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Utah Code § 53G-5-308 — Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-5 / § 53G-5-308
§ 53G-5-308. Adoption of standards, guidelines, or policies.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Applicable charter school authorizer" means a charter school authorizer that is the authorizer of more than 10 charter schools at the same time. (b) "Standard, guideline, or policy" means a requirement or measurement of performance imposed by an applicable charter school authorizer on two or more charter schools authorized by the applicable charter school authorizer. (2) (a) An applicable charter school authorizer shall adopt a procedure for the imposition of a standard, guideline, or policy that is substantially similar to the rulemaking procedure under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, including procedures for notice and receipt of public comment. (b) An applicable charter school authorizer may not impose a standard, guideline, or policy unless the applicable charter school authorizer follows the procedure adopted under Subsection (2)(a). (3) A standard, guideline, or policy imposed on or after July 1, 2023, by an applicable charter school authorizer is not valid if the applicable charter school authorizer does not follow the procedures adopted under Subsection (2)(a) in imposing the standard, guideline, or policy.
Utah Code § 78A-2-112 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-112
§ 78A-2-112. Grants to nonprofit legal assistance organization.
Status: in_force

Subject to legislative appropriation, the state court administrator shall, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, solicit requests for proposals and award grants to nonprofit legal assistance providers to provide legal assistance throughout the state to: (1) low to moderate income victims of domestic violence; and (2) low to moderate income individuals in family law matters.
Utah Code § 26B-9-305 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-9 / § 26B-9-305
§ 26B-9-305. Office procedures for income withholding for orders issued or modified before October 13, 1990.
Status: in_force

(1) With regard to child support orders issued prior to October 13, 1990, and not otherwise modified after that date, and for which an obligor or obligee is receiving IV-D services, the office shall proceed to withhold income as a means of collecting child support if a delinquency occurs under the order, regardless of whether the relevant child support order includes authorization for income withholding. (2) Upon receipt of a verified statement or affidavit alleging that a delinquency has occurred, the office shall: (a) send notice to the payor for income withholding in accordance with Section 26B-9-306; and (b) send notice to the obligor under Section 26B-9-207 that includes: (i) a copy of the notice sent to the payor; and (ii) information regarding: (A) the commencement of income withholding; and (B) the opportunity to contest the withholding or the amount withheld due to mistake of fact by filing a written request for review under this section with the office within 15 days. (3) If the obligor contests the withholding, the office shall: (a) provide an opportunity for the obligor to provide documentation and, if necessary, to present evidence supporting the obligor's claim of mistake of fact; (b) decide whether income withholding shall continue; (c) notify the obligor of its decision and the obligor's right to appeal under Subsection (4); and (d) at the obligor's option, return, if in the office's possession, or credit toward the most current and future support obligations of the obligor any amount mistakenly withheld and, if the mistake is attributable to the office, interest at the legal rate. (4) (a) An obligor may appeal the office's decision to withhold income under Subsection (3) by filing an appeal with the district court within 30 days after service of the notice under Subsection (3) and immediately notifying the office in writing of the obligor's decision to appeal. (b) The office shall proceed with income withholding under this part during the appeal, but shall hold all funds it receives, except current child support, in a reserve account pending the court's decision on appeal. The funds, plus interest at the legal rate, shall be paid to the party determined by the court. (c) If an obligor appeals a decision of the office to a district court under Subsection (4)(a), the obligor shall provide to the obligee: (i) notice of the obligor's appeal; and (ii) a copy of any documents filed by the obligor upon the office in connection with the appeal. (5) An obligor's payment of overdue child support may not be the sole basis for not implementing income withholding in accordance with this part.
Utah Code § 78B-4-602 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-4 / § 78B-4-602
§ 78B-4-602. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Asbestos claim" means a claim, wherever or whenever made, for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of, based on, or in any way related to asbestos, including: (a) the health effects of exposure to asbestos, including a claim for: (i) personal injury or death; (ii) mental or emotional injury; (iii) risk of disease or other injury; or (iv) the costs of medical monitoring or surveillance; (b) a claim made by or on behalf of a person exposed to asbestos, or a representative, spouse, parent, child, or other relative of the person; and (c) a claim for damage or loss caused by the installation, presence, or removal of asbestos. (2) "Corporation" means a corporation for profit, including a domestic corporation organized under the laws of this state or a foreign corporation organized under laws other than this state. (3) "Successor" means a corporation that: (a) (i) assumes or incurs or has assumed or incurred successor asbestos-related liability; (ii) is the successor corporation after a merger or consolidation; and (iii) became a successor before January 1, 1972; or (b) is a successor corporation of a corporation described in Subsection (3)(a). (4) (a) "Successor asbestos-related liability" means liability: (i) whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, liquidated or unliquidated, or due or to become due; (ii) that is related in any way to an asbestos claim; and (iii) (A) is assumed or incurred by a corporation as a result of or in connection with a merger or consolidation, or the plan of merger or consolidation related to the merger or consolidation with or into another corporation; or (B) that is related in any way to an asbestos claim based on the exercise of control or the ownership of stock of the corporation before the merger or consolidation. (b) "Successor asbestos-related liability" includes liability that, after the time of the merger or consolidation for which the fair market value of total gross assets is determined under Section 78B-4-605, was or is paid or otherwise discharged, or committed to be paid or otherwise discharged, by or on behalf of the corporation, or by a successor of the corporation, or by or on behalf of a transferor, in connection with a settlement, judgment, or other discharge in this state or another jurisdiction. (5) "Transferor" means a corporation from which successor asbestos-related liability is or was assumed or incurred.
Utah Code § 70A-8-111 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-8 / § 70A-8-111
§ 70A-8-111. Creditor's legal process.
Status: in_force

