Utah Code § 53-3-709 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-709
§ 53-3-709. Amendment of compact.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) This compact may be amended from time to time. (b) Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the board of compact administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions. (2) Adoption of an amendment requires endorsement of all party jurisdictions and becomes effective 30 days after the date of the last endorsement. (3) (a) Failure of a party jurisdiction to respond to the compact chairman within 120 days after receipt of the proposed amendment constitutes endorsement. (b) A report authorized by Section 53-3-104 may not contain any evidence of a suspension that occurred as a result of failure to comply with the requirements of this part. (c) The provisions of Subsection (3)(b) do not apply to: (i) a CDIP or CDL license holder; or (ii) a violation that occurred in a commercial motor vehicle.
Utah Code § 53-11-101 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-11 / § 53-11-101
§ 53-11-101. Title.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026This chapter is known as the "Bail Bond Recovery Act."
Utah Code § 53-1-106 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-1 / § 53-1-106
§ 53-1-106. Department duties -- Powers.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) In addition to the responsibilities contained in this title, the department shall: (a) make rules and perform the functions specified in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, including: (i) setting performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department, as required by Section 41-6a-1406; and (ii) advising the Department of Transportation regarding the safe design and operation of school buses, as required by Section 41-6a-1304; (b) make rules to establish and clarify standards pertaining to the curriculum and teaching methods of a motor vehicle accident prevention course under Section 31A-19a-211; (c) aid in enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking; (d) meet with the Division of Technology Services to formulate contracts, establish priorities, and develop funding mechanisms for dispatch and telecommunications operations; (e) provide assistance to the Department of Criminal Justice and the Office for Victims of Crime in conducting research or monitoring victims' programs, as required by Subsection 75E-5-203(2); (f) develop sexual assault exam protocol standards in conjunction with the Utah Hospital Association; (g) engage in emergency planning activities, including preparation of policy and procedure and rulemaking necessary for implementation of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, as required by Section 53-2a-702; (h) implement the provisions of Section 53-2a-402, the Emergency Management Assistance Compact; (i) ensure that any training or certification required of a public official, as defined in Section 53-1-102, or a public employee, as defined in Section 63G-22-102, complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements, if the training or certification is required: (i) under this title; (ii) by the department; or (iii) by an agency or division within the department; (j) employ a law enforcement officer as a public safety liaison to be housed at the State Board of Education who shall work with the State Board of Education to: (i) support training with relevant state agencies for school resource officers as described in Section 53G-8-702; (ii) coordinate the creation of model policies and memorandums of understanding for a local education agency and a local law enforcement agency; and (iii) ensure cooperation between relevant state agencies, a local education agency, and a local law enforcement agency to foster compliance with disciplinary related statutory provisions, including Sections 53E-3-516 and 53G-8-211; (k) provide for the security and protection of public officials, public officials' staff, and the capitol hill complex in accordance with the provisions of this part; (l) fulfill the duties described in Sections 77-36-2.1 and 78B-7-120 related to lethality assessments; and (m) fulfill the duties described in Section 63L-13-201 related to restricted foreign entities. (2) (a) The department shall establish a schedule of fees as required or allowed in this title for services provided by the department. (b) All fees not established in statute shall be established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504. (3) The department may establish or contract for the establishment of an organ procurement donor registry in accordance with Section 26B-8-319. (4) (a) The department and the State Tax Commission shall jointly study the feasibility of combining the motor vehicle-related divisions under a single umbrella agency, including the Driver License Division, the Motor Vehicle Division, and the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. (b) The study described in Subsection (4)(a) shall include an evaluation of: (i) potential cost savings, including administrative, operational, and technology-related savings; (ii) potential efficiency gains in governance, staffing, data sharing, and service delivery; (iii) potential improvements to customer experience, including service accessibility, processing times, and coordination of services; and (iv) legal, operational, and fiscal barriers to consolidation. (c) In conducting the study, the department may: (i) consult with employees and leadership of each motor vehicle-related division; (ii) review consolidation and organization models from other states; (iii) consult with relevant stakeholders; (iv) conduct surveys or studies with users and customers; and (v) identify statutory changes that would be required to implement consolidation. (d) On or before November 30, 2026, the department shall submit a written report of the study described in this section to the Transportation Interim Committee. (e) The report required under Subsection (4)(d) shall include: (i) findings and conclusions from the study; and (ii) recommendations, including whether consolidation should be pursued and, if so, an implementation framework.7/1/2026 (1) In addition to the responsibilities contained in this title, the department shall: (a) make rules and perform the functions specified in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, including: (i) setting performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department, as required by Section 41-6a-1406; and (ii) advising the Department of Transportation regarding the safe design and operation of school buses, as required by Section 41-6a-1304; (b) make rules to establish and clarify standards pertaining to the curriculum and teaching methods of a motor vehicle accident prevention course under Section 31A-19a-211; (c) aid in enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking; (d) meet with the Division of Technology Services to formulate contracts, establish priorities, and develop funding mechanisms for dispatch and telecommunications operations; (e) provide assistance to the Department of Criminal Justice and the Office for Victims of Crime in conducting research or monitoring victims' programs, as required by Subsection 75E-5-203(2); (f) develop sexual assault exam protocol standards in conjunction with the Utah Hospital Association; (g) engage in emergency planning activities, including preparation of policy and procedure and rulemaking necessary for implementation of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, as required by Section 53-2a-702; (h) implement the provisions of Section 53-2a-402, the Emergency Management Assistance Compact; (i) ensure that any training or certification required of a public official, as defined in Section 53-1-102, or a public employee, as defined in Section 63G-22-102, complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements, if the training or certification is required: (i) under this title; (ii) by the department; or (iii) by an agency or division within the department; (j) employ a law enforcement officer as a public safety liaison to be housed at the State Board of Education who shall work with the State Board of Education to: (i) support training with relevant state agencies for school resource officers as described in Section 53G-8-702; (ii) coordinate the creation of model policies and memorandums of understanding for a local education agency and a local law enforcement agency; and (iii) ensure cooperation between relevant state agencies, a local education agency, and a local law enforcement agency to foster compliance with disciplinary related statutory provisions, including Sections 53E-3-516 and 53G-8-211; (k) provide for the security and protection of public officials, public officials' staff, and the capitol hill complex in accordance with the provisions of this part; (l) fulfill the duties described in Sections 77-36-2.1 and 78B-7-120 related to lethality assessments; and (m) fulfill the duties described in Section 63L-13-201 related to restricted foreign entities. (2) (a) The department shall establish a schedule of fees as required or allowed in this title for services provided by the department. (b) All fees not established in statute shall be established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504. (3) The department may establish or contract for the establishment of an organ procurement donor registry in accordance with Section 26B-8-319. (4) (a) The department and the State Tax Commission shall jointly study the feasibility of combining the motor vehicle-related divisions under a single umbrella agency, including the Driver License Division, the Motor Vehicle Division, and the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. (b) The study described in Subsection (4)(a) shall include an evaluation of: (i) potential cost savings, including administrative, operational, and technology-related savings; (ii) potential efficiency gains in governance, staffing, data sharing, and service delivery; (iii) potential improvements to customer experience, including service accessibility, processing times, and coordination of services; and (iv) legal, operational, and fiscal barriers to consolidation. (c) In conducting the study, the department may: (i) consult with employees and leadership of each motor vehicle-related division; (ii) review consolidation and organization models from other states; (iii) consult with relevant stakeholders; (iv) conduct surveys or studies with users and customers; and (v) identify statutory changes that would be required to implement consolidation. (d) On or before November 30, 2026, the department shall submit a written report of the study described in this section to the Transportation Interim Committee. (e) The report required under Subsection (4)(d) shall include: (i) findings and conclusions from the study; and (ii) recommendations, including whether consolidation should be pursued and, if so, an implementation framework.
Utah Code § 53-10-909 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-909
§ 53-10-909. Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

After consultation with the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules, consistent with this part, regarding: (1) the procedures for the submission and testing of all sexual assault kits collected by law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in the state; (2) the information and evidence that is required to be submitted as part of each sexual assault kit submission; and (3) goals for the completion of analysis and classification of all sexual assault kit submissions.
Utah Code § 53-10-109 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-109
§ 53-10-109. Telecommunications systems.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of expediting local, state, national, and international efforts in the detection and apprehension of criminals, the division may operate and coordinate telecommunications systems as may be required in the conduct of its duties under this part.
Utah Code § 53-3-702 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-702
§ 53-3-702. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Citation" means a summons, ticket, or other official document issued by a peace officer for a traffic violation, containing an order that requires the motorist to respond. (2) "Collateral" means cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following the issuance by a peace officer of a citation for a traffic violation. (3) "Court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal. (4) "Driver license" means a license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of the home jurisdiction. (5) "Home jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction that issued the driver's license of the traffic violator. (6) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued to the motorist. (7) "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (8) "Motorist" means a driver of a motor vehicle operating in a party jurisdiction other than the home jurisdiction. (9) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a motorist made at the time of issuance of the traffic citation that he will comply with the terms of that traffic citation. (10) "Terms of the citation" means those options expressly stated upon the citation.
Utah Code § 53-13-103 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-13 / § 53-13-103
§ 53-13-103. Law enforcement officer.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) "Law enforcement officer" means a sworn and certified peace officer: (i) who is an employee of a law enforcement agency; and (ii) whose primary and principal duties consist of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances of this state or any of its political subdivisions. (b) "Law enforcement officer" includes the following: (i) a sheriff or deputy sheriff, chief of police, police officer, or marshal of any county, city, or town; (ii) the commissioner of public safety and any member of the Department of Public Safety certified as a peace officer; (iii) all individuals specified in Section 79-2-704; (iv) a police officer employed by an institution of higher education; (v) investigators for the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division; (vi) investigators for the Department of Insurance, Fraud Division; (vii) special agents or investigators employed by the attorney general, district attorneys, and county attorneys; (viii) employees of the Department of Natural Resources designated as peace officers by law; (ix) school district police officers as designated by the board of education for the school district; (x) the executive director of the Department of Corrections and any correctional enforcement or investigative officer designated by the executive director and approved by the commissioner of public safety and certified by the division; (xi) correctional enforcement, investigative, or Division of Adult Probation and Parole officers employed by the Department of Corrections serving on or before July 1, 1993; (xii) members of a law enforcement agency established by a private college or university if the agency is certified by the commissioner under Chapter 19, Certification of Private Law Enforcement Agency; (xiii) airport police officers of any airport owned or operated by the state or any of its political subdivisions; and (xiv) transit police officers designated under Section 17B-2a-822. (2) Law enforcement officers may serve criminal process and arrest violators of any law of this state and have the right to require aid in executing their lawful duties. (3) (a) A law enforcement officer has statewide full-spectrum peace officer authority, but the authority extends to other counties, cities, or towns only when the officer is acting under Title 77, Chapter 9, Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit, unless the law enforcement officer is employed by the state. (b) (i) A local law enforcement agency may limit the jurisdiction in which its law enforcement officers may exercise their peace officer authority to a certain geographic area. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(b)(i), a law enforcement officer may exercise authority outside of the limited geographic area, pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 9, Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit, if the officer is pursuing an offender for an offense that occurred within the limited geographic area. (c) The authority of law enforcement officers employed by the Department of Corrections is regulated by Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison. (4) A law enforcement officer shall, prior to exercising peace officer authority: (a) (i) have satisfactorily completed the requirements of Section 53-6-205; or (ii) have met the waiver requirements in Section 53-6-206; and (b) have satisfactorily completed annual certified training of at least 40 hours per year as directed by the director of the division, with the advice and consent of the council.
Utah Code § 53-11-106 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-11 / § 53-11-106
§ 53-11-106. Board meetings and hearings -- Quorum.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) The board shall meet at the call of the chair, but not less often than once each quarter. (2) (a) A quorum consists of five members. (b) The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes an action of the board. (3) If a member has three or more unexcused absences within a 12-month period, the commissioner shall determine if that board member should be released from board duties.
Utah Code § 53-29-204 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-29 / § 53-29-204
§ 53-29-204. Five-year petition for removal from registry -- Eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) An offender who is required to register on the registry for a registrable offense described in Subsection (2) that is subject to a 10-year registration period, as described in Section 53-29-203, is eligible to petition the court under Section 53-29-207 for an order of removal from the registry after five years after the day on which the offender's sentence for the offense has been terminated if: (a) the offense is the only offense for which the offender was required to register; (b) the offender has not been convicted of another offense, excluding a traffic offense, after the day on which the offender was convicted of the offense for which the offender is required to register, as evidenced by a certificate of eligibility issued by the bureau; (c) the offender successfully completed all treatment ordered by the court or the Board of Pardons and Parole relating to the offense; and (d) the offender has paid all restitution ordered by the court or the Board of Pardons and Parole relating to the offense. (2) The offenses that qualify for a five-year petition for an order of removal from the registry referenced in Subsection (1) are: (a) a class A misdemeanor violation of enticing a minor under Section 76-5-417; (b) kidnapping under Subsection 76-5-301(2)(c) or (d); (c) a felony violation of unlawful sexual activity with a minor under Section 76-5-401, if, at the time of the offense, the offender is not more than 10 years older than the victim; (d) sexual abuse of a minor under Section 76-5-401.1, if, at the time of the offense, the offender is not more than 10 years older than the victim; (e) unlawful sexual conduct with a 16 or 17 year old under Section 76-5-401.2, if at the time of the offense, the offender is not more than 15 years older than the victim; (f) a class A misdemeanor violation of: (i) voyeurism under Section 76-12-306; (ii) recorded or photographed voyeurism under Section 76-12-307; or (iii) distribution of images obtained through voyeurism under Section 76-12-308; (g) attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit an offense listed in Subsections (2)(a) through (f) if the attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy is a registrable offense; and (h) an offense committed in an external jurisdiction that is not substantially equivalent to a registrable offense described in Subsection 53-29-202(1)(a).
Utah Code § 53-9-121 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-9 / § 53-9-121
§ 53-9-121. Limited-use license.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Legislative body" means: (i) the Legislature; (ii) the Utah House of Representatives; (iii) the Utah Senate; (iv) a special investigative committee; or (v) a staff office of the Legislature. (b) "Special investigative committee" is as defined in Subsection 36-12-9(1). (2) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a person is qualified to receive a limited-use license if the person: (a) is licensed, in good standing, by another state, district, or territory of the United States to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective; and (b) is retained by a legislative body to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective for: (i) a special investigative committee; or (ii) a purpose relating to impeachment. (3) A person holding a limited-use license may only provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b). (4) The bureau shall issue a limited-use license to a person within five days after the day on which the bureau receives notice from a legislative body that: (a) the person meets the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); and (b) the legislative body has retained the person to provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b). (5) The bureau may not: (a) impose a qualification for the receipt of a limited-use license other than the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); or (b) charge a fee to issue a limited-use license. (6) A limited-use license expires when the person to whom it is issued is no longer retained by a legislative body to provide a service described in Subsection (2)(b).
Utah Code § 53-7-302 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-302
§ 53-7-302. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Board" means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board created in Section 53-7-304. (2) "Container" means any vessel, including cylinders, tanks, portable tanks, and cargo tanks used for transporting or storing liquefied petroleum gases, except containers subject to regulation and inspection by the Department of Transportation and under federal laws or regulations. (3) "Distributor" means any person engaged in the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas, either wholesale or retail, including a commercial carrier, as identified by the Department of Transportation or the Interstate Commerce Commission, who transports or hauls liquefied petroleum gas that is to be distributed or sold within this state. (4) "Enforcing authority" means the division, the municipal or county fire department, another fire-prevention agency acting within its jurisdiction, or the building official of any city or county and his authorized representatives. (5) "Final consumer" means an individual or business who is the ultimate user of LPG. (6) "Gas appliance" means any device that uses liquefied petroleum gas to produce light, heat, power, steam, hot water, refrigeration, or air conditioning. (7) "Installer" means any person who has satisfactorily passed an examination under the supervision of the board, testing his knowledge and ability to install or properly repair domestic systems, industrial systems, liquefied petroleum gas carburetion systems, bulk plant systems, standby plant systems, or other similar systems, and who holds an installer's certificate under this part. (8) "Licensee" means a person licensed by the board to engage in the liquefied petroleum gas business. (9) "Liquefied petroleum gas" means any material having a vapor pressure not exceeding that allowed for commercial propane and composed predominantly of the following hydrocarbons, either by themselves or as mixtures: propane, propylene, butane, normal butane, or isobutane, and butylene, including isomers. (10) "Liquefied petroleum gas carburetion system" means any carburetion system using liquefied petroleum gas as a fuel in a motor vehicle. (11) "Liquefied petroleum gas fueling system" means an assembly consisting of compressors, containers, piping, and other delivery devices for the purpose of dispensing liquefied petroleum gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle. (12) "LPG" means liquefied petroleum gas. (13) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, estate, trust, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and includes: (a) a husband, wife, or both where joint benefits are derived from the operation of a business or activity subject to this part; and (b) any state, county, municipality, or other agency engaged in a business or activity subject to this part. (14) "Red tag" means a card or device, red in color, containing printed notice of the condemnation of a liquefied petroleum gas system as a result of a violation of this part, or any rules or orders made by the board; the tag, when attached to the system, is official notice of condemnation and of the prohibition of further use, so long as the red tag remains lawfully affixed. (15) "System" means an assembly consisting of one or more containers with a means for conveying LPG from the container or containers to dispensing or consuming devices, either continuously or intermittently, and that incorporates components intended to achieve control of quantity, flow, and pressure or state, either liquid or vapor.
Utah Code § 53-33-202 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-33 / § 53-33-202
§ 53-33-202. Firefighter Cancer Benefit Trust Fund Board of Trustees -- Quorum -- Establish rates -- Duties -- Reporting.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) (a) There is created the Firefighter Cancer Benefit Trust Fund Board of Trustees composed of 11 members. (b) The president of the Senate shall appoint four individuals to the board as follows: (i) one senator; (ii) one fire chief representing a department in a county of the first or second class; (iii) one fire chief representing a department in a county of the third through sixth class; and (iv) one fire chief representing a department whose members are majority volunteers. (c) The speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint four individuals to the board as follows: (i) one representative; (ii) two firefighters who possess a rank of captain or below; and (iii) one individual with professional investment experience. (d) The governor shall appoint three individuals to the board as follows: (i) one licensed physician or surgeon with professional expertise in oncology or occupational medicine who is not currently employed by the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health; and (ii) two members who are either an elected municipal official or a city manager. (2) (a) Each member shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed for successive terms. (b) After two years from the initial appointments, the appointing authority shall stagger appointing board members so that no more than one-half of the members' terms expire in the same year. (3) When a vacancy occurs on the board, a replacement shall be appointed for the remainder of the term. (4) The board shall elect annually one of the board members as the chair. (5) (a) Six members of the board make a quorum. (b) If a quorum is present when the board takes a vote, the affirmative vote of a majority of the board members present is the act of the board. (6) The board shall ensure that assets of the trust fund are dedicated to providing support and benefits to covered firefighters and covered firefighter's beneficiaries, in accordance with this chapter and rules the board makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (7) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance according to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (8) (a) The program shall staff the board. (b) The program shall provide accounting services for the trust fund. (9) The board shall: (a) study: (i) cancer incidence rates; (ii) cancer incidence trust award levels; (iii) funding mechanisms for the trust, including potential employer contributions; and (iv) mechanisms for disbursement of the trust funds that are designed to: (A) reduce workers' compensation premiums for policies covering firefighters; and (B) provide funding for a firefighter diagnosed with a presumptive cancer before a workers' compensation claim is processed; (b) consult with stakeholders representing firefighters, fire departments, and insurers that issue workers' compensation policies; and (c) review mechanisms proposed and implemented in other states for the disbursement of the trust funds. (10) Before December 1, 2026, the board shall prepare and submit recommendations based on the study and consultation the board performs in accordance with Subsection (9), to the Executive Appropriations Committee.
Utah Code § 53-29-303 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-29 / § 53-29-303
§ 53-29-303. Court responsibilities related to the registry.
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall, after an offender is convicted of a registrable offense, within three business days after the day on which the conviction is entered, forward a signed copy of the judgment and sentence to the registry office. (2) Upon modifying, withdrawing, setting aside, vacating, or otherwise altering a conviction for a registrable offense, the court shall, within three business days, forward a signed copy of the order to the registry office. (3) (a) An offender may change the offender's name in accordance with Title 42, Chapter 1, Change of Name, if the name change is not contrary to the interests of the public. (b) Notwithstanding Section 42-1-2, an offender shall provide notice to the department at least 30 days before the day on which the hearing for the name change is held. (c) The court shall provide a copy of the order granting the offender's name change to the department within 10 days after the day on which the court issues the order. (d) If the court orders an offender's name to be changed, the department shall publish on the registration website the offender's former name and the offender's changed name as an alias. (4) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, information under Subsection (2) that is collected and released under Subsection 53-29-404(3)(a) is public information, unless otherwise restricted under this chapter. (5) The department shall redact information regarding the identity or location of a victim from information provided under Subsection (2). (6) In accordance with Section 77-7-5, upon receipt of an affidavit seeking an arrest warrant described in Section 53-29-308 or 53-29-309 for a sex offender, the court shall, within a reasonable time, consider and, if the court determines that there is probable cause that the sex offender has committed the violation described in the affidavit seeking the arrest warrant, issue a warrant for the arrest of the sex offender.
Utah Code § 53-7-104 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-104
§ 53-7-104. Enforcement of state fire code and rules -- Division of authority and responsibility.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority and responsibility for enforcing the state fire code and rules made under this chapter is divided as provided in this section. (2) The fire officers of any city or county shall enforce the state fire code and rules of the state fire marshal in their respective areas. (3) The state fire marshal may enforce the state fire code and rules in: (a) areas outside of corporate cities, fire protection districts, and other special districts or special service districts organized for fire protection purposes; (b) state-owned property, school district owned property, and privately owned property used for schools located within corporate cities and county fire protection districts, asylums, mental hospitals, hospitals, sanitariums, homes for the aged, residential health-care facilities, children's homes or institutions, or similar institutional type occupancy of any capacity; and (c) corporate cities, counties, fire protection districts, and special service districts organized for fire protection purposes upon receiving a request from the chief fire official or the local governing body.
Utah Code § 53-2d-211 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-211
§ 53-2d-211. Community paramedicine program.
Status: in_force

