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Utah Code § 63N-23-707 — Utah Code / Title 63N / Chapter 63N-23 / § 63N-23-707
§ 63N-23-707. Applicability to an existing first home investment zone or community reinvestment project.
Status: in_force

If a parcel within a first home investment zone is included as an area that is part of a project area, as that term is defined in Section 17C-1-102, and created under Title 17C, Chapter 1, Agency Operations, that parcel may not be triggered for collection unless the project area funds collection period, as that term is defined in Section 17C-1-102, has expired.
Utah Code § 63B-8-115 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-8 / § 63B-8-115
§ 63B-8-115. Legal investment status.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter are legal investments for all state trust funds, insurance companies, banks, trust companies, and the State School Fund and may be used as collateral to secure legal obligations.
Utah Code § 53G-6-211 — Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-6 / § 53G-6-211
§ 53G-6-211. Proceedings arising from failure to attend public school.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) When a proceeding under Title 80, Chapter 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings, arises from a minor's failure to attend public school based upon the assertion of a constitutional or statutory right or duty, raised either by the minor, or by the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, the juvenile court shall hear the petition and resolve the issues associated with the asserted constitutional or statutory claims within 15 days after the day on which the petition is filed. (b) The parties may waive the time limitation described in this subsection. (2) Absent an emergency situation or other exigent circumstances, the juvenile court may not enter any order changing the educational status of the minor that existed at the time the petition was filed, until the hearing described in Subsection (1) is concluded. (3) A party proceeding under this section shall, insofar as it is possible, provide the juvenile court with factual stipulations and make all other efforts that are reasonably available to minimize the time required to hear the claims described in Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 63A-1-107 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-1 / § 63A-1-107
§ 63A-1-107. Administrative support to building ownership authority.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall provide administrative support and staff services to the State Building Ownership Authority.
Utah Code § 26B-1-243 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-1 / § 26B-1-243
§ 26B-1-243. Office of Families -- Definitions -- Director -- Purpose and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Director" means the director of the office appointed under Subsection (2). (b) "Office" means the Office of Families. (2) (a) The governor shall appoint a director of the office. (b) The director serves at the pleasure of the governor. (c) The governor shall establish the director's salary within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation. (3) The director is the administrative head of the office and shall serve as an advisor to the governor on family issues. (4) The office shall: (a) promote policies and develop initiatives which support the needs of families and children; (b) analyze the impact of laws, government policies, boards, commissions, rules and regulations, and policy proposals on families, parents, and children; (c) evaluate the impact of tax policies on families and children; and (d) advocate for policies that strengthen the ability to create and form families. (5) As necessary, the director may request staff and administrative support from the department. (6) The office may: (a) coordinate with other governmental entities in fulfilling the office's duties; and (b) as allowed by state and federal law, request data or information from other governmental entities that is relevant to the office's duties.
Utah Code § 78A-2-301.1 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-301.1
§ 78A-2-301.1. Civil fee for Business and Chancery Court.
Status: in_force

(1) A party shall pay a fee of $500 at the time that the party files: (a) a civil complaint or petition in the Business and Chancery Court; or (b) a motion to transfer an action from the district court to the Business and Chancery Court. (2) The fee described in Subsection (1) is in addition to any filing fee that a party must pay under Section 78A-2-301. (3) All fees collected under this section are paid to the General Fund.
Utah Code § 31A-4-114 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-4 / § 31A-4-114
§ 31A-4-114. Powers of a reciprocal insurer and interinsurance exchange.
Status: in_force

(1) Every reciprocal insurer or interinsurance exchange may: (a) purchase, receive, own, hold, and lease its property; (b) mortgage, pledge, or encumber its property by deed of trust or otherwise; and (c) manage and sell real property to fulfill its purposes, including: (i) making investments for the production of income; or (ii) transacting its business in a convenient manner. (2) The attorney-in-fact designated by the subscribers of the reciprocal or interinsurance exchange shall execute any contract, which includes deeds, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, purchase or sale agreements, or any other contract, in the name of the reciprocal insurer or interinsurance exchange.
Utah Code § 31A-23a-808 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-23a / § 31A-23a-808
§ 31A-23a-808. Examination authority.
Status: in_force