(1) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security may be reached by a creditor only by actual seizure of the security certificate by the officer making the attachment or levy, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (4). However, a certificated security for which the certificate has been surrendered to the issuer may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the issuer. (2) The interest of a debtor in an uncertificated security may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the issuer at its chief executive office in the United States, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (4). (3) The interest of a debtor in a security entitlement may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the securities intermediary with whom the debtor's securities account is maintained, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (4). (4) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security for which the certificate is in the possession of a secured party, or in an uncertificated security registered in the name of a secured party, or a security entitlement maintained in the name of a secured party, may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the secured party. (5) A creditor whose debtor is the owner of a certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement is entitled to aid from a court of competent jurisdiction, by injunction or otherwise, in reaching the certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement or in satisfying the claim by means allowed at law or in equity in regard to property that cannot readily be reached by other legal process.
Utah Code § 53F-3-201 — Utah Code / Title 53F / Chapter 53F-3 / § 53F-3-201
§ 53F-3-201. Capital outlay programs -- Use of funds.
Status: in_force

A school district may only use the money provided under this chapter for school district capital outlay and debt service purposes.
Utah Code § 63B-24-201 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-24 / § 63B-24-201
§ 63B-24-201. Authorizations to design and construct capital facilities using institutional or agency funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature intends that: (a) the University of Utah may, subject to the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 5b, Administration of State Facilities, use up to $8,200,000 in institutional funds to plan, design, and construct the William C. Browning Building Addition with up to 24,000 square feet; (b) the university may not use state funds for any portion of this project; and (c) the university may use state funds for operation and maintenance costs or capital improvements. (2) The Legislature intends that: (a) Utah State University may, subject to the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 5b, Administration of State Facilities, use up to $10,000,000 in institutional funds to plan, design, and construct the Fine Arts Complex Addition/Renovation with up to 17,000 square feet; (b) the university may not use state funds for any portion of this project; and (c) the university may use state funds for operation and maintenance costs or capital improvements. (3) The Legislature intends that: (a) Salt Lake Community College may, subject to the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 5b, Administration of State Facilities, use up to $3,900,000 in institutional funds to plan, design, and construct a Strength and Conditioning Center with up to 11,575 square feet; (b) the college may not use state funds for any portion of this project; and (c) the college may not request state funds for operation and maintenance costs or capital improvements. (4) The Legislature intends that: (a) the Governor's Office of Economic Development may, subject to the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 5b, Administration of State Facilities, use up to $1,800,000 in nonlapsing balances and donations to plan, design, and construct or lease a Southern Utah Welcome Center with up to 5,000 square feet; (b) the office may request additional state funds for the project, unless the office receives donations and begins design or construction of the project; and (c) the office may use state funds for operation and maintenance costs or capital improvements.
Utah Code § 75A-2-111 — Utah Code / Title 75A / Chapter 75A-2 / § 75A-2-111
§ 75A-2-111. Coagents and successor agents.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A principal may designate two or more persons to act as coagents. (b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, each coagent may exercise its authority independently. (2) (a) A principal may designate one or more successor agents to act if an agent resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, is not qualified to serve, or declines to serve. (b) A principal may grant authority to designate one or more successor agents to an agent or other person designated by name, office, or function. (c) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a successor agent: (i) has the same authority as that granted to the original agent; and (ii) may not act until all predecessor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve, or have declined to serve. (3) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney and Subsection (4), an agent that does not participate in or conceal a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another agent, including a predecessor agent, is not liable for the actions of the other agent. (4) (a) An agent that has accepted appointment and that has actual knowledge of a breach or imminent breach of fiduciary duty by another agent shall notify the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, take any action reasonably appropriate in the circumstances to safeguard the principal's best interest. (b) An agent that fails to notify the principal or take action as required by this subsection is liable for the reasonably foreseeable damages that could have been avoided if the agent had notified the principal or taken action.
Utah Code § 70D-2-305 — Utah Code / Title 70D / Chapter 70D-2 / § 70D-2-305
§ 70D-2-305. Fee restrictions.
Status: in_force

