statewide overall cost reduction in government vehicle costs. The plan shall include: (a) goals for vehicle fleet cost efficiency; (b) a summary of agency submitted plans, statistics, and progress; (c) standard measures of cost including: (i) vehicle cost per mile; (ii) total vehicles; (iii) total fuel used; and (iv) miles per gallon of fuel; (d) goals for purchasing the most economically appropriate size and type of vehicle for the purposes and driving conditions for which the vehicle will be used; (e) cost reduction measures which may include: (i) reducing vehicle engine idle time; (ii) driving fewer miles; (iii) using car pools when possible; (iv) avoiding rush hour traffic; (v) reducing aggressive driving; (vi) providing proper preventative maintenance including properly inflated tires; and (vii) purchasing from state fuel sites and using the lowest octane fuel needed for the altitude; (f) reducing inventories of underutilized vehicles; and (g) education to inform drivers of their accountability on implementing cost reduction measures. (2) The division shall assist agencies to develop and implement their own plans in accordance with this part. (3) Each agency that owns or leases vehicles shall develop, implement, and submit to the division under Section 63A-9-402, a vehicle fleet cost efficiency plan for their agency in accordance with the provisions under Subsection (1). The plan shall include agency goals and statistics, and a report of agency progress.
Utah Code § 53H-9-307 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-9 / § 53H-9-307
§ 53H-9-307. Examination and certification of bonds by attorney general -- Recital of certification -- Incontestability of bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) The resolutions and proceedings authorizing the issuance and confirming sale of bonds under this part are submitted to the attorney general for examination. (2) When the resolutions and proceedings have been examined and the bonds certified as legal obligations by the attorney general, the bonds are incontestable in any court in the state unless suit is brought within 30 days from the date of the approval. (3) A bond authorized under this section shall contain a recital on the bond's face in substantially the following form: "This bond is one of a series of bonds which were certified as legal obligations by the attorney general of the state of Utah on ___." (4) Bonds authorized, issued, and sold under resolutions and proceedings approved by the attorney general are prima facie valid and binding obligations according to the bond's terms. (5) The only defense which may be offered in any suit instituted after the 30-day period has expired is forgery, fraud, or violation of the Utah Constitution.
Utah Code § 75A-5-802 — Utah Code / Title 75A / Chapter 75A-5 / § 75A-5-802
§ 75A-5-802. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).
Utah Code § 31A-1-101 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-1 / § 31A-1-101
§ 31A-1-101. Short title.
Status: in_force

This title is known as the "Insurance Code."