(1) A reinsurance intermediary shall be subject to examination by the commissioner. The commissioner shall have access to all books, bank accounts, and records of the reinsurance intermediary, which shall be kept in a form usable to the commissioner. (2) A reinsurance intermediary-manager may be examined as if it were the reinsurer.
Utah Code § 20A-3a-207 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-3a / § 20A-3a-207
§ 20A-3a-207. Spoiled ballots.
Status: in_force

(1) If any voter spoils a ballot, the voter may successively obtain others, one at a time, not exceeding three in all, upon returning each spoiled one. (2) If any ballot is spoiled by the printer or a poll worker, the poll worker shall give the voter a new ballot. (3) The poll worker shall: (a) immediately write the word "spoiled" across the face of the ballot; and (b) place the ballot in the envelope for spoiled ballots.
Utah Code § 78A-5a-102 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-5a / § 78A-5a-102
§ 78A-5a-102. Establishment of the Business and Chancery Court -- Organization and status.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Business and Chancery Court for the state. (2) The Business and Chancery Court is a court of record. (3) The Business and Chancery Court is a trial court with limited and statewide jurisdiction over actions and claims as described in Section 78A-5a-103. (4) The Business and Chancery Court is of equal status with the district and juvenile courts of the state. (5) The Business and Chancery Court is established as a forum for the resolution of all matters properly brought before the Business and Chancery Court and consistent with applicable constitutional and statutory requirements of due process. (6) The Business and Chancery Court shall have a seal. (7) The judges and clerks of the Business and Chancery Court have the power to administer oaths and affirmations.
Utah Code § 53E-3-707 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-3 / § 53E-3-707
§ 53E-3-707. School building construction and inspection manual -- Annual construction and inspection conference -- Verification of school construction inspections.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) (a) The state board, through the state superintendent, shall develop and distribute to each school district a school building construction and inspection resource manual. (b) The manual shall be provided to a charter school upon request of the charter school. (2) (a) The manual shall include: (i) current legal requirements; and (ii) information on school building construction and inspections, including the guidelines adopted by the state board in accordance with Section 53E-3-702. (b) The state superintendent shall review and update the manual at least once every three years. (3) The state board shall provide for an annual school construction conference to allow a representative from each school district and charter school to: (a) receive current information on the design, construction, and inspection of school buildings; (b) receive training on such matters as: (i) using properly certified building inspectors; (ii) filing construction inspection summary reports and the final inspection certification with the local governmental authority's building official; (iii) the roles and relationships between a school district or charter school and the local governmental authority, either a county or municipality, as related to the construction and inspection of school buildings; and (iv) adequate documentation of school building inspections; and (c) provide input on any changes that may be needed to improve the existing school building inspection program. (4) The state board shall develop a process to verify that inspections by qualified inspectors occur in each school district or charter school.
Utah Code § 31A-26-214.5 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-26 / § 31A-26-214.5
§ 31A-26-214.5. License lapse and voluntary surrender.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A license issued under this chapter shall lapse if the licensee fails to: (i) pay when due a fee under Section 31A-3-103; (ii) complete continuing education requirements under Section 31A-26-206 before submitting the license renewal application; (iii) submit a completed renewal application as required by Section 31A-26-202; (iv) submit additional documentation required to complete the licensing process as related to a specific license type or license classification; or (v) maintain an active license in the licensee's home state if the licensee is a nonresident licensee. (b) (i) A licensee whose license lapses due to the following may request an action described in Subsection (1)(b)(ii): (A) military service; (B) voluntary service for a period of time designated by the person for whom the licensee provides voluntary service; or (C) some other extenuating circumstances, such as long-term medical disability. (ii) A licensee described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) may request: (A) reinstatement of the license no later than one year after the day on which the license lapses; and (B) waiver of any of the following imposed for failure to comply with renewal procedures: (I) an examination requirement; (II) reinstatement fees set under Section 31A-3-103; (III) continuing education requirements; or (IV) other sanction imposed for failure to comply with renewal procedures. (2) If a license issued under this chapter is voluntarily surrendered, the license may be reinstated: (a) during the license period in which it is voluntarily surrendered; and (b) no later than one year after the day on which the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Utah Code § 26B-6-901 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-6 / § 26B-6-901