(1) A lender or broker may not accept a fee or deposit from an applicant for a mortgage loan unless at the time the lender or broker accepts the fee or deposit there is a written statement: (a) signed by the applicant; (b) stating whether or not the fee or deposit is refundable; and (c) describing the conditions, if any, under which all or a portion of the fee or deposit will be refunded to the applicant. (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a lender or broker may accept a fee or deposit from an applicant for a mortgage loan if the lender or broker receives an email from the applicant acknowledging that the applicant was provided the information required by Subsections (1)(b) and (c).
Utah Code § 63G-20-103 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-20 / § 63G-20-103
§ 63G-20-103. Interpretation.
Status: in_force

(1) Utah state courts and courts of the United States shall broadly construe this chapter in favor of a broad protection of religious beliefs, exercises, and conscience to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this chapter and the Utah and United States constitutions. (2) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit: (a) the authority of a state or local government or a state or local government official to protect the health, safety, or property of Utah residents through lawful means; (b) the application of Utah's criminal laws; (c) the application of Utah's laws barring discrimination in employment or housing; or (d) the application of Utah's laws barring discrimination in public accommodations, subject to Section 63G-20-201.
Utah Code § 75E-2-204 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-2 / § 75E-2-204
§ 75E-2-204. Annual report by the department.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The department shall annually prepare and publish a report directed to the governor, the Legislature, the commission, and the Judicial Council. (2) The report shall describe how: (a) the commission fulfilled the commission's statutory purposes and duties during the year; and (b) the department fulfilled the department's statutory purposes and duties during the year.
Utah Code § 70C-1-202 — Utah Code / Title 70C / Chapter 70C-1 / § 70C-1-202
§ 70C-1-202. Exempted transactions.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the exceptions in Subsection (2), parties to a credit transaction that is otherwise exempt from this title may explicitly agree in writing that the transaction is subject to this title. The agreement shall specifically reference Title 70C, Utah Consumer Credit Code. (2) This title does not apply to any of the following: (a) an extension of credit: (i) primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes; or (ii) to other than a natural person including government agencies or instrumentalities; (b) a closed-end extension of credit secured by a first lien or equivalent security interest on a dwelling or building lot; (c) a transaction in securities or commodities accounts in which credit is extended by a broker-dealer registered with the: (i) Securities and Exchange Commission; or (ii) Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (d) an extension of credit: (i) not secured by: (A) real property; or (B) personal property used or expected to be used as the principal dwelling of the consumer; and (ii) (A) in which the amount financed exceeds $50,000 adjusted annually for inflation by the commissioner by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers; or (B) in which there is an express written commitment to extend credit in excess of the amount determined under Subsection (2)(d)(ii)(A); (e) a transaction under public utility or common carrier tariffs if a subdivision of this state or the United States regulates: (i) the charges for the services involved; (ii) the charges for delayed payment; and (iii) a discount allowed for early payment; (f) the sale of insurance by an insurer except as otherwise provided in Chapter 6, Insurance; (g) a transaction with a party acting as a pawnbroker and licensed by any governmental authority in this state; (h) (i) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed pursuant to a program authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070, et seq.; or (ii) a loan: (A) that finances tuition and other expenses: (I) charged in connection with enrollment: (Aa) at a public or proprietary preprimary, secondary, vocational, or postsecondary school; or (Bb) in any tutorial, continuing education, test preparation, distance-learning, or similar program; and (II) including: (Aa) tuition; (Bb) fees; (Cc) books; (Dd) housing; and (Ee) other expenses; (B) that is: (I) made, insured, or guaranteed under a state program; or (II) made by a federally insured depository institution; and (C) including a loan that consolidates or refinances a loan described in this Subsection (2)(h)(ii); and (i) a rental purchase agreement as defined in Section 15-8-3.
Utah Code § 75E-5-305 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-5 / § 75E-5-305
§ 75E-5-305. Grounds for eligibility.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) A victim is eligible for a compensation award under this chapter if: (a) the claimant is: (i) a victim of criminally injurious conduct; (ii) a dependent of a deceased victim of criminally injurious conduct; or (iii) a representative acting on behalf of one of the above; (b) (i) the criminally injurious conduct occurred in Utah; or (ii) the victim is a Utah resident who suffers injury or death as a result of criminally injurious conduct inflicted in a state, territory, or country that does not provide a crime victims' compensation program; (c) the application is made in writing in a form that conforms substantially to that prescribed by the office; (d) the criminally injurious conduct is reported to a law enforcement officer, in the law enforcement officer's capacity as a law enforcement officer, or another federal or state investigative agency; (e) the claimant or victim cooperates with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys in efforts to apprehend or convict the perpetrator of the alleged offense; and (f) the criminally injurious conduct occurred after December 31, 1986. (2) A compensation award may be made to a victim regardless of whether any individual is arrested, prosecuted, or convicted of the criminally injurious conduct giving rise to a compensation claim. (3) (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsections (1)(d) and (e), a victim of sexual assault is not required to report the sexual assault to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency or cooperate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to be eligible for a compensation award under this section if: (i) the victim seeks assistance from an advocacy services provider, a criminal justice system victim advocate, or a nongovernment organization victim advocate; and (ii) the advocacy services provider, the criminal justice system victim advocate, or the nongovernment organization victim advocate completes a questionnaire, provided by the office, regarding the sexual assault. (b) Notwithstanding the requirement of Subsection (1)(e), a victim who has suffered strangulation in the course of interpersonal violence is not required to cooperate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to be eligible for a compensation award under this section if the victim: (i) reports the strangulation to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency after the strangulation occurs; or (ii) seeks medical care for the strangulation immediately after the strangulation occurs.
Utah Code § 26B-2-604 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-2 / § 26B-2-604
§ 26B-2-604. Department duties.
Status: in_force

The department shall: (1) enforce rules established under this part; (2) authorize qualified department agents to conduct inspections of mammogram facilities under department rules; (3) collect and credit fees for certification established by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; and (4) provide necessary administrative and staff support to the committee.
Utah Code § 78B-7-605 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-7 / § 78B-7-605
§ 78B-7-605. Dismissal.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection 78B-7-603(10) concerning the criminal provisions of a cohabitant abuse protective order, the court may amend or dismiss a protective order issued in accordance with this part that has been in effect for at least one year if the court finds that: (a) the basis for the issuance of the protective order no longer exists; (b) the petitioner has repeatedly acted in contravention of the protective order provisions to intentionally or knowingly induce the respondent to violate the protective order; and (c) the petitioner's actions demonstrate that the petitioner no longer has a reasonable fear of the respondent. (2) The court shall enter sanctions against either party if the court determines that either party acted: (a) in bad faith; or (b) with intent to harass or intimidate the other party. (3) If a divorce proceeding is pending between parties to a protective order action, the court shall dismiss the protective order when the court issues a decree of divorce for the parties if: (a) the respondent files a motion to dismiss a protective order in both the divorce action and the protective order action and personally serves the petitioner; and (b) (i) the parties stipulate in writing or on the record to dismiss the protective order; or (ii) based on evidence at the divorce trial, the court determines that the petitioner no longer has a reasonable fear of future harm, abuse, or domestic violence. (4) When the court dismisses a protective order, the court shall immediately: (a) issue an order of dismissal to be filed in the protective order action; and (b) transmit a copy of the order of dismissal to the statewide domestic violence network as described in Section 78B-7-113.