(1) A ground ambulance provider or a designated quick response provider, as designated in accordance with Section 53-2d-403, may develop and implement a community paramedicine program. (2) (a) Before providing services, a community paramedicine program shall: (i) implement training requirements as determined by the bureau; and (ii) submit a written community paramedicine operational plan to the bureau that meets requirements established by the bureau. (b) A community paramedicine program shall report data, as determined by the bureau, related to community paramedicine to the bureau. (3) A service provided as part of a community paramedicine program may not be billed to an individual or a health benefit plan as defined in Section 31A-1-301 unless: (a) the service is provided in partnership with a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; and (b) the partnering health care facility is the person that bills the individual or health benefit plan. (4) Nothing in this section affects any billing authorized under Section 53-2d-503. (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and Section 53-2d-105, the bureau shall make rules to implement this section.
Utah Code § 53-10-110 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-110
§ 53-10-110. Authority of officers and officials to take fingerprints, photographs, and other data.
Status: in_force

The officers and officials described in Sections 53-10-207 through 53-10-209 shall take, or cause to be taken, fingerprints, photographs, and other related data of persons under this part.
Utah Code § 53-3-108 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-108
§ 53-3-108. Authority to administer oaths.
Status: in_force

Officers and employees of the division designated by the director for the purpose of administering this chapter may administer oaths and acknowledge signatures and shall do so without fee.
Utah Code § 53-2d-206 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-206
§ 53-2d-206. Personnel critical incident stress management program.
Status: in_force