§ 26B-6-901. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Appropriate for the need of the individual" means the services, treatment, and medications recommended by the disabled individual's physical health or mental health provider. (2) "Disabled individual" means a person with a disability, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec.12102. (3) "State protection and advocacy agency" means an entity designated by the governor as the protection and advocacy agency for disabled individuals in this state.
Utah Code § 78A-2-224 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-224
§ 78A-2-224. Bases for certain decisions limited.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), no court may rule on the custody, placement, including foster placement, or other disposition alternative for a minor, or the termination of parental rights, based on the fact that a parent or guardian of the minor lawfully does one or more of the following: (a) legally possesses or uses a firearm or other weapon; (b) espouses particular religious beliefs; or (c) schools the minor or other minors outside the public education system or is otherwise sympathetic to schooling a minor outside the public education system. (2) Subsection (1) does not prohibit a ruling based on the compatibility of a minor with a particular custody, placement, or other disposition alternative as determined by the presence of any of the factors in Subsections (1)(a) through (1)(c).
Utah Code § 15A-1-102 — Utah Code / Title 15A / Chapter 15A-1 / § 15A-1-102
§ 15A-1-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this title: (1) "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203. (2) "Division" means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103, except as provided in: (a) Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act; and (b) Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act. (3) "State Construction Code" means the State Construction Code adopted by: (a) Chapter 2, Adoption of State Construction Code; (b) Chapter 2a, Tall Wood Buildings of Mass Timber Construction Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; (c) Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; (d) Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; and (e) Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements. (4) "State Fire Code" means the State Fire Code adopted by Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act. (5) "Utah Code" means the Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended.
Utah Code § 26B-7-322 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-7 / § 26B-7-322
§ 26B-7-322. Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The department may enforce the provisions of Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 in accordance with existing enforcement laws and regulations.
Utah Code § 75E-3-102 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-3 / § 75E-3-102
§ 75E-3-102. Creation -- Purpose.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice is created within the department. (2) The commission's purpose is to: (a) promote broad philosophical agreement concerning the objectives of the criminal and juvenile justice system in Utah; (b) provide a mechanism for coordinating the functions of the various branches and levels of government concerned with criminal and juvenile justice to achieve those objectives; (c) coordinate statewide efforts to reduce crime and victimization in Utah; and (d) accomplish the duties described in Section 75E-3-202.
Utah Code § 31A-22-513 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-22 / § 31A-22-513
§ 31A-22-513. Grace period.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Every group life insurance policy shall contain a provision that the policyholder is entitled to a grace period of not less than 31 days for the payment of any premium due except the first payment of premium. (b) During the grace period described in Subsection (1)(a) the death benefit coverage continues in force, unless the policyholder gives the insurer written notice of discontinuance: (i) in advance of the date of discontinuance; and (ii) in accordance with the policy terms. (2) The policy may require the policyholder to pay the pro rata premium for the time the policy is in force during the grace period.
Utah Code § 35A-8-1404 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-8 / § 35A-8-1404
§ 35A-8-1404. Guidelines for private contributions -- Assuring equitable distribution.
Status: in_force

The department shall coordinate with private contributors to home energy assistance programs, such as REACH and Lend-a-Hand, to help assure equitable statewide distribution of assistance to eligible customers of all vendors of energy services.
Utah Code § 32B-1-607 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-1 / § 32B-1-607
§ 32B-1-607. Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this part. (2) Notwithstanding Subsections 32B-1-102(13) and (52), in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission may make rules that allow for a tolerance in the alcohol content of beer or heavy beer as follows: (a) up to 0.18% above or below when measured by volume; or (b) up to 0.15% above or below when measured by weight.
Utah Code § 26B-9-210 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-9 / § 26B-9-210
§ 26B-9-210. Issuance or modification of an order to collect support for persons not receiving public assistance.
Status: in_force

The office may proceed to issue or modify an order under Section 26B-9-206 and collect under this part even though public assistance is not being provided on behalf of a child if the office provides support collection services in accordance with: (1) an application for services provided under Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act; (2) the continued service provisions of Subsection 26B-9-213(6); or (3) the interstate provisions of Section 26B-9-209.
Utah Code § 17B-2a-603 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-2a / § 17B-2a-603
§ 17B-2a-603. Additional metropolitan water district powers.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred on a metropolitan water district under Section 17B-1-103, a metropolitan water district may: (1) acquire or lease any real or personal property or acquire any interest in real or personal property, as provided in Subsections 17B-1-103(2)(a) and (b), whether inside or outside the district or inside or outside the state; (2) encumber real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property that the district owns; (3) acquire or construct works, facilities, and improvements, as provided in Subsection 17B-1-103(2)(d), whether inside or outside the district or inside or outside the state; (4) acquire water, works, water rights, and sources of water necessary or convenient to the full exercise of the district's powers, whether the water, works, water rights, or sources of water are inside or outside the district or inside or outside the state, and encumber, transfer an interest in, or dispose of water, works, water rights, and sources of water; (5) develop, store, and transport water; (6) provide, sell, lease, and deliver water inside or outside the district for any lawful beneficial use; (7) issue bonds as provided in and subject to Chapter 1, Part 11, Special District Bonds, to carry out the purposes of the district; and (8) subscribe for, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire stock in a canal company, irrigation company, water company, or water users association, for the purpose of acquiring the right to use water or water infrastructure.
Utah Code § 70A-8-403 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-8 / § 70A-8-403
§ 70A-8-403. Demand that issuer not register transfer.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is an appropriate person to make an indorsement or originate an instruction may demand that the issuer not register transfer of a security by communicating to the issuer a notification that identifies the registered owner and the issue of which the security is a part and provides an address for communications directed to the person making the demand. The demand is effective only if it is received by the issuer at a time and in a manner affording the issuer reasonable opportunity to act on it. (2) If a certificated security in registered form is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer or an instruction is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer of an uncertificated security after a demand that the issuer not register transfer has become effective, the issuer shall promptly communicate to: (a) the person who initiated the demand at the address provided in the demand; and (b) the person who presented the security for registration of transfer or initiated the instruction requesting registration of transfer a notification stating that: (i) the certificated security has been presented for registration of transfer or the instruction for registration of transfer of the uncertificated security has been received; (ii) a demand that the issuer not register transfer had previously been received; and (iii) the issuer will withhold registration of transfer for a period of time stated in the notification in order to provide the person who initiated the demand an opportunity to obtain legal process or an indemnity bond. (3) The period described in Subsection (2)(b)(iii) may not exceed 30 days after the date of communication of the notification. A shorter period may be specified by the issuer if it is not manifestly unreasonable. (4) An issuer is not liable to a person who initiated a demand that the issuer not register transfer for any loss the person suffers as a result of registration of a transfer pursuant to an effective indorsement or instruction if the person who initiated the demand does not, within the time stated in the issuer's communication, either: (a) obtain an appropriate restraining order, injunction, or other process from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining the issuer from registering the transfer; or (b) file with the issuer an indemnity bond, sufficient in the issuer's judgment to protect the issuer and any transfer agent, registrar, or other agent of the issuer involved from any loss it or they may suffer by refusing to register the transfer. (5) This section does not relieve an issuer from liability for registering transfer pursuant to an indorsement or instruction that was not effective.
Utah Code § 63H-1-603 — Utah Code / Title 63H / Chapter 63H-1 / § 63H-1-603
§ 63H-1-603. Authority to purchase agency bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision of the state, or other entity or public or private officer may purchase bonds issued by an authority under this part with funds owned or controlled by the purchaser. (2) Nothing in this section may be construed to relieve a purchaser of authority bonds of any duty to exercise reasonable care in selecting securities.
Utah Code § 63M-14-306 — Utah Code / Title 63M / Chapter 63M-14 / § 63M-14-306
§ 63M-14-306. Investigative powers -- Storage of data relating to the use of the Colorado River system.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The river commissioner may investigate past, present, and potential uses of the water of the Colorado River system within and without the state. (2) The river commissioner shall investigate, coordinate, collate, and preserve information, facts, and data bearing upon the claims of states and of public or private agencies within and without the state to and in respect of the water and the use of water of the Colorado River system.
Utah Code § 70A-3-303 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-3 / § 70A-3-303
§ 70A-3-303. Value and consideration.
Status: in_force

(1) An instrument is issued or transferred for value if: (a) the instrument is issued or transferred for a promise of performance, to the extent the promise has been performed; (b) the transferee acquires a security interest or other lien in the instrument other than a lien obtained by judicial proceeding; (c) the instrument is issued or transferred as payment of, or as security for, an antecedent claim against any person, whether or not the claim is due; (d) the instrument is issued or transferred in exchange for a negotiable instrument; or (e) the instrument is issued or transferred in exchange for the incurring of an irrevocable obligation to a third party by the person taking the instrument. (2) "Consideration" means any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract. The drawer or maker of an instrument has a defense if the instrument is issued without consideration. If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been performed. If an instrument is issued for value as stated in Subsection (1), the instrument is also issued for consideration.