(1) The bureau shall facilitate a statewide program to provide support and counseling for personnel who have been exposed to one or more stressful incidents in the course of providing emergency services. (2) The critical incident stress management program shall include: (a) ongoing training for agencies providing emergency services and counseling program volunteers; (b) critical incident stress debriefing for personnel at no cost to the emergency provider; and (c) advising the department on training requirements for licensure as a behavioral emergency services technician. (3) (a) The department shall annually provide informational resources to first responder agencies about the critical incident stress management program in a format that will ensure that the first responder agency receives the information. (b) The informational resources described in Subsection (3)(a) shall include educational resources about the critical incident stress management program directed to: (i) the first responder agency administration; and (ii) the employees or volunteers of the first responder agency. (4) (a) The department shall receive, process, and reimburse reasonable actual expenses, including mileage, incurred by a volunteer during the course of a volunteer's provision of critical incident stress management services under this section. (b) The department shall, on the department's website, provide information concerning: (i) the expenses that are eligible for reimbursement for a critical incident stress management program volunteer under Subsection (4)(a); and (ii) instructions on how a critical incident stress management volunteer may submit a request for reimbursement under Subsection (4)(a). (5) (a) The department shall, in collaboration with current critical incident stress management program volunteers, organize and provide an annual training for critical incident stress management program volunteers. (b) For the training described in Subsection (5)(a), the department shall: (i) pay for or reimburse reasonable actual expenses for a critical incident stress management program volunteer who attends the training; (ii) collaborate with existing critical incident stress management program volunteers to determine a location for the training; and (iii) provide information on the department's website about the training.
Utah Code § 53-3-418 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-418
§ 53-3-418. Prohibited alcohol level for drivers -- Procedures, including hearing.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) An individual who holds or is required to hold a CDL may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in this state if the individual: (a) has sufficient alcohol in the individual's body that a subsequent chemical test shows that the individual has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of the test after the alleged driving of the commercial motor vehicle; (b) is under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and any drug to degree that renders the individual incapable of safely driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (c) has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of driving the commercial motor vehicle. (2) An individual who holds or is required to hold a CDL and who drives a commercial motor vehicle in this state is considered to have given the individual's consent to a test or tests of the individual's blood, breath, or urine to determine the concentration of alcohol or the presence of other drugs in the individual's physical system. (3) If a peace officer or port-of-entry agent has reasonable cause to believe that an individual may be violating this section, the peace officer or port-of-entry agent may request the individual to submit to a chemical test to be administered in compliance with Section 41-6a-515. (4) When a peace officer or port-of-entry agent requests an individual to submit to a test under this section, the peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall advise the individual that test results showing a violation of Subsection (1) or refusal to submit to a test requested will result in the individual's disqualification under Section 53-3-414 from driving a commercial motor vehicle. (5) If test results under this section show a violation of Subsection (1) or the individual refuses to submit to a test requested under this section, a peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall, on behalf of the division and within 24 hours of the arrest, give the individual notice of the division's intention to disqualify the individual's privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle. (6) When a peace officer or port-of-entry agent gives notice under Subsection (5), the peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall: (a) provide the driver, in a manner specified by the division, basic information regarding how to obtain a prompt hearing before the division; and (b) issue a 24-hour out-of-service order. (7) As a matter of procedure, a peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall, within 10 calendar days after the day on which notice is provided, send to the division a copy of the notice, and a report signed by the peace officer or port-of-entry agent that shows the results of any chemical test administered or that the person refused a test. (8) (a) An individual disqualified under this section has the right to a hearing regarding the disqualification. (b) The request for the hearing shall be submitted to the division in a manner specified by the division and shall be made within 10 calendar days of the date the notice was issued. (c) If requested, the hearing shall be conducted within 45 days after the date of arrest. (9) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (9)(a)(ii), a hearing held under this section shall be held before the division and in: (A) the county where the notice was issued; or (B) a county that is adjacent to the county where the notice was issued. (ii) The division may hold a hearing in another county if the division and the individual both agree. (b) The division shall document the hearing and shall determine: (i) whether the peace officer or port-of-entry agent had reasonable grounds to believe the individual had been driving a commercial motor vehicle in violation of this section; (ii) whether the individual refused to submit to a requested test; and (iii) each test result obtained. (c) In connection with a hearing, the division or the division's authorized agent may: (i) administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant documents; and (ii) may issue subpoenas for the attendance of necessary peace officers. (d) One or more members of the division may conduct the hearing. (e) After a hearing, a determination made by an authorized agent is valid and binding as if made by the division; (f) After a hearing under this section the division shall indicate by order if the individual's CDL is disqualified. (g) If the individual for whom the hearing is held fails to appear before the division as required in the notice, the division shall indicate by order if the individual's CDL is disqualified. (10) If the division disqualifies an individual's commercial driving privilege under this section following an administrative hearing, the individual may petition for judicial review as described in Section 53-3-224 within 30 days after the day on which the division issues a disqualification order. (11) (a) An individual who violates this section shall be punished in accordance with Section 53-3-414. (b) (i) In accordance with Section 53-3-414, the first disqualification under this section shall be for one year, and a second disqualification shall be for life. (ii) A disqualification under Section 53-3-414 begins on the 60th day after the date of arrest. (12) (a) In addition to the fees imposed under Section 53-3-205 for reinstatement of a CDL, a fee under Section 53-3-105 to cover administrative costs shall be paid before the driving privilege is reinstated. (b) The division shall void the fees described in Subsection (12)(a) if an unappealed hearing at the division or court level determines the disqualification was improper. (13) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a blood test taken under this section is subject to Section 77-23-213.7/1/2026 (1) An individual who holds or is required to hold a CDL may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in this state if the individual: (a) has sufficient alcohol in the individual's body that a subsequent chemical test shows that the individual has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of the test after the alleged driving of the commercial motor vehicle; (b) is under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and any drug to degree that renders the individual incapable of safely driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (c) has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .04 grams or greater at the time of driving the commercial motor vehicle. (2) An individual who holds or is required to hold a CDL and who drives a commercial motor vehicle in this state is considered to have given the individual's consent to a test or tests of the individual's blood, breath, or urine to determine the concentration of alcohol or the presence of other drugs in the individual's physical system. (3) If a peace officer or port-of-entry agent has reasonable cause to believe that an individual may be violating this section, the peace officer or port-of-entry agent may request the individual to submit to a chemical test to be administered in compliance with Section 41-6a-515. (4) When a peace officer or port-of-entry agent requests an individual to submit to a test under this section, the peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall advise the individual that test results showing a violation of Subsection (1) or refusal to submit to a test requested will result in the individual's disqualification under Section 53-3-414 from driving a commercial motor vehicle. (5) If test results under this section show a violation of Subsection (1) or the individual refuses to submit to a test requested under this section, a peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall, on behalf of the division and within 24 hours of the arrest, give the individual notice of the division's intention to disqualify the individual's privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle. (6) When a peace officer or port-of-entry agent gives notice under Subsection (5), the peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall: (a) provide the driver, in a manner specified by the division, basic information regarding how to obtain a prompt hearing before the division; and (b) issue a 24-hour out-of-service order. (7) As a matter of procedure, a peace officer or port-of-entry agent shall, within 10 calendar days after the day on which notice is provided, send to the division a copy of the notice, and a report signed by the peace officer or port-of-entry agent that shows the results of any chemical test administered or that the person refused a test. (8) (a) An individual disqualified under this section has the right to a hearing regarding the disqualification. (b) The request for the hearing shall be submitted to the division in a manner specified by the division and shall be made within 10 calendar days of the date the notice was issued. (c) If requested, the hearing shall be conducted within 45 days after the date of arrest. (9) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (9)(a)(ii), a hearing held under this section shall be held before the division and in: (A) the county where the notice was issued; or (B) a county that is adjacent to the county where the notice was issued. (ii) The division may hold a hearing in another county if the division and the individual both agree. (b) The division shall document the hearing and shall determine: (i) whether the peace officer or port-of-entry agent had reasonable grounds to believe the individual had been driving a commercial motor vehicle in violation of this section; (ii) whether the individual refused to submit to a requested test; and (iii) each test result obtained. (c) In connection with a hearing, the division or the division's authorized agent may: (i) administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant documents; and (ii) may issue subpoenas for the attendance of necessary peace officers. (d) One or more members of the division may conduct the hearing. (e) After a hearing, a determination made by an authorized agent is valid and binding as if made by the division; (f) After a hearing under this section the division shall indicate by order if the individual's CDL is disqualified. (g) If the individual for whom the hearing is held fails to appear before the division as required in the notice, the division shall indicate by order if the individual's CDL is disqualified. (10) If the division disqualifies an individual's commercial driving privilege under this section following an administrative hearing, the individual may petition for judicial review as described in Section 53-3-224 within 30 days after the day on which the division issues a disqualification order. (11) (a) An individual who violates this section shall be punished in accordance with Section 53-3-414. (b) (i) In accordance with Section 53-3-414, the first disqualification under this section shall be for one year, and a second disqualification shall be for life. (ii) A disqualification under Section 53-3-414 begins on the 60th day after the date of arrest. (12) (a) In addition to the fees imposed under Section 53-3-205 for reinstatement of a CDL, a fee under Section 53-3-105 to cover administrative costs shall be paid before the driving privilege is reinstated. (b) The division shall void the fees described in Subsection (12)(a) if an unappealed hearing at the division or court level determines the disqualification was improper. (13) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a blood test taken under this section is subject to Section 77-23-213.
Utah Code § 53-2d-606 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-606
§ 53-2d-606. Investigations for enforcement of chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) The bureau may, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this chapter, enter and inspect on a routine basis the business premises and equipment of a person: (a) with a designation, permit, or license; or (b) who holds himself out to the general public as providing a service for which a designation, permit, or license is required under Section 53-2d-401. (2) Before conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the bureau shall, after identifying the person in charge: (a) give proper identification; (b) describe the nature and purpose of the inspection; and (c) if necessary, explain the authority of the department to conduct the inspection. (3) In conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the bureau may, after meeting the requirements of Subsection (2): (a) inspect records, equipment, and vehicles; and (b) interview personnel. (4) An inspection conducted under Subsection (1) shall be during regular operational hours.
Utah Code § 53-5a-603 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-5a / § 53-5a-603
§ 53-5a-603. Information check before private sale of firearm.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Governmental entity" means the state and the state's political subdivisions. (b) "Law enforcement agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-1-102. (c) "Personally identifiable information" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63D-2-102. (2) Subject to Subsections (3) and (4), the bureau shall create an online process that allows an individual who is selling or purchasing a firearm to voluntarily determine: (a) if the other individual involved in the sale of the firearm has a valid concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-303, a provisional concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-304, or a temporary concealed carry permit issued under Section 53-5a-305; or (b) based on the serial number of the firearm, if the firearm is reported as stolen. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a federal firearms licensee or dealer. (4) The bureau may not: (a) provide information related to a request under Subsection (2) to a law enforcement agency; or (b) collect a user's personally identifiable information under Subsection (2). (5) A governmental entity may not require an individual who is selling or purchasing a firearm to use the process under Subsection (2). (6) If an individual uses the process under Subsection (2), the individual is not required, based on the information the individual receives from the bureau, to make a report to a law enforcement agency. (7) After responding to a request under Subsection (2), the bureau shall immediately dispose of all information related to the request. (8) (a) This section does not create a civil cause of action arising from the sale or purchase of a firearm under this section. (b) An individual's failure to use the process under Subsection (2) is not evidence of the individual's negligence in a civil cause of action.
Utah Code § 53-8-211 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-8 / § 53-8-211
§ 53-8-211. Safety inspection of school buses and other vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section and Section 53-8-211.5, "education entity" means: (a) a school district; (b) a charter school; (c) a private school; and (d) the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. (2) (a) A school bus operated by an education entity in this state is required to pass a safety inspection annually. (b) (i) An education entity shall perform the safety inspections of a school bus that it operates in accordance with rules made by the division under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (ii) The rules under Subsection (2)(b)(i) shall include provisions for: (A) maintaining school bus drivers' hours of service records; (B) requiring school bus drivers to maintain vehicle condition reports; (C) maintaining school bus maintenance and repair records; and (D) validating that defects discovered during the inspection process have been corrected prior to returning a school bus to service. (iii) (A) The division shall audit school bus safety operations of each education entity performing inspections under Subsection (2)(b)(i) to ensure compliance with the rules made under Subsection (2)(b)(i). (B) The audit may include both a formal examination of the education entity's inspection records and a random physical inspection of buses that have been safety inspected by the education entity. (iv) An education entity must have a comprehensive school bus maintenance plan approved by the division in order to participate in the safety inspection program. (v) An education entity may not operate any vehicle found to have mechanical or other defects that would endanger the safety of passengers and the public until the defects have been corrected. (3) In addition to a safety inspection required under Subsection (2)(b), the Highway Patrol shall: (a) perform random safety inspections: (i) annually on a minimum of 20% of the school buses operated by an education entity; and (ii) on 100% of school buses operated by an education entity when inspections conducted pursuant to Subsection (3)(a)(i) result in an out-of-service failure rate as determined by the division; (b) verify that defects discovered during an inspection under Subsection (3)(a) have been corrected; and (c) make publicly available the results of inspections performed under Subsection (3)(a). (4) Motor vehicles operated by an education entity, and not used for the transportation of students, are subject to Section 53-8-205.
Utah Code § 53-28-102 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-28 / § 53-28-102
§ 53-28-102. Place of last drink reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish a program in accordance with this chapter to: (a) identify when an individual's place of last drink is a retail licensee; and (b) efficiently share information with alcohol-related law enforcement officers about each retail licensee that is an individual's place of last drink for the purpose of allowing the alcohol-related law enforcement officers to investigate a possible violation of Section 32B-5-306. (2) In developing the program described in this section, the department shall coordinate with and take input from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services created in Section 32B-2-203. (3) Before November 1, 2025, the department shall provide a written report to the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Interim Committee that describes how the department implemented the program, the extent to which the program accomplishes the objectives described in Subsection (1), and any planned or recommended changes.
Utah Code § 53-29-404 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-29 / § 53-29-404
§ 53-29-404. Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Notification and Registration website.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall maintain a Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Notification and Registration website on the Internet available to the public. (2) The registration website shall be indexed by both the surname of the offender and by postal codes. (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), the registration website shall include the following information: (i) all names and aliases by which the offender is or has been known, but not including any online identifiers; (ii) the addresses of the offender's primary, secondary, and temporary residences; (iii) a physical description, including the offender's date of birth, height, weight, eye color, and hair color; (iv) the make, model, color, year, and plate number of any vehicle or vehicles the offender owns or regularly drives; (v) a current photograph of the offender; (vi) a list of all professional licenses that authorize the offender to engage in an occupation or carry out a trade or business; (vii) each educational institution in Utah at which the offender is employed or is a student; (viii) a list of places where the offender works as a volunteer; (ix) any registrable offenses for which the offender has been convicted or adjudicated; and (x) other relevant identifying information of the offender as determined by the department. (b) The department shall redact any information the department receives under Subsection (3)(a) that, if disclosed, could reasonably identify a victim. (4) (a) The department shall enable the public to search the registration website to determine if the following search criteria are linked to an offender: (i) telephone numbers or other designations for an offender provided under Subsection 53-29-304(4)(a)(vii); (ii) online identifiers or other addresses for an offender provided under Subsection 53-29-304(4)(a)(ix); and (iii) names and Internet addresses of websites on which an offender is registered using an online identifier, including the online identifier used to access the website. (b) The department shall ensure that a search performed using the criteria in Subsection (4)(a): (i) provides the individual requesting the search with only information regarding whether the criteria are linked to an offender; and (ii) does not return the name or any other identifying information about an offender. (c) The department is not required to: (i) report the results of the search under Subsection (4)(a) to a law enforcement agency; or (ii) based on the results of a search under Subsection (4)(a), open an investigation. (5) (a) Subject to Subsection (5)(b), the department shall place a disclaimer on the registration website informing the public that: (i) the information contained on the site is obtained from offenders and the department does not guarantee the information's accuracy or completeness; (ii) members of the public are not allowed to use the information to harass or threaten an offender or a member of an offender's family; and (iii) harassment, stalking, or threats against an offender or an offender's family are prohibited and may violate Utah criminal laws. (b) Before a user may access the registry website, the department shall require the user to indicate that the user has read the disclaimer, understands the disclaimer, and agrees to comply with the disclaimer's terms. (6) (a) If an offender was under 18 years old at the time of committing a registrable offense described in Subsection 53-29-202(1)(a), (c), or (f), and as a result is required to register on the registry, the department shall maintain, but not publish, the offender's information on the registration website. (b) (i) If, based on the information provided to the department by the sentencing court, prosecuting entity, offender, or offender's counsel, the department cannot determine whether the offender is eligible for an exemption to publication on the registration website as described in Subsection (6)(a), the department shall continue to publish the offender's information on the registration website. (ii) Information may be provided to the department at any time in order to clarify the offender's age at the time the offender committed the registrable offense. (iii) This section does not prohibit the department from seeking or receiving information from individuals or entities other than those identified in Subsection (6)(b)(i). (c) This Subsection (6): (i) applies to an offender with a registration requirement on or after May 3, 2023, regardless of when the offender was first required to register; and (ii) does not apply to an offender who is required to register for the offender's lifetime due to the offender being convicted of two or more registrable offenses or being convicted of one registrable offense and, at the time of the conviction for the registrable offense, being previously required to register as an offender for an offense committed as a juvenile as described in Subsection 53-29-203(1)(b). (7) In the case of an offender adjudicated in an external jurisdiction as a juvenile and required to register under this chapter the department shall maintain, but not publish, the offender's information on the registration website if the external jurisdiction where the juvenile offender was adjudicated does not publish the juvenile offender's information on a public website. (8) Any information in the department's possession not listed in Subsection (3)(a) that is not available to the public shall be shared: (a) for a purpose under this chapter; or (b) in accordance with Section 63G-2-206.
Utah Code § 53-27-101 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-27 / § 53-27-101
§ 53-27-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Authorized guardian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (2) "Dispatcher" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-6-102. (3) "First responder" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (4) "Health care professional" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (5) "Invisible condition" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (6) "Invisible condition alert program" means the voluntary disclosure of an invisible condition in accordance with Section 53-27-102 or Subsection 41-1a-213(6), 53-3-207(4), or 53-3-805(5).
Utah Code § 53-10-904 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-904
§ 53-10-904. Sexual assault kit processing -- Restricted kits.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the health care provider designates a sexual assault kit as a restricted kit, the collecting facility shall enter the required victim information into the statewide sexual assault kit tracking system, defined in Section 53-10-907, within 24 hours of performing a sexual assault examination. (2) A restricted kit may only be designated as a restricted kit: (a) by a health care provider; and (b) at the time of collection. (3) Each sexual assault kit collected by medical personnel shall be taken into custody by a law enforcement agency as soon as possible and within one business day of notice from the collecting facility. (4) The law enforcement agency that receives a sexual assault kit shall enter the required information into the statewide sexual assault kit tracking system, provided in Section 53-10-907, within five business days of receiving a sexual assault kit from a collecting facility. (5) Each sexual assault kit received by a law enforcement agency from a collecting facility that relates to an incident that occurred outside of the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency shall be transferred to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the incident within 10 days of learning that another law enforcement agency has jurisdiction. (6) (a) Except for restricted kits, each sexual assault kit shall be submitted to the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after receipt by a law enforcement agency. (b) Restricted kits may not be submitted to the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services. (c) Restricted kits shall be maintained by the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, in accordance with the provisions of this part. (d) A restricted kit may be changed to an unrestricted kit if the victim informs the designated law enforcement agency that he or she wants to have the sexual assault kit processed and agrees to release of the sexual assault examination form with the sexual assault kit. Once a victim indicates that he or she wants the sexual assault kit processed: (i) the kit may no longer be classified as restricted; and (ii) the kit shall be transmitted to the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the victim chooses to unrestrict his or her kit with law enforcement. (7) If available, a suspect standard or a consensual partner elimination standard shall be submitted to the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services: (a) with the sexual assault kit, if available, at the time the sexual assault kit is submitted; or (b) as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days from the date the kit was obtained by the law enforcement agency, if not obtained until after the sexual assault kit is submitted. (8) Failure to meet a deadline established in this part or as part of any rules established by the department is not a basis for dismissal of a criminal action or a bar to the admissibility of the evidence in a criminal action.
Utah Code § 53-25-401 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-25 / § 53-25-401
§ 53-25-401. Law enforcement reporting requirements for genetic genealogy database utilizations .
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102. (b) "Genetic genealogy database utilization" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-403.7. (c) "Law enforcement agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-1-102. (d) "Qualifying case" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-403.7. (2) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall annually on or before April 30 submit a report to the department with the following data for the previous calendar year: (i) the number of genetic genealogy database utilizations requested by the law enforcement agency under Section 53-10-403.7; and (ii) for each utilization described in Subsection (2)(a)(i): (A) if applicable, the type of qualifying case; (B) for a criminal investigation, the alleged offense; (C) whether the case was a cold case, as that term is defined in Section 53-10-115, at the time of the request for the utilization; and (D) whether the results of the utilization revealed the identity of the owner of the DNA specimen. (b) A law enforcement agency shall compile the report described in Subsection (2)(a) for each year in the standardized format developed by the department under Subsection (4). (3) If a genetic genealogy database utilization is requested by a multijurisdictional team of law enforcement officers, the reporting requirement in this section is the responsibility of the commanding agency or governing authority of the multijurisdictional team. (4) The department shall: (a) develop a standardized format for reporting the data described in Subsection (2); (b) compile the data submitted under Subsection (2), including the number of genetic genealogy database utilizations requested by each reporting law enforcement agency; and (c) annually on or before August 1, publish a report of the data described in Subsection (2) on the department's website.
Utah Code § 53-11-117 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-11 / § 53-11-117
§ 53-11-117. Workers' compensation requirements for employees' licensure.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) An applicant for licensure under this section who is employed by a bail bond recovery agency may not obtain or renew a license unless the employer has on file with the department evidence of current workers' compensation coverage. (2) The applicant's license may only be reinstated upon verification by the department of the reinstatement of the workers' compensation coverage and payment of the reinstatement fee required under Section 53-11-115. (3) This section does not apply to contract employees.
Utah Code § 53-10-804 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-804
§ 53-10-804. Victim notification and counseling.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The Department of Health of Human Services shall provide the victim who requests testing of the alleged sexual offender's human immunodeficiency virus status counseling regarding HIV disease and referral for appropriate health care and support services. (b) If the local health department in whose jurisdiction the victim resides and the Department of Health and Human Services agree, the Department of Health and Human Services shall forward a report of the alleged sexual offender's human immunodeficiency virus status to the local health department and the local health department shall provide the victim who requests the test with the test results, counseling regarding HIV disease, and referral for appropriate health care and support services. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26B-7-217, the Department of Health and Human Services and a local health department acting pursuant to an agreement made under Subsection (1) may disclose to the victim the results of the alleged sexual offender's human immunodeficiency virus status as provided in this section.
Utah Code § 53-3-202 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-202
§ 53-3-202. Drivers shall be licensed -- Violation. be licensed -- Violation.
Status: in_force

5/5/2027 (1) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle or an autocycle on a highway in this state unless the human driver is: (a) granted the privilege to operate a motor vehicle by being licensed as a driver by the division under this chapter; (b) driving an official United States Government class D motor vehicle with a valid United States Government driver permit or license for that type of vehicle; (c) (i) driving a road roller, road machinery, or farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily drawn, moved, or propelled on the highways; and (ii) driving the vehicle described in Subsection (1)(c)(i) in conjunction with a construction or agricultural activity; (d) a nonresident who is at least 16 years old and younger than 18 years old who has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid license certificate issued to the nonresident in the nonresident's home state or country and is driving in the class or classes identified on the home state license certificate, except those persons referred to in Part 6, Drivers' License Compact, of this chapter; (e) a nonresident who is at least 18 years old and who has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid license certificate issued to the nonresident in the nonresident's home state or country if driving in the class or classes identified on the home state license certificate, except those persons referred to in Part 6, Drivers' License Compact, of this chapter; (f) driving under a learner permit in accordance with Section 53-3-210.5; (g) driving with a temporary license certificate issued in accordance with Section 53-3-207; or (h) exempt under Title 41, Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles. (2) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle or perform lateral or longitudinal vehicle motion control for a vehicle being towed by another motor vehicle upon a highway unless the human driver: (a) is licensed under this chapter to drive a motor vehicle of the type or class of motor vehicle being towed; or (b) is exempted under either Subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c). (3) (a) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle as a taxicab on a highway of this state unless the individual has a valid class D driver license issued by the division. (b) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle as a private passenger carrier on a highway of this state unless the human driver has: (i) a taxicab endorsement issued by the division on the human driver's license certificate; or (ii) a commercial driver license with: (A) a taxicab endorsement; (B) a passenger endorsement; or (C) a school bus endorsement. (c) Nothing in Subsection (3)(b) is intended to exempt a human driver driving a motor vehicle as a private passenger carrier from regulation under other statutory and regulatory schemes, including: (i) 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; (ii) Title 34, Chapter 36, Transportation of Workers, and rules adopted by the Labor Commission in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (iii) Title 72, Chapter 9, Motor Carrier Safety Act, and rules adopted by the Motor Carrier Division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (4) (a) A human driver may not operate: (i) a motorcycle, including an electric motorcycle, unless the human driver has a valid class D driver license and a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter; or (ii) a street legal all-terrain vehicle unless the human driver has a valid class D driver license. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), a human driver operating a moped, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, is not required to have a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter. (c) An individual is not required to have a valid class D driver license if the person is: (i) operating a motor assisted scooter, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, in accordance with Section 41-6a-1115; or (ii) operating an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, in accordance with Section 41-6a-1116. (d) A human driver operating an autocycle is not required to have a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter. (5) (a) As used in this Subsection (5), "personal electric vehicle safety certificate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-6a-1512. (b) An individual under 16 years old: (i) is not required to hold a class D driver license or a motorcycle endorsement to operate an electric assisted bicycle on a highway; and (ii) may not operate an electric assisted bicycle on a highway unless: (A) the individual obtains a personal electric vehicle safety certificate; or (B) the individual is under direct supervision of the individual's parent or another responsible adult. (c) An individual who is 16 years old or older may operate an electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter on a highway without: (i) a class D driver license; (ii) a motorcycle endorsement; or (iii) a personal electric vehicle safety certificate. (d) Notwithstanding the requirement described in Subsection (4)(a)(i), an individual who is 16 years old or older may operate a high power electric device on a highway if the individual has a class D driver license. (6) A peace officer may not stop an individual under suspicion of that individual violating Subsection (5) unless the peace officer observes the individual violate another provision of law. (7) An automated driving system as defined in Section 41-26-102.1 is not required to have a driver license. (8) (a) As used in this Subsection (8), a "quick fingerprint" is a fingerprint, taken on a biometric device, that is: (i) taken for the purpose of identifying an individual; (ii) queried against the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Bureau of Criminal Identification fingerprint database, National Crime Information Center database, or a similar fingerprint database system; (iii) not added to or stored in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Bureau of Criminal Identification fingerprint database, National Crime Information Center database, or a similar fingerprint database system; and (iv) accomplished in approximately 15 minutes or less. (b) An individual without a driver license, driving privilege card, or learner permit that is lawfully subjected to a stop by a peace officer as described in Section 77-7-15 shall present another form of government-issued identification. (c) Subject to Subsection (9), a peace officer shall take a quick fingerprint of an individual described in Subsection (8)(b) if: (i) the peace officer is unable to verify that the individual has been issued a driving credential; (ii) the individual does not provide a form of identification; or (iii) the peace officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the form of identification presented is fraudulent. (d) Nothing in this Subsection (8) prohibits a peace officer from conducting a full fingerprint panel subject to a noncustodial booking. (9) A peace officer is not required to comply with Subsection (8)(c) if the peace officer makes a reasonable determination that: (a) doing so would create a safety concern for the driver or peace officer; (b) doing so would prevent the peace officer from addressing other public safety considerations; (c) the peace officer does not have adequate equipment to take a fingerprint; (d) the driver is under 18 years old; or (e) the peace officer would be unable to complete a fingerprint check due to lack of cellular service. (10) A law enforcement agency shall ensure access to fingerprinting equipment to comply with Subsection (8) no later than January 1, 2028. (11) (a) Except as described in Subsection (11)(b) and (11)(c), an individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (11)(b)(iii), an individual who violates Subsection (4)(a)(i) is subject to a minimum fine of $350. (ii) The fine described in Subsection (11)(b)(i) is in addition to any other fine for a violation of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, or a local ordinance related to the operation of the motorcycle. (iii) (A) A court shall waive the fine imposed under Subsection (11)(b)(i) if the individual provides to the court within 30 days from the day on which the individual enters a plea, or within 30 days from the day on which the court imposes a sentence, whichever is later, proof that the individual has been issued a motorcycle endorsement as provided in this chapter. (B) A court may extend the 30-day time period described in Subsection (11)(b)(iii)(A) for a reasonable time period for the individual to obtain a motorcycle endorsement for good cause shown. (c) (i) An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if, at the time of the offense, the individual has previously been convicted of a violation of this section. (ii) In addition to the penalties described in Subsections (11)(a), (b), and (c)(i), an individual who violates this section is also subject to seizure of the vehicle as described in Section 41-1a-1101.5/5/2027 (1) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle or an autocycle on a highway in this state unless the human driver is: (a) granted the privilege to operate a motor vehicle by being licensed as a driver by the division under this chapter; (b) driving an official United States Government class D motor vehicle with a valid United States Government driver permit or license for that type of vehicle; (c) (i) driving a road roller, road machinery, or farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily drawn, moved, or propelled on the highways; and (ii) driving the vehicle described in Subsection (1)(c)(i) in conjunction with a construction or agricultural activity; (d) a nonresident who is at least 16 years old and younger than 18 years old who has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid license certificate issued to the nonresident in the nonresident's home state or country and is driving in the class or classes identified on the home state license certificate, except those persons referred to in Part 6, Drivers' License Compact, of this chapter; (e) a nonresident who is at least 18 years old and who has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid license certificate issued to the nonresident in the nonresident's home state or country if driving in the class or classes identified on the home state license certificate, except those persons referred to in Part 6, Drivers' License Compact, of this chapter; (f) driving under a learner permit in accordance with Section 53-3-210.5; (g) driving with a temporary license certificate issued in accordance with Section 53-3-207; or (h) exempt under Title 41, Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles. (2) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle or perform lateral or longitudinal vehicle motion control for a vehicle being towed by another motor vehicle upon a highway unless the human driver: (a) is licensed under this chapter to drive a motor vehicle of the type or class of motor vehicle being towed; or (b) is exempted under either Subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c). (3) (a) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle as a taxicab on a highway of this state unless the individual has a valid class D driver license issued by the division. (b) A human driver may not drive a motor vehicle as a private passenger carrier on a highway of this state unless the human driver has: (i) a taxicab endorsement issued by the division on the human driver's license certificate; or (ii) a commercial driver license with: (A) a taxicab endorsement; (B) a passenger endorsement; or (C) a school bus endorsement. (c) Nothing in Subsection (3)(b) is intended to exempt a human driver driving a motor vehicle as a private passenger carrier from regulation under other statutory and regulatory schemes, including: (i) 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; (ii) Title 34, Chapter 36, Transportation of Workers, and rules adopted by the Labor Commission in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (iii) Title 72, Chapter 9, Motor Carrier Safety Act, and rules adopted by the Motor Carrier Division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (4) (a) A human driver may not operate: (i) a motorcycle, including an electric motorcycle, unless the human driver has a valid class D driver license and a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter; or (ii) a street legal all-terrain vehicle unless the human driver has a valid class D driver license. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), a human driver operating a moped, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, is not required to have a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter. (c) An individual is not required to have a valid class D driver license if the person is: (i) operating a motor assisted scooter, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, in accordance with Section 41-6a-1115; or (ii) operating an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined in Section 41-6a-102, in accordance with Section 41-6a-1116. (d) A human driver operating an autocycle is not required to have a motorcycle endorsement issued under this chapter. (5) (a) As used in this Subsection (5), "personal electric vehicle safety certificate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-6a-1512. (b) An individual under 16 years old: (i) is not required to hold a class D driver license or a motorcycle endorsement to operate an electric assisted bicycle on a highway; and (ii) may not operate an electric assisted bicycle on a highway unless: (A) the individual obtains a personal electric vehicle safety certificate; or (B) the individual is under direct supervision of the individual's parent or another responsible adult. (c) An individual who is 16 years old or older may operate an electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter on a highway without: (i) a class D driver license; (ii) a motorcycle endorsement; or (iii) a personal electric vehicle safety certificate. (d) Notwithstanding the requirement described in Subsection (4)(a)(i), an individual who is 16 years old or older may operate a high power electric device on a highway if the individual has a class D driver license. (6) A peace officer may not stop an individual under suspicion of that individual violating Subsection (5) unless the peace officer observes the individual violate another provision of law. (7) An automated driving system as defined in Section 41-26-102.1 is not required to have a driver license. (8) (a) As used in this Subsection (8), a "quick fingerprint" is a fingerprint, taken on a biometric device, that is: (i) taken for the purpose of identifying an individual; (ii) queried against the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Bureau of Criminal Identification fingerprint database, National Crime Information Center database, or a similar fingerprint database system; (iii) not added to or stored in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Bureau of Criminal Identification fingerprint database, National Crime Information Center database, or a similar fingerprint database system; and (iv) accomplished in approximately 15 minutes or less. (b) An individual without a driver license, driving privilege card, or learner permit that is lawfully subjected to a stop by a peace officer as described in Section 77-7-15 shall present another form of government-issued identification. (c) Subject to Subsection (9), a peace officer shall take a quick fingerprint of an individual described in Subsection (8)(b) if: (i) the peace officer is unable to verify that the individual has been issued a driving credential; (ii) the individual does not provide a form of identification; or (iii) the peace officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the form of identification presented is fraudulent. (d) Nothing in this Subsection (8) prohibits a peace officer from conducting a full fingerprint panel subject to a noncustodial booking. (9) A peace officer is not required to comply with Subsection (8)(c) if the peace officer makes a reasonable determination that: (a) doing so would create a safety concern for the driver or peace officer; (b) doing so would prevent the peace officer from addressing other public safety considerations; (c) the peace officer does not have adequate equipment to take a fingerprint; (d) the driver is under 18 years old; or (e) the peace officer would be unable to complete a fingerprint check due to lack of cellular service. (10) A law enforcement agency shall ensure access to fingerprinting equipment to comply with Subsection (8) no later than January 1, 2028. (11) (a) Except as described in Subsection (11)(b) and (11)(c), an individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (11)(b)(iii), an individual who violates Subsection (4)(a)(i) is subject to a minimum fine of $350. (ii) The fine described in Subsection (11)(b)(i) is in addition to any other fine for a violation of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, or a local ordinance related to the operation of the motorcycle. (iii) (A) A court shall waive the fine imposed under Subsection (11)(b)(i) if the individual provides to the court within 30 days from the day on which the individual enters a plea, or within 30 days from the day on which the court imposes a sentence, whichever is later, proof that the individual has been issued a motorcycle endorsement as provided in this chapter. (B) A court may extend the 30-day time period described in Subsection (11)(b)(iii)(A) for a reasonable time period for the individual to obtain a motorcycle endorsement for good cause shown. (c) (i) An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if, at the time of the offense, the individual has previously been convicted of a violation of this section. (ii) In addition to the penalties described in Subsections (11)(a), (b), and (c)(i), an individual who violates this section is also subject to seizure of the vehicle as described in Section 41-1a-1101.
Utah Code § 53-3-903 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-903
§ 53-3-903. Motorcycle Rider Education Program.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The division shall develop standards for and administer the Motorcycle Rider Education Program. (b) The division shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this chapter. (2) The program shall include: (a) a novice rider training course; (b) a rider training course for experienced riders; and (c) an instructor training course. (3) The division may expand the program to include: (a) enhancing public awareness of motorcycle riders; (b) increasing the awareness of motorcycle riders of the effects of alcohol and drugs; (c) motorcycle rider skills improvement; (d) program and other motorcycle safety promotion; and (e) improvement of motorcycle licensing efforts. (4) (a) Subject to the restriction in Subsection (4)(b), rider training courses shall be open to all residents of the state who: (i) are at least 15 years 6 months of age; and (ii) either hold a valid learner permit or driver license for any classification or are eligible for a motorcycle learner permit. (b) A person who has been issued a learner permit may enroll in and complete a rider training course if the course is conducted on a closed course that: (i) is not conducted on a public highway; (ii) is approved by the division; and (iii) meets or exceeds established national standards for motorcycle rider training courses prescribed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (c) An adequate number of novice rider training courses shall be provided to meet the reasonably anticipated needs of all persons in the state who are eligible and who desire to participate in the program. (d) Program delivery may be phased in over a reasonable period of time. (5) (a) The division may enter into contracts with either public or private institutions to provide a rider training course approved by the division. (b) The institution shall issue certificates of completion in the manner and form prescribed by the director to persons who satisfactorily complete the requirements of the course. (c) An institution conducting a rider training course may charge a reasonable tuition fee to cover the cost of offering the course. (d) (i) The division may use program funds to defray its own expenses in administering the program. (ii) The division may reimburse entities that offer approved courses for actual expenses incurred in offering the courses, up to a limit established by the division based upon available program funds. (iii) Any reimbursement paid to an entity must be entirely reflected by the entity in reduced course enrollment fees for students. (6) (a) Standards for the motorcycle rider training courses, including standards for course curriculum, materials, and student evaluation, and standards for the training and approval of instructors shall meet or exceed established national standards for motorcycle rider training courses prescribed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (b) Motorcycle rider training courses shall be taught only by instructors approved under Section 53-3-904. (c) Motorcycle rider training courses for novices shall include at least eight hours of practice riding. (7) The commissioner shall appoint a full-time program coordinator to oversee and direct the program.
Utah Code § 53-6-302 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-6 / § 53-6-302
§ 53-6-302. Applicants for certification examination -- Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Before being allowed to take a dispatcher certification examination, each applicant shall meet the following requirements: (a) be: (i) a United States citizen; (ii) a United States national; or (iii) a lawful permanent resident of the United States who: (A) has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and (B) has legal authorization to work in the United States; (b) be 18 years old or older at the time of employment as a dispatcher; (c) be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. equivalent; (d) have not been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state; (e) have demonstrated good moral character, as determined by a background investigation; (f) be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the applicant's duty as a dispatcher; and (g) meet all other standards required by POST. (2) (a) An application for certification shall be accompanied by a criminal history background check of local, state, and national criminal history files and a background investigation. (b) The costs of the background check and investigation shall be borne by the applicant or the applicant's employing agency. (3) (a) Notwithstanding Title 77, Chapter 40a, Expungement of Criminal Records, regarding expungements, or a similar statute or rule of any other jurisdiction, any conviction obtained in this state or other jurisdiction, including a conviction that has been expunged, dismissed, or treated in a similar manner to either of these procedures, may be considered for purposes of this section. (b) Subsection (3)(a) applies to convictions entered both before and after May 1, 1995. (4) Any background check or background investigation performed under the requirements of this section shall be to determine eligibility for admission to training programs or qualification for certification examinations and may not be used as a replacement for any background investigations that may be required of an employing agency. (5) An applicant is considered to be of good moral character under Subsection (1)(e) if the applicant has not engaged in conduct that would be a violation of Subsection 53-6-309(1).
Utah Code § 53-19-301 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-19 / § 53-19-301
§ 53-19-301. Violation by private law enforcement agency -- Action by commissioner.
Status: in_force

(1) If a private law enforcement agency is in violation of, or has violated, a provision of this chapter, the commissioner may: (a) take informal action to remedy the violation; (b) place the private law enforcement agency on probation if the violation is a material violation; or (c) revoke the certification of the private law enforcement agency if: (i) the violation is so egregious that it constitutes a violation of public trust; (ii) (A) the violation is a material violation; (B) the private law enforcement agency has committed the same violation on a previous occasion; and (C) the private law enforcement agency was placed probation or had the certification of the private law enforcement agency revoked for the same violation; or (iii) after committing a material violation: (A) the commissioner provides the private law enforcement agency with a written notice described in Subsection (2); and (B) after the commissioner complies with Subsection (1)(c)(iii)(A), the private law enforcement agency commits the same violation or fails to take the corrective action described in the written notice described in Subsection (2). (2) The written notice required under Subsection (1)(c)(iii)(A) shall include: (a) a detailed description of the violation; (b) a statement that the violation constitutes a material violation; (c) a detailed description of the action the private law enforcement agency is required to take to remedy the violation; and (d) a specified, reasonable deadline for taking the action required to remedy the violation. (3) If a private law enforcement agency on probation is in violation of, or has violated, a material provision of probation, the commissioner may: (a) take informal action to remedy the violation; (b) extend an existing period of probation; or (c) revoke the certification of the private law enforcement agency. (4) If the commissioner takes action to revoke the certification of a private law enforcement agency, the certification remains in effect until all timely challenges or appeals are concluded and the action of the commissioner becomes final. (5) The certification of a private law enforcement agency remains in effect while the private law enforcement agency is on probation, unless the certification is revoked in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 53-7-301 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-301
§ 53-7-301. Short title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act."
Utah Code § 53-2a-801 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-801
§ 53-2a-801. Title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Emergency Interim Succession Act."
Utah Code § 53-11-115 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-11 / § 53-11-115
§ 53-11-115. License fees -- Deposit in General Fund.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) Fees for individual and agency licensure, registration, and renewal shall be set in accordance with Section 63J-1-504. (2) (a) The bureau may renew a license granted under this chapter upon receipt of an application on forms as prescribed by the board and upon receipt of the applicable fees if the licensee's application meets all the requirements for renewal. (b) If the bureau determines the license renewal application does not meet all the requirements for renewal, the bureau shall submit the renewal application to the board for review and action. (c) A license may not be renewed more than 90 days after its expiration. (d) A licensee may not engage in any activity subject to this chapter during any period between the date of expiration of the license and the renewal of the license. (3) (a) The board may reinstate a suspended license upon completion of the term of suspension. (b) Renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in any activity regulated by this chapter, or in any other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. (4) The board may not reinstate a revoked license or accept an application for a license from a person whose license has been revoked for at least one year after the date of revocation. (5) All fees, except the fingerprint processing fee, collected by the department under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Utah Code § 53-3-209 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-209
§ 53-3-209. Provisional licenses only for persons under 21 -- Separate point system -- Denial and suspension procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) The division may only grant a provisional license to a person younger than 21 years of age. (2) (a) The division shall make rules for the establishment and administration of a separate point system for persons granted provisional licenses to facilitate counseling, penalization, or both earlier than for persons 21 years of age or older. (b) The rules shall establish point thresholds at which each of the following actions are taken: (i) a warning letter; (ii) a request to appear for a hearing; (iii) a denial of the driving privilege for first or second actions where the point total established under Section 53-3-221 does not exceed the point threshold under which a person 21 years or older may be suspended; and (iv) a suspension of the driving privilege. (c) The rules shall require: (i) an extension of the denial or suspension period for further violations within the three-year period; and (ii) denial or suspension of the driving privilege for failure to appear for a hearing required under this section.
Utah Code § 53-8-301 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-8 / § 53-8-301
§ 53-8-301. Title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Aero Bureau Act."
Utah Code § 53-1-102 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-1 / § 53-1-102
§ 53-1-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this title: (a) "Capitol hill complex" means capitol hill, as defined in Section 63O-1-101. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety appointed under Section 53-1-107. (c) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety created in Section 53-1-103. (d) "Governor-elect" means an individual whom the board of canvassers determines to be the successful candidate for governor after a general election for the office of governor. (e) "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (f) "Law enforcement agency" means an entity or division of: (i) (A) the federal government, a state, or a political subdivision of a state; (B) an institution of higher education; or (C) a private institution of higher education, if the entity or division is certified by the commissioner under Title 53, Chapter 19, Certification of Private Law Enforcement Agency; and (ii) that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances. (g) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103. (h) "Motor vehicle" means every self-propelled vehicle and every vehicle propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, except motorized wheel chairs and vehicles moved solely by human power. (i) "Peace officer" means any officer certified in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. (j) "Public official" means: (i) a member of the Legislature; (ii) an individual elected to a position in the executive branch of state government; (iii) an individual appointed to or employed in a position in the executive or legislative branch of state government, if that individual: (A) occupies a policymaking position; (B) makes purchasing or contracting decisions; (C) drafts legislation or makes rules; (D) determines rates or fees; or (E) makes adjudicative decisions; (iv) an elected member of a local government, as defined in Section 36-11-102; (v) an individual appointed to or employed in a position in a local government, as defined in Section 36-11-102, if that individual: (A) occupies a policymaking position; (B) makes purchasing or contracting decisions; (C) drafts ordinances or resolutions, or drafts or makes rules; (D) determines rates or fees; or (E) makes adjudicative decisions; (vi) a member of a board of education, as defined in Section 36-11-102; (vii) an individual appointed to or employed in a position under a board of education, as defined in Section 36-11-102, if that individual: (A) occupies a policymaking position; (B) makes purchasing or contracting decisions; (C) drafts resolutions or policies, or drafts or makes rules; (D) determines rates or fees; (E) makes decisions relating to an education budget or the expenditure of public money; or (F) makes adjudicative decisions; or (viii) an immediate family member of an individual described in Subsections (1)(i)(i) through (vii). (k) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (2) The definitions provided in Subsection (1) are to be applied throughout this title in addition to definitions that are applicable to specific chapters or parts.
Utah Code § 53-10-107 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-107
§ 53-10-107. Admissibility in evidence of certified copies of division files.
Status: in_force

A copy of any fingerprint, record, document, or other evidence in the files of the division, certified by the commissioner to be a true copy of the original, is admissible in evidence in the same manner as the original.
Utah Code § 53-2a-1304 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-1304
§ 53-2a-1304. Allowed uses for disaster response and recovery grant funds.
Status: in_force

(1) An affected community may use or distribute grant funds provided under Section 53-2a-1303 in accordance with funding guidelines provided by the division, which may include providing funds for disaster response and recovery to: (a) an affected community member; (b) a publicly owned facility in the affected community; or (c) publicly owned infrastructure in the affected community. (2) The director may expend money from the account to pay necessary costs of evaluating and administering grants under this part. (3) In accordance with Section 53-2a-1305, the division shall establish standards and procedures for the distribution of grant funds under this section, including standards and procedures for determining: (a) when an individual or entity described in Subsection (1) (a), (b), or (c) may receive grant funds; (b) which costs are eligible for grant funds, including administration costs; and (c) minimum threshold payment amounts.
Utah Code § 53-7-217 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-217
§ 53-7-217. Portable fire extinguishers -- Permit required to perform hydrostatic testing.
Status: in_force

Each firm performing hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers shall: (1) perform the tests in accordance with the specifications of the United States Department of Transportation for compressed gas cylinders; and (2) obtain a permit from the division by applying in writing on forms provided by the division.
Utah Code § 53-5a-701 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-5a / § 53-5a-701
§ 53-5a-701. Definitions for part.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Air gun" means a .177 or .20 caliber, or equivalent 4.5mm or 5.0mm, pellet rifle or pellet pistol whose projectile is pneumatically propelled by compressed air or compressed gas such as carbon dioxide. (2) "Certified official" means a range safety officer, firearms instructor, or shooting coach certified by the National Rifle Association or equivalent national shooting organization. (3) "Group" means any organized club, organization, corporation, or association which at the time of use of the shooting range has a certified official in charge while shooting is taking place and while the range is open. (4) "Military range" means a shooting range located on a state military installation. (5) "Nonmilitary range" means a shooting range that is not a military range. (6) "Political subdivision" has the same meaning as defined in Section 17B-1-102 and includes a school district. (7) "Public funds" means funds provided by the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state. (8) "Shooting range" or "range" means an area designed and continuously operated under nationally recognized standards and operating practices for the use of rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, skeet, trap, black powder, archery, or any other similar shooting activities.
Utah Code § 53-3-236 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-236
§ 53-3-236. Interdicted person identifier -- License notation.
Status: in_force

(1) If the division receives a notification from a court as provided in Section 41-6a-505, 41-6a-509, 76-5-102.1, or 76-5-207, that an individual is an interdicted person, the division: (a) (i) may accept an application from the individual for a duplicate license that includes an interdicted person identifier; and (ii) if the individual submits an application and qualifies for a license certificate, may provide a license certificate with the interdicted person identifier; or (b) (i) may accept an application from the individual for a renewal of a license or an original license with an interdicted person identifier; and (ii) if the individual submits an application and qualifies for a license certificate, may provide a license certificate with an interdicted person identifier. (2) The division may not provide to an individual a license certificate without the interdicted person identifier during the time period the court has designated the person as an interdicted person. (3) (a) An individual may voluntarily apply for a duplicate license, original license, or renewal of a license that includes an interdicted person identifier. (b) An individual who voluntarily applies for a duplicate license, original license, or renewal of a license with an interdicted person identifier may not apply for another duplicate license, original license, or renewal of a license without the interdicted person identifier for at least 30 days after the application for the license certificate with the interdicted person identifier. (c) An individual who voluntarily applies for a duplicate license, original license, or renewal of a license with an interdicted person identifier is not required to pay the fee described in Subsection (5). (4) An individual may not hold a license certificate with an interdicted person identifier while also holding another license certificate. (5) Subject to Subsection (3)(c), the division may charge an administrative fee as described in Subsection 53-3-105(40) to an individual to process and provide a license certificate with an interdicted person identifier. (6) An individual who is designated as an interdicted person by a court is subject to the duplicate license fee and other fees necessary to administer the license certificate with the interdicted person identifier.
Utah Code § 53-7-215 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-215
§ 53-7-215. Portable fire extinguishers -- Persons not subject to part.
Status: in_force

(1) The filling or charging of portable fire extinguishers prior to initial sale by the manufacturer is not subject to this part. (2) Any firm that maintains its own fully equipped and specially staffed fire prevention, fire protection, and fire extinguisher servicing facilities is not subject to the licensing provisions of this part if it services only its own portable fire extinguishers. (3) Individuals shall maintain a current certificate of registration.
Utah Code § 53-2d-511 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-511
§ 53-2d-511. Limitation on repetitive applications.
Status: in_force

A person who has previously applied for a license under Sections 53-2d-506 through 53-2d-509 may not apply for a license for the same service that covers any exclusive geographic service area that was the subject of the prior application unless: (1) one year has passed from the date of the issuance of a final decision under Section 53-2d-507; or (2) all interested parties and the department agree that a new application is in the public interest.
Utah Code § 53-25-103 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-25 / § 53-25-103
§ 53-25-103. Airport dangerous weapon possession reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section, "department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102. (2) Beginning on January 1, 2026, a law enforcement agency having law enforcement jurisdiction over an airport shall annually, on or before April 30, submit a report to the department detailing: (a) for an offense described in Subsection 76-11-218(2)(a): (i) the number of issued written warnings; (ii) the number of issued citations; (iii) the number of referrals to a detective; and (iv) the number of referrals to a prosecutor; and (b) for an offense described in Subsection 76-11-218(2)(b): (i) the number of issued written warnings; and (ii) if applicable, the number of issued citations, including the number of individuals who have received more than one citation for the offense. (3) The department shall: (a) develop a standardized format for reporting the data described in Subsection (2); (b) compile the data submitted under Subsection (2); and (c) annually on or before August 1, publish a report of the data described in Subsection (2) on the department's website.
Utah Code § 53-3-706 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-706
§ 53-3-706. Procedure for home jurisdictions upon report of a licensee's failure to comply with out-of-state authority.
Status: in_force

The following is the procedure for the home jurisdiction: (1) (a) Upon receipt of a report of a failure to comply from the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction, the licensing authority of the home jurisdiction may notify the motorist and initiate a suspension action, in accordance with the home jurisdiction's procedures, and suspend the motorist's driver license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority. (b) Due process safeguards will be accorded. (2) The licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing jurisdictions as provided in the compact manual.
Utah Code § 53-6-204 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-6 / § 53-6-204
§ 53-6-204. Time of application for admission to training program.
Status: in_force

At the time a person is employed or appointed as a peace officer, the chief executive officer of the agency employing or appointing shall submit to a certified academy an application together with the required background information required under Section 53-6-203.
Utah Code § 53-3-805 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-805
§ 53-3-805. Identification card -- Contents -- Specifications.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Authorized guardian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (b) "Health care professional" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (c) "Invisible condition" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (d) "Invisible condition identification symbol" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (2) (a) The division shall issue an identification card that bears: (i) the distinguishing number assigned to the individual by the division; (ii) the name, birth date, and Utah residence address of the individual; (iii) a brief description of the individual for the purpose of identification; (iv) a photograph of the individual; (v) a photograph or other facsimile of the individual's signature; (vi) an indication whether the individual intends to make an anatomical gift under Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 3, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act; and (vii) if the individual states that the individual is a veteran of the United States military on the application for an identification card in accordance with Section 53-3-804 and provides verification that the individual received an honorable or general discharge from the United States Armed Forces, an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran for a regular identification card or a limited-term identification card issued on or after July 1, 2011. (b) An identification card issued by the division may not bear the individual's social security number or place of birth. (3) (a) The card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration. (b) Except as provided under Section 53-3-806, the size, form, and color of the card is prescribed by the commissioner. (c) The commissioner shall consult with and obtain approval from the design review board created in Section 41-1a-1611 regarding format and design of identification cards. (4) At the applicant's request, the card may include a statement that the applicant has a special medical problem or allergies to certain drugs, for the purpose of medical treatment. (5) (a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's identification card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department: (i) requests the division to include the invisible condition identification symbol; (ii) provides written verification from a health care professional that the individual is an individual with an invisible condition; and (iii) submits a signed waiver of liability for the release of any medical information to: (A) the department; (B) any person who has access to the individual's medical information as recorded on the individual's driving record or the Utah Criminal Justice Information System under this chapter; (C) any other person who may view or receive notice of the individual's medical information by seeing the individual's identification card or the individual's information in the Utah Criminal Justice Information System; (D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (5)(a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system; and (E) a dispatcher who accesses the information regarding the individual's invisible condition through the use of a local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system. (b) As part of the form described in Subsection (5)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the request and signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release of the individual's medical information to any person described in Subsection (5)(a)(iii), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law. (c) The division may not: (i) charge a fee to include the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's identification card; or (ii) after including the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's previously issued identification card, require the individual to provide subsequent written verification described in Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to include the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's extended identification card. (d) The division shall confirm with the Division of Professional Licensing that the health care professional described in Subsection (5)(a)(ii) holds a current state license. (e) The inclusion of an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's identification card in accordance with Subsection (5)(a) does not confer any legal rights or privileges on the individual, including parking privileges for individuals with disabilities under Section 41-1a-414. (f) For each individual issued an identification card under this section that includes an invisible condition identification symbol, the division shall include in the division's database a brief description of the nature of the individual's invisible condition in the individual's record and provide the brief description to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. (g) Except as provided in this section, the division may not release the information described in Subsection (5)(f). (h) Within 30 days after the day on which the division receives an individual's or the individual's authorized guardian's written request, the division shall: (i) remove from the individual's record in the division's database the invisible condition identification symbol and the brief description described in Subsection (5)(f); and (ii) provide the individual's updated record to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. (6) (a) If the division receives a notification from a court as provided in Section 41-6a-505, 41-6a-509, 76-5-102.1, or 76-5-207, that an individual is an interdicted person, the division: (i) may accept an application from the individual for an identification card that includes an interdicted person identifier; and (ii) if the individual submits an application and qualifies for an identification card, may provide an identification card with the interdicted person identifier. (b) (i) An individual may voluntarily apply for an identification card that includes an interdicted person identifier. (ii) An individual who voluntarily applies for an identification card with an interdicted person identifier may not apply for another identification card without the interdicted person identifier for at least 30 days after the application for the identification card with the interdicted person identifier. (iii) An individual who voluntarily applies for an identification card with an interdicted person identifier is not required to pay the fee described in Subsection (6)(d). (c) The division may not provide to an individual an identification card without the interdicted person identifier during the time period the court has designated the person as an interdicted person. (d) Subject to Subsection (6)(b)(iii), the division may charge an administrative fee as described in Subsection 53-3-105(40) to an individual to process and provide an identification card with an interdicted person identifier. (e) An individual who is designated as an interdicted person by a court is subject to the identification card fee and other fees necessary to administer the identification card with an interdicted person identifier. (7) As provided in Section 63G-2-302, the information described in Subsection (5)(a) is a private record for purposes of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act. (8) (a) The indication of intent under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) shall be authenticated by the applicant in accordance with division rule. (b) (i) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may, upon request, release to an organ procurement organization, as defined in Section 26B-8-301, the names and addresses of all individuals who under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) indicate that they intend to make an anatomical gift. (ii) An organ procurement organization may use released information only to: (A) obtain additional information for an anatomical gift registry; and (B) inform applicants of anatomical gift options, procedures, and benefits. (9) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may release to the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs the names and addresses of all individuals who indicate their status as a veteran under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(l). (10) The division and the division's employees are not liable, as a result of false or inaccurate information provided under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) or (l), for direct or indirect: (a) loss; (b) detriment; or (c) injury. (11) (a) The division may issue a temporary regular identification card to an individual while the individual obtains the required documentation to establish verification of the information described in Subsections 53-3-804(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (i)(i). (b) A temporary regular identification card issued under this Subsection (11) shall be recognized and grant the individual the same privileges as a regular identification card. (c) A temporary regular identification card issued under this Subsection (11) is invalid: (i) when the individual's regular identification card has been issued; (ii) when, for good cause, an applicant's application for a regular identification card has been refused; or (iii) upon expiration of the temporary regular identification card. (d) The division shall coordinate with: (i) the Department of Corrections in providing an inmate with a temporary regular identification card as described in Section 64-13-10.6; and (ii) a county jail in providing a county inmate with a temporary regular identification card as described in Section 17-72-411.
Utah Code § 53-10-105 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-105
§ 53-10-105. Assistance to law enforcement agencies -- Investigation of crimes -- Laboratory facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The commissioner may assist any law enforcement agency in: (a) establishing identification and investigation records systems; (b) establishing uniform crime reporting systems; (c) investigating any crime; (d) coordinating the exchange of criminal identification, intelligence, and investigation information among law enforcement agencies; and (e) providing the agencies with equipment, technical assistance, and instruction. (2) (a) At the governor's direction, the commissioner shall assign division employees to investigate any crime within this state for the purpose of identifying, apprehending, and convicting the perpetrator or perpetrators of that crime even if the commissioner has not received a request from a law enforcement agency. (b) The governor may establish a time period for the commissioner to pursue the investigation. (c) To accomplish the purposes of this section, the commissioner may provide, through the division, crime detection laboratory facilities.
Utah Code § 53-6-213 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-6 / § 53-6-213
§ 53-6-213. Appropriations from reparation fund.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The Legislature shall appropriate from the Crime Victim Compensation Fund established in Section 75E-5-302, to the division, funds for training of law enforcement officers in the state. (2) The department shall make an annual report to the Legislature, which includes the amount received during the previous fiscal year.
Utah Code § 53-7-308 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-308
§ 53-7-308. Licenses and certificates.
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in any of the following activities related to LPG unless the person has obtained an authorizing license or certification from the board: (1) container activities, including the manufacture, assembly, repair, sale, installation, or subframing of containers for use in this state, except that a license is not required for the sale of new containers of 96 pounds water capacity or less; (2) systems activities, including: (a) the installation, service, or repair of LPG systems for use in this state; and (b) laying or connecting of pipes and fittings connecting with or to systems or servicing a system and appliances to be used with LPG as a fuel; (3) appliance activities, including the service, installation, or repair of appliances used or to be used in this state in connection with systems using LPG as a fuel; or (4) product activities, including the sale, transportation, dispensation, or storage of LPG in this state, except that a license or certification is not required for a person: (a) who sells LPG but does not obtain possessory rights to the product sold; or (b) when the product is stored, transferred, or used by the final consumer.
Utah Code § 53-1-121 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-1 / § 53-1-121
§ 53-1-121. Technology and equipment for officer-involved critical incident investigation -- Rulemaking -- Legislative findings -- Revenue fund created.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall assist the law enforcement agencies of the state and the state's political subdivisions to obtain technology and equipment to assist in the investigation of officer-involved critical incidents in which a firearm is used. (2) To be eligible, the technology or equipment shall be: (a) capable of recording actual shots fired, including the date and time, from a specific weapon; (b) able to distinguish between actual shots fired and other, unrelated but contemporaneous, events; and (c) tamper-proof and unable to be removed or manipulated by the officer. (3) The department shall create a program to assist law enforcement agencies through monetary grants to: (a) purchase technology and equipment to assist in the investigation of officer-involved critical incidents involving a firearm; and (b) train law enforcement officers in the proper use and handling of any technology and equipment purchased in accordance with this section. (4) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commissioner shall make rules establishing a program with criteria and procedures for granting matching funds under this section to law enforcement agencies to purchase technology or equipment meeting the criteria in Subsection (2). (b) The rules shall require that funding provided to purchase technology or equipment under this section shall be matched by the requesting law enforcement agency. (5) The Legislature finds that the money is for a general and statewide public purpose. (6) Expenses accrued by the department in carrying out this section shall be provided from this appropriation, but may not exceed $40,000 annually. (7) The Legislature shall appropriate funds to the department to use for matching grants to local law enforcement agencies to carry out the purpose of this program. (8) The department shall report annually to the Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee on the program. The report shall contain: (a) the total amount of appropriations received by the program; (b) amounts granted from the program to local law enforcement agencies, including an accounting of technology purchased by the local law enforcement agency; (c) an accounting of any administrative expenses for the program paid out of the funds; (d) requests for funding that were not granted and the reason for denial; and (e) the total amount of remaining funds.
Utah Code § 53-3-506 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-506
§ 53-3-506. License expiration and renewal -- Fee required -- Disposition of revenue.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) All commercial driver training school licenses, commercial testing only school licenses, school operator licenses, and instructor licenses: (i) expire one year from the date of issuance; and (ii) may be renewed upon application to the commissioner as prescribed by rule. (b) Each application for an original or renewal school license, school operator license, or instructor license shall be accompanied by a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504. (c) A license fee may not be refunded if the license is rejected, suspended, or revoked. (2) The license fees collected under this part shall be: (a) placed in a fund designated as the "Commercial Driver Training Law Fund"; and (b) used under the supervision and direction of the director of the Division of Finance for the administration of this part.
Utah Code § 53-9-103 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-9 / § 53-9-103
§ 53-9-103. Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) The commissioner shall administer this chapter. (2) (a) The bureau, acting at the direction of the commissioner, shall issue a private investigator license to an applicant whom the board finds meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter. (b) The bureau shall issue a license to an apprentice applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter within five business days of receipt of the application. (c) The bureau shall notify each licensee under this chapter when a licensee's license is due for renewal in accordance with procedures established by rule. (3) (a) The bureau shall keep records of: (i) all applications for licenses under this chapter; and (ii) all bonds and proof of certificates of liability and workers' compensation insurance required to be filed. (b) The records shall include statements as to whether a license or renewal license has been issued for each application. (4) If a license is revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or if a licensee is placed on probation, the date of filing the order for revocation, suspension, cancellation, denial, or probation shall be included in the records. (5) The bureau shall maintain: (a) a list of all licensees whose license has been revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or canceled; and (b) a written record of complaints filed against licensees. (6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commissioner may make rules governing the administration of the provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 53-8-207 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-8 / § 53-8-207
§ 53-8-207. Falsely representing to be official station or safety inspector.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not in any manner represent any place as a safety inspection station unless the station is operating under a valid permit issued by the division. (2) A person may not issue a safety inspection certificate unless the person: (a) is a safety inspector certified by the division; (b) is operating under a valid safety inspection station permit issued by the division; and (c) performs the safety inspection on the motor vehicle in compliance with Section 53-8-205. (3) An unauthorized person may not knowingly possess safety inspection certificates.
Utah Code § 53-22-101 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-22 / § 53-22-101
§ 53-22-101. School Security Act -- Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Advisory board" means the Education Advisory Board created in Section 53-22-104.2. (2) "County security chief" means the individual whom a county sheriff appoints in accordance with Section 53-22-103 to oversee school safety. (3) "Local education agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-1-102. (4) "Public school" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-205.1. (5) "School" means an elementary school or a secondary school that: (a) is a public school; and (b) provides instruction for one or more of the grades of kindergarten through grade 12. (6) "School is in session" means the same as the term is defined in Section 53E-3-516. (7) "School resource officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-8-701. (8) "State security chief" means an individual appointed by the commissioner under Section 53-22-102. (9) "Task force" means the School Security Task Force created in Section 53-22-104.1.
Utah Code § 53-2a-215 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-215
§ 53-2a-215. Requirements for long-term emergency response -- Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (2), and in accordance with Subsection (1)(b), during a long-term state of emergency, the governor may not take an executive action in response to the emergency until the governor has provided notice of the proposed action to the legislative emergency response committee no later than 24 hours before the governor issues the executive action. (ii) The governor: (A) shall provide the notice required by Subsection (1)(a)(i) using the best available method under the circumstances as determined by the governor; (B) may provide the notice required by Subsection (1)(a)(i) in electronic format; and (C) shall provide the notice in written form, if practicable. (b) Except for any conflicting provision in this section, the governor shall comply with the requirements of this chapter to take an executive action in response to a long-term emergency. (c) If the governor takes executive action in response to a long-term emergency as described in this Subsection (1), the governor is not required to provide: (i) the notice described in Subsection 53-2a-209(4)(a)(v); or (ii) the report described in Section 53-2a-210. (2) (a) The governor may take executive action in response during a long-term emergency without complying with Subsection (1) only if the governor finds that: (i) there is an imminent threat of serious bodily injury, loss of life, or substantial harm to property; and (ii) compliance with Subsection (1) would increase the threat of serious bodily injury, loss of life, or substantial harm to property. (b) If the governor takes executive action in response to a long-term emergency without complying with the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor shall provide in the executive action an explanation why the requirements of Subsection (1)(a) were not met. (3) This section supersedes any conflicting provisions of Utah law. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governor may not suspend the application or enforcement of this section.
Utah Code § 53-2a-1011 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-1011
§ 53-2a-1011. Enforcement of orders and rules.
Status: in_force

The governor may apply to any district court for appropriate equitable relief against any person violating or failing to carry out the provisions of this part or any order or rule issued pursuant to this part.
Utah Code § 53-2d-808 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-808
§ 53-2d-808. Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if the person removes, tampers with, or otherwise disturbs an AED, AED cabinet or enclosure, or AED sign, unless: (1) the person is authorized by the AED owner for the purpose of: (a) inspecting the AED or AED cabinet or enclosure; or (b) performing maintenance or repairs on the AED, the AED cabinet or enclosure, a wall or structure that the AED cabinet or enclosure is directly attached to, or an AED sign; (2) the person is responding to, or providing care to, a potential sudden cardiac arrest patient; or (3) the person acts in good faith with the intent to support, and not to violate, the recognized purposes of the AED.
Utah Code § 53-3-205.5 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-205.5
§ 53-3-205.5. Fingerprint and photograph submission requirements for driving privilege card applicants and cardholders -- Approved private fingerprint vendor requests -- Division approval of a vendor.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Every applicant for an original driving privilege card shall submit an application to the division and, in a sealed envelope provided by the Bureau of Criminal Identification, an approved fingerprint vendor, or a law enforcement agency, either: (i) a photograph of the applicant and the applicant's fingerprints; or (ii) a photograph of the applicant and a confirmation form from an approved fingerprint vendor, described in Subsection (1)(c), stating that: (A) the vendor attests that the vendor verified the photograph to be placed in the envelope is a photograph of the individual whose fingerprints were digitally taken; and (B) the vendor attests to have electronically submitted the digital fingerprint scans of the photographed individual directly to the Bureau of Criminal Identification's fingerprint database. (b) If an applicant for a renewal of a driving privilege card has not previously submitted the required materials listed in Subsection (1)(a) to the division, the applicant shall submit the required materials listed in Subsection (1)(a) in a sealed envelope provided by the Bureau of Criminal Identification or a law enforcement agency. (c) (i) The division shall create and maintain on the division's website a list of approved fingerprint vendors and each vendor's contact information. (ii) The division shall review an approval request from a fingerprint vendor and determine whether to approve the vendor and add the vendor to the approved fingerprint vendor website list. (iii) The division shall approve a fingerprint vendor and add the vendor to the division's website list if the vendor: (A) uses digital fingerprint technology that can submit digital fingerprints directly to the Bureau of Criminal Identification's database; (B) agrees to verify the identity of the individual by visually inspecting a government-issued photograph identification, as described in Subsection (1)(c)(iv), that the individual is required to present to the vendor; (C) agrees to certify on the fingerprint confirmation form that the individual fingerprinted and the individual photographed under Subsection (1)(a)(ii) are the same individual; and (D) agrees to place the photograph and fingerprint confirmation form inside the envelope described in Subsection (1)(a) and to seal the envelope. (iv) A fingerprint vendor may accept a government-issued form of identification described in Subsection (1)(c)(v) for purposes of Subsection (1)(c)(iii)(B) if the identification includes the individual's name and photograph. (v) A fingerprint vendor may accept the following photographic identifications required in Subsection (1)(c)(iv): (A) a driver license from any state or country; (B) an identification card from any state or country; (C) a passport from any country; (D) a passport card from any country; (E) a border crossing card; (F) a consulate card from any country; (G) a visa; (H) an employment authorization card; (I) a foreign voter's registration card; (J) a military identification card; and (K) other forms of identification approved by the division. (d) (i) The Bureau of Criminal Identification, an approved fingerprint vendor, or a law enforcement agency that has the capability of handling fingerprint and photograph submissions shall take the applicant's fingerprints and photo for submission under Subsection (1). (ii) An approved fingerprint vendor shall take the applicant's fingerprints via digital fingerprint technology and electronically submit the digital fingerprint scans directly to the Bureau of Criminal Identification's database. (2) The division shall submit fingerprints or a fingerprint confirmation form for each person described in Subsection (1) to the Bureau of Criminal Identification established in Section 53-10-201. (3) The Bureau of Criminal Identification shall: (a) check the fingerprints submitted under Subsection (1) against the applicable state and regional criminal records databases; (b) maintain a separate file of fingerprints submitted under Subsection (1) for search by future submissions to the local, state, and regional criminal records databases, including latent prints; and (c) provide notice to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security of any new or existing criminal history record or new or existing warrant information contained in or entered in local, state, or regional databases. (4) In addition to any other fees authorized by this chapter, the division shall: (a) impose on individuals submitting fingerprints in accordance with this section the fees that the Bureau of Criminal Identification is authorized to collect for the services the Bureau of Criminal Identification or other authorized agency provides under this section; and (b) remit the fees collected under Subsection (4)(a) to the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
Utah Code § 53-7-410 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-7 / § 53-7-410
§ 53-7-410. Preemption.
Status: in_force

This part shall be repealed if a federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard that preempts this part is adopted and becomes effective.
Utah Code § 53-3-221.7 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-3 / § 53-3-221.7
§ 53-3-221.7. Disclosure of license information for the Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall disclose to the attorney general, if requested, the following information for use in connection with the Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry established by Title 77, Chapter 42, Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry: (a) all names and aliases under which an offender has obtained a driver license, but not including any online or Internet identifiers; (b) a physical description of an offender, including the offender's: (i) date of birth; (ii) height; (iii) weight; (iv) eye color; and (v) hair color; (c) the most current driver license photograph of an offender, as allowed in Subsection (2)(b)(ii); and (d) the last known address of an offender. (2) (a) The information in Subsections (1)(a) and (c) may be publicly posted on the Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry, pursuant to Subsection 77-42-104(4), in order to assist the public in the accurate identification of offenders. (b) The driver license photograph under Subsection (1)(c) may be publicly posted on the registry only if: (i) the offender has not registered as required under Section 77-42-106; (ii) the attorney general has attempted to contact the offender at the last known address listed in the division's records regarding the failure to register; and (iii) 30 or more days have passed since the most recent attempt to contact the offender. (c) The information in Subsection (1)(d) may only be used by the attorney general to assist in locating and communicating with an offender, and may not be publicly posted on the Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry.
Utah Code § 53-1-303 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-1 / § 53-1-303
§ 53-1-303. Creation of Management Information Services Division -- Appointment of director -- Qualifications -- Term -- Compensation.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Management Information Services Division. (2) The division shall be administered by a director appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the governor. (3) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be experienced in administration and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner and as provided by law. (4) The director acts under the supervision and control of the commissioner and may be removed from his position at the will of the commissioner. (5) The director shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
Utah Code § 53-2a-1303 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-1303
§ 53-2a-1303. Disaster Response and Recovery Grant.
Status: in_force

(1) The division may grant money under Subsection 53-2a-1302(4) appropriated from the account after receiving an application from an affected community for a disaster response and recovery grant. (2) An affected community is eligible to receive a disaster response and recovery grant appropriated from the account if: (a) the affected community submits an application described in Subsection (1) that includes the information required by the rules described in Section 53-2a-1305; (b) the occurrence of a disaster in the affected community results in: (i) the president of the United States declaring an emergency or major disaster in the state; (ii) the governor declaring a state of emergency under Section 53-2a-206; or (iii) the local municipality or county declaring an emergency under Section 53-2a-208; (c) the governing body of the affected community conducts an official damage assessment of the disaster; (d) the division, after reviewing the application described in Subsection (2)(a), the official damage assessment described in Subsection (2)(c), and other information relevant to the division's determination, determines that a grant to the affected community would be an appropriate and necessary use of account funds; (e) the division determines there is sufficient money for the grant; and (f) the affected community agrees to grant funding requirements as determined by the division, including the affected community's minimum threshold payment amount.
Utah Code § 53-22-109 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-22 / § 53-22-109
§ 53-22-109. School safety -- Compliance.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Compliance issue" means a violation of a school safety requirement under: (i) this chapter; or (ii) rules established in accordance with this chapter. (b) "Tiered system of support" means an escalating system of: (i) technical assistance; (ii) intervention; and (iii) corrective action. (2) The state security chief shall, in collaboration with the School Safety Center: (a) establish a tiered system of support for a compliance issue; (b) develop implementation procedures for the system; and (c) define criteria for: (i) evaluating a compliance issue; (ii) assigning an appropriate tier; and (iii) monitoring progress. (3) In establishing the system under Subsection (2), the state security chief and School Safety Center shall consider: (a) severity of the compliance issue; (b) risk to student and staff safety; (c) available technical assistance resources; (d) local education agency capacity; and (e) required corrective action timelines.
Utah Code § 53-5a-201 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-5a / § 53-5a-201
§ 53-5a-201. Findings.
Status: in_force

To protect and preserve the individual right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 6, the Legislature makes the following findings: (1) the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to the state and the state's people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the United States Constitution and reserves to the state and people of Utah certain powers as those powers were understood at the time that Utah was admitted to statehood; (2) the guarantee of powers to the state and the state's people under the Tenth Amendment is a matter of contract between the state and people of Utah and the United States as of the time of statehood; (3) the Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to the people rights not granted in the United States Constitution and reserves to the people of Utah certain rights as those rights were understood at the time that Utah was admitted to statehood; (4) the guarantee of rights to the people under the Ninth Amendment is a matter of contract between the state and people of Utah and the United States as of the time of statehood; (5) the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reserves to the people the right to keep and bear arms as that right was understood at the time that Utah was admitted to statehood, and the guarantee of the right is a matter of contract between the state and people of Utah and the United States as of the time of statehood; and (6) the Utah Constitution clearly secures to Utah citizens, and prohibits unconstitutional government interference with, the right of individual Utah citizens to keep and bear arms.
Utah Code § 53-29-302 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-29 / § 53-29-302
§ 53-29-302. Law enforcement and agency responsibilities related to the registry.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Dynamic factors" means an individual's individual characteristics, issues, resources, or circumstances that: (i) can change or be influenced; and (ii) affect the risk of: (A) recidivism; or (B) violating conditions of probation or parole. (b) "Multi-domain assessment" means an evaluation process or tool that reports in quantitative and qualitative terms an offender's condition, stability, needs, resources, dynamic factors, and static factors that affect the offender's transition into the community and compliance with conditions of probation or parole. (c) "Static factors" means an individual's individual characteristics, issues, resources, or circumstances that: (i) are unlikely to be changeable or influenced; and (ii) affect the risk of: (A) recidivism; or (B) violating conditions of probation or parole. (2) A law enforcement agency shall: (a) in the manner prescribed by the department, inform the department of: (i) the receipt of a report or complaint of a registrable offense, within three business days after the day on which the law enforcement agency received the report or complaint; and (ii) the arrest of an individual suspected of a registrable offense, within five business days after the day on which the law enforcement agency arrested the individual; (b) comply with Subsection (10); and (c) comply with the requirements described in Section 53-29-308. (3) The Department of Corrections shall: (a) register an offender in the custody of the Department of Corrections with the department upon: (i) placement on probation; (ii) commitment to a secure correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections; (iii) release from confinement to parole status, termination or expiration of sentence, or escape; (iv) entrance to and release from any community-based residential program operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections; or (v) termination of probation or parole; (b) (i) for an offender convicted after May 7, 2025, of an offense committed in this state that requires the individual to register as a sex offender, conduct, if available, multi-domain assessments that are validated for the population and offense type of the offender to inform the treatment and supervision needs of the offender; and (ii) 30 days after the day on which a calendar quarterly period ends, submit the results of any risk assessments completed under Subsection (3)(b)(i) during the preceding quarter to the Department of Criminal Justice; (c) comply with Subsection (10); and (d) ensure the Division of Adult Probation and Parole created in Section 64-14-202 complies with the requirements described in Sections 53-29-309 and 64-14-203. (4) The sheriff of the county in which an offender is confined shall: (a) register an offender with the department, as required under this chapter, if the offender is not in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is confined in a correctional facility not operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections upon: (i) commitment to the correctional facility; and (ii) release from confinement; (b) comply with Subsection (10); and (c) comply with the requirements described in Sections 17-72-301 and 53-29-308. (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), if an offender is sent on an assignment outside a secure facility, including being assigned for firefighting or disaster control, the official who has physical custody of the offender shall, within a reasonable time after the day of the offender's removal from the secure facility, notify the local law enforcement agencies where the offender is assigned. (b) Subsection (5)(a) does not apply to an offender temporarily released from a secure facility setting who is under the supervision of a correctional facility official. (6) The division shall: (a) register an offender in the custody of the division with the department, as required under this chapter, before the offender's release from custody of the division; and (b) comply with Subsection (10). (7) A state mental hospital shall: (a) register an offender committed to the state mental hospital with the department, as required under this chapter, upon the offender's admission and upon the offender's discharge; and (b) comply with Subsection (10). (8) (a) A municipal or county law enforcement agency shall: (i) register an offender who resides within the agency's jurisdiction and is not under the supervision of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections; (ii) comply with Subsection (10); and (iii) comply with the requirements described in Section 53-29-308. (b) A municipal or county law enforcement agency may conduct offender registration under this chapter, if the agency ensures that the agency's staff responsible for registration: (i) have received initial training by the department and have been certified by the department as qualified and authorized to conduct registrations and enter offender registration information into the registry database; and (ii) annually certifies with the department. (9) An agency in the state that registers with the department an offender on probation, an offender who has been released from confinement to parole status or termination, or an offender whose sentence has expired, shall inform the offender of the duty to comply with the continuing registration requirements of this chapter during the period of registration required in Section 53-29-203, including: (a) notification to the state agencies in the states where the registrant presently resides and plans to reside when moving across state lines; (b) verification of address at least every 60 days in accordance with a parole agreement for lifetime parolees; and (c) notification to the out-of-state agency where the offender is living, regardless of whether the offender is a resident of that state. (10) If an entity that is required to register an offender under this section discovers that a sex offender does not have a residential address to provide under Subsection 53-29-304(4)(a)(ii), the entity shall, within one business day after the day on which the entity discovers the information, coordinate with the department, in accordance with Section 53-29-406, to ensure that: (a) the sex offender will begin to be monitored under the monitoring program described in Section 53-29-406; or (b) the responsible entity under Section 53-29-406 seeks an arrest warrant for the sex offender.7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Dynamic factors" means an individual's individual characteristics, issues, resources, or circumstances that: (i) can change or be influenced; and (ii) affect the risk of: (A) recidivism; or (B) violating conditions of probation or parole. (b) "Multi-domain assessment" means an evaluation process or tool that reports in quantitative and qualitative terms an offender's condition, stability, needs, resources, dynamic factors, and static factors that affect the offender's transition into the community and compliance with conditions of probation or parole. (c) "Static factors" means an individual's individual characteristics, issues, resources, or circumstances that: (i) are unlikely to be changeable or influenced; and (ii) affect the risk of: (A) recidivism; or (B) violating conditions of probation or parole. (2) A law enforcement agency shall: (a) in the manner prescribed by the department, inform the department of: (i) the receipt of a report or complaint of a registrable offense, within three business days after the day on which the law enforcement agency received the report or complaint; and (ii) the arrest of an individual suspected of a registrable offense, within five business days after the day on which the law enforcement agency arrested the individual; (b) comply with Subsection (10); and (c) comply with the requirements described in Section 53-29-308. (3) The Department of Corrections shall: (a) register an offender in the custody of the Department of Corrections with the department upon: (i) placement on probation; (ii) commitment to a secure correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections; (iii) release from confinement to parole status, termination or expiration of sentence, or escape; (iv) entrance to and release from any community-based residential program operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections; or (v) termination of probation or parole; (b) (i) for an offender convicted after May 7, 2025, of an offense committed in this state that requires the individual to register as a sex offender, conduct, if available, multi-domain assessments that are validated for the population and offense type of the offender to inform the treatment and supervision needs of the offender; and (ii) 30 days after the day on which a calendar quarterly period ends, submit the results of any risk assessments completed under Subsection (3)(b)(i) during the preceding quarter to the Department of Criminal Justice; (c) comply with Subsection (10); and (d) ensure the Division of Adult Probation and Parole created in Section 64-14-202 complies with the requirements described in Sections 53-29-309 and 64-14-203. (4) The sheriff of the county in which an offender is confined shall: (a) register an offender with the department, as required under this chapter, if the offender is not in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is confined in a correctional facility not operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections upon: (i) commitment to the correctional facility; and (ii) release from confinement; (b) comply with Subsection (10); and (c) comply with the requirements described in Sections 17-72-301 and 53-29-308. (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), if an offender is sent on an assignment outside a secure facility, including being assigned for firefighting or disaster control, the official who has physical custody of the offender shall, within a reasonable time after the day of the offender's removal from the secure facility, notify the local law enforcement agencies where the offender is assigned. (b) Subsection (5)(a) does not apply to an offender temporarily released from a secure facility setting who is under the supervision of a correctional facility official. (6) The division shall: (a) register an offender in the custody of the division with the department, as required under this chapter, before the offender's release from custody of the division; and (b) comply with Subsection (10). (7) A state mental hospital shall: (a) register an offender committed to the state mental hospital with the department, as required under this chapter, upon the offender's admission and upon the offender's discharge; and (b) comply with Subsection (10). (8) (a) A municipal or county law enforcement agency shall: (i) register an offender who resides within the agency's jurisdiction and is not under the supervision of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections; (ii) comply with Subsection (10); and (iii) comply with the requirements described in Section 53-29-308. (b) A municipal or county law enforcement agency may conduct offender registration under this chapter, if the agency ensures that the agency's staff responsible for registration: (i) have received initial training by the department and have been certified by the department as qualified and authorized to conduct registrations and enter offender registration information into the registry database; and (ii) annually certifies with the department. (9) An agency in the state that registers with the department an offender on probation, an offender who has been released from confinement to parole status or termination, or an offender whose sentence has expired, shall inform the offender of the duty to comply with the continuing registration requirements of this chapter during the period of registration required in Section 53-29-203, including: (a) notification to the state agencies in the states where the registrant presently resides and plans to reside when moving across state lines; (b) verification of address at least every 60 days in accordance with a parole agreement for lifetime parolees; and (c) notification to the out-of-state agency where the offender is living, regardless of whether the offender is a resident of that state. (10) If an entity that is required to register an offender under this section discovers that a sex offender does not have a residential address to provide under Subsection 53-29-304(4)(a)(ii), the entity shall, within one business day after the day on which the entity discovers the information, coordinate with the department, in accordance with Section 53-29-406, to ensure that: (a) the sex offender will begin to be monitored under the monitoring program described in Section 53-29-406; or (b) the responsible entity under Section 53-29-406 seeks an arrest warrant for the sex offender.
Utah Code § 53-25-502 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-25 / § 53-25-502
§ 53-25-502. Law enforcement agency reporting requirements for certain firearm data.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Antique firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101. (b) "Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102. (c) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101. (d) (i) "Untraceable firearm" means a firearm: (A) that was manufactured, assembled, or otherwise created in a manner such that a serial number or other legally required identifying number or marking is not affixed to the firearm; (B) that is made of plastic, fiberglass, or another material that would not be detectable by a detection device commonly used at an airport or other public building for security screening; or (C) on which the identifying serial number or other legally required identifying number or marking has been removed or altered such that the firearm's provenance cannot be traced. (ii) "Untraceable firearm" does not include an antique firearm. (2) (a) Beginning on July 1, 2027, a law enforcement agency shall collect and annually, on or before April 30, report to the department the following data for the previous calendar year: (i) the number of criminal offenses reported to, or investigated by, the law enforcement agency in which the law enforcement agency determined that a lost, stolen, or untraceable firearm was used in the commission of the criminal offense, categorized by the type of offense; and (ii) the number of firearms, separated by each category described in Subsections (2)(a)(ii)(A) through (E), in the custody of the law enforcement agency that were: (A) returned to the property owner; (B) destroyed; (C) retained in evidence or other storage; (D) transferred to another governmental entity; or (E) submitted to a non-governmental entity for sale or disposal under Section 77-11a-403. (b) A law enforcement agency shall compile the data described in Subsection (2)(a) for each calendar year in the standardized format developed by the department under Subsection (3). (c) The reporting requirements under Subsection (2)(a)(i) do not apply to a criminal offense or investigation for an offense under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act, that involves a firearm. (3) The department shall: (a) develop a standardized format for reporting the data described in Subsection (2); (b) compile the data submitted under Subsection (2); and (c) annually on or before August 1, publish a report of the data described in Subsection (2) on the department's website. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) the Department of Corrections; or (b) a law enforcement agency created under Section 41-3-104.7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Antique firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101. (b) "Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102. (c) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101. (d) (i) "Untraceable firearm" means a firearm: (A) that was manufactured, assembled, or otherwise created in a manner such that a serial number or other legally required identifying number or marking is not affixed to the firearm; (B) that is made of plastic, fiberglass, or another material that would not be detectable by a detection device commonly used at an airport or other public building for security screening; or (C) on which the identifying serial number or other legally required identifying number or marking has been removed or altered such that the firearm's provenance cannot be traced. (ii) "Untraceable firearm" does not include an antique firearm. (2) (a) Beginning on July 1, 2027, a law enforcement agency shall collect and annually, on or before April 30, report to the department the following data for the previous calendar year: (i) the number of criminal offenses reported to, or investigated by, the law enforcement agency in which the law enforcement agency determined that a lost, stolen, or untraceable firearm was used in the commission of the criminal offense, categorized by the type of offense; and (ii) the number of firearms, separated by each category described in Subsections (2)(a)(ii)(A) through (E), in the custody of the law enforcement agency that were: (A) returned to the property owner; (B) destroyed; (C) retained in evidence or other storage; (D) transferred to another governmental entity; or (E) submitted to a non-governmental entity for sale or disposal under Section 77-11a-403. (b) A law enforcement agency shall compile the data described in Subsection (2)(a) for each calendar year in the standardized format developed by the department under Subsection (3). (c) The reporting requirements under Subsection (2)(a)(i) do not apply to a criminal offense or investigation for an offense under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act, that involves a firearm. (3) The department shall: (a) develop a standardized format for reporting the data described in Subsection (2); (b) compile the data submitted under Subsection (2); and (c) annually on or before August 1, publish a report of the data described in Subsection (2) on the department's website. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) the Department of Corrections; or (b) a law enforcement agency created under Section 41-3-104.
Utah Code § 53-13-104 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-13 / § 53-13-104
§ 53-13-104. Correctional officer.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) "Correctional officer" means a sworn and certified officer employed by the Department of Corrections, any political subdivision of the state, or any private entity which contracts with the state or its political subdivisions to incarcerate inmates who is charged with the primary duty of providing community protection. (b) "Correctional officer" includes an individual assigned to carry out any of the following types of functions: (i) controlling, transporting, supervising, and taking into custody of persons arrested or convicted of crimes; (ii) supervising and preventing the escape of persons in state and local incarceration facilities; (iii) guarding and managing inmates and providing security and enforcement services at a correctional facility; and (iv) employees of the Board of Pardons and Parole serving on or before September 1, 1993, whose primary responsibility is to prevent and detect crime, enforce criminal statutes, and provide security to the Board of Pardons and Parole, and who are designated by the Board of Pardons and Parole, approved by the commissioner of public safety, and certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division. (2) (a) Correctional officers have peace officer authority only while on duty. The authority of correctional officers employed by the Department of Corrections is regulated by Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison. (b) Correctional officers may carry firearms only if authorized by and under conditions specified by the director of the Department of Corrections or the chief law enforcement officer of the employing agency. (3) (a) An individual may not exercise the authority of an adult correctional officer until the individual has satisfactorily completed a basic training program for correctional officers and the director of the Department of Corrections has certified the completion of training to the director of the division. (b) An individual may not exercise the authority of a county correctional officer until: (i) the individual has satisfactorily completed a basic training program for correctional officers and any other specialized training required by the local law enforcement agency; and (ii) the chief administrator of the local law enforcement agency has certified the completion of training to the director of the division. (4) (a) The Department of Corrections of the state shall establish and maintain a correctional officer basic course and in-service training programs as approved by the director of the division with the advice and consent of the council. (b) The in-service training shall: (i) consist of no fewer than 40 hours per year; and (ii) be conducted by the agency's own staff or other agencies. (5) The local law enforcement agencies may establish correctional officer basic, advanced, or in-service training programs as approved by the director of the division with the advice and consent of the council. (6) An individual shall be 19 years old or older before being certified or employed as a correctional officer under this section.
Utah Code § 53-9-109 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-9 / § 53-9-109
§ 53-9-109. Application for agency license -- Liability insurance -- Workers' compensation.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) Every application for an agency license to engage in the private investigative business shall provide to the bureau: (a) the full name and business address of the applicant; (b) one passport-size color photograph of the applicant; (c) the name under which the applicant intends to do business; (d) a statement that the applicant intends to engage in the private investigative business; (e) a verified statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as provided in Section 53-9-108; and (f) the fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111. (2) Before the issuance or renewal of an agency license, the applicant shall provide to the bureau: (a) a certificate of liability insurance; and (b) a certificate of workers' compensation insurance, if applicable. (3) The liability insurance required by this section shall: (a) protect against liability to third persons; (b) contain a limit of liability in an amount of not less than $500,000; (c) be continuous in form and run concurrently with the license period; and (d) provide for notice to the bureau in the event of cancellation of the liability insurance. (4) (a) The bureau shall cancel a license when it receives notice from the insurer that liability insurance required under Subsection (2) has expired or been canceled. (b) The licensee shall be notified by the bureau when a license has been cancelled under this Subsection (4). (c) The license may be reinstated when the licensee: (i) files proof of liability insurance for the remainder of the license period; and (ii) pays the reinstatement fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.
Utah Code § 53-2d-502 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2d / § 53-2d-502
§ 53-2d-502. Exclusive geographic service areas.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Each ground ambulance provider license issued under this part shall be for an exclusive geographic service area as described in the license. (b) Only the licensed ground ambulance provider may respond to an ambulance request that originates within the provider's exclusive geographic service area, except as provided in Subsection (5) and Section 53-2d-516. (2) (a) Each paramedic provider license issued under this part shall be for an exclusive geographic service area as described in the license. (b) Only the licensed paramedic provider may respond to a paramedic request that originates within the exclusive geographic service area, except as provided in Subsection (6) and Section 53-2d-516. (3) Nothing in this section may be construed as either requiring or prohibiting that the formation of boundaries in a given location be the same for a licensed paramedic provider and a licensed ambulance provider. (4) (a) A licensed ground ambulance or paramedic provider may, as necessary, enter into a mutual aid agreement to allow another licensed provider to give assistance in times of unusual demand. (b) A mutual aid agreement shall include a formal written plan detailing the type of assistance and the circumstances under which it would be given. (c) The parties to a mutual aid agreement shall submit a copy of the agreement to the bureau. (d) Notwithstanding this Subsection (4), a licensed provider may not subcontract with another entity to provide services in the licensed provider's exclusive geographic service area. (5) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a licensed ground ambulance provider may respond to an ambulance request that originates from the exclusive geographic area of another provider: (a) pursuant to a mutual aid agreement; (b) to render assistance on a case-by-case basis to that provider; and (c) as necessary to meet needs in time of disaster or other major emergency. (6) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), a licensed paramedic provider may respond to a paramedic request that originates from the exclusive geographic area of another provider: (a) pursuant to a mutual aid agreement; (b) to render assistance on a case-by-case basis to that provider; and (c) as necessary to meet needs in time of disaster or other major emergency. (7) The bureau may, upon the renewal of a license, align the boundaries of an exclusive geographic area with the boundaries of a political subdivision: (a) if the alignment is practical and in the public interest; (b) if each licensed provider that would be affected by the alignment agrees to the alignment; and (c) taking into consideration the requirements of: (i) Section 11-48-103; and (ii) Section 53-2d-508.
Utah Code § 53-14-102 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-14 / § 53-14-102
§ 53-14-102. Background check for peace officer applicants.
Status: in_force

A law enforcement agency may not employ a peace officer who is currently working, or has previously worked, for another law enforcement agency unless the hiring law enforcement agency: (1) confirms that the peace officer is certified by POST or another comparable certifying agency if the peace officer is currently employed, or has previously been employed, by a law enforcement agency in a different state; and (2) completes a background check that contains the information outlined in Subsection 53-14-103(3).
Utah Code § 53-29-207 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-29 / § 53-29-207
§ 53-29-207. Process to petition for removal from registry -- Offender, bureau, court, and prosecutor responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) Before an offender who is eligible to petition for an order of removal from the registry as described in Section 53-29-204, 53-29-205, or 53-29-206 may file a petition with the court for an order of removal from the registry, the offender shall apply to the bureau for a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry that states that the offender has met certain qualifications for removal. (2) After the bureau receives an offender's application for a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry, the bureau shall: (a) perform a check of records of governmental agencies, including national criminal databases, to determine whether an offender meets the requirements described in: (i) Subsection 53-29-204(1), if the offender is seeking a five-year petition for removal; (ii) Subsections 53-29-205(1) and (2), if the offender is seeking a 10-year petition for removal; or (iii) Subsections 53-29-206(1) and (2), if the offender is seeking a 20-year petition for removal; and (b) if the bureau determines that the offender meets the requirements described in Subsection (2)(a), issue a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry to the offender, which is valid for 90 days after the day on which the bureau issues the certificate. (3) (a) After an offender has received the certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry described in Subsection (2), the offender may petition the court for an order of removal from the registry, and shall include in the petition: (i) the original information or indictment regarding the registrable offense that the offender committed; (ii) the court docket; and (iii) the certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry. (b) An offender who files a petition with the court as described in Subsection (3)(a) shall provide a copy of the petition to: (i) if the offender is required to register on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry for a conviction of an offense committed in this state, the office of the prosecutor that prosecuted the offender for the offense; or (ii) if the offender is required to register on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry for a conviction of an offense committed in another jurisdiction, the attorney general's office. (4) (a) Subject to Subsections (4)(c) and (d), a prosecutor, upon receipt of a petition described in Subsection (3)(b)(i), shall provide notice of the petition by first-class mail to the victim at the most recent address of record on file or, if the victim is still a minor under 18 years old, to the most recent address of record on file for the victim's parent or guardian. (b) Subject to Subsections (4)(c) and (d), the attorney general, upon receipt of a petition described in Subsection (3)(b)(ii), shall, if reasonably practicable, provide notice of the petition by first-class mail to the most recent address of record for the victim or, if the victim is still a minor under 18 years old, to the most recent address of record for the victim's parent or guardian. (c) The notice described in Subsection (4)(a) or (b) shall include: (i) a copy of the petition; (ii) an explanation that the victim has a right to object to the removal of the offender from the registry or make other recommendations to the court; and (iii) instructions for how the victim can file an objection or recommendation with the court. (d) A prosecutor or the attorney general shall provide the following, if available, to the court within 30 days after the day on which the prosecutor or attorney general receives the petition: (i) the presentencing report created for the offender based on the registrable offense committed by the offender; (ii) any evaluation done as part of sentencing for the registrable offense; and (iii) other information the prosecutor determines the court should consider. (5) A victim, or the victim's parent or guardian if the victim is a minor under 18 years old, may respond to a petition described in Subsection (3) by filing a recommendation or objection with the court within 45 days after the day on which the petition is mailed to the victim. (6) (a) A court receiving a petition under this section shall: (i) review the petition and all documents submitted with the petition; and (ii) hold a hearing if requested by the prosecutor or the victim. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b)(ii) or (iii), the court may grant the petition for removal and order the removal of the offender from the registry if the court determines that the offender has met the requirements for issuance of a certificate of eligibility for removal issued under Subsection (2) and removal is not contrary to the interests of the public. (ii) When considering a petition filed by an offender subject to a lifetime registration requirement and eligible for a 20-year petition for removal from the registry as described in Section 53-29-206, the court shall determine whether the offender has demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the offender is rehabilitated and does not pose a threat to the safety of the public. (iii) In making the determination described in Subsection (6)(b)(ii), the court may consider: (A) the nature and degree of violence involved in the registrable offense; (B) the age and number of victims of the registrable offense; (C) the age of the offender at the time the registrable offense was committed; (D) the offender's performance while on supervision for the registrable offense; (E) the offender's stability in employment and housing; (F) the offender's community and personal support system; (G) other criminal and relevant noncriminal behavior of the offender both before and after the offender committed the registrable offense; (H) if applicable, the level of risk posed by the offender as evidenced by the evidence-based risk assessment described in Subsection 53-29-206(1)(d); and (I) any other relevant factors. (c) In determining whether removal from the registry is contrary to the interests of the public, the court may not consider removal unless the offender has substantially complied with all registration requirements under this chapter at all times. (d) If the court grants the petition, the court shall forward a copy of the order directing removal of the offender from the registry to the department and the office of the prosecutor. (e) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(e)(ii), if the court denies the petition, the offender may not submit another petition for three years after the day on which the court denied the petition. (ii) If the offender is an offender subject to a lifetime registration requirement and eligible for a 20-year petition for removal from the registry as described in Section 53-29-206 and files a petition for removal that is denied by the court, the offender may not submit another petition for eight years after the day on which the court denied the petition. (f) The court shall notify the victim and the registry office of the court's decision under this Subsection (6) within three days after the day on which the court issues the court's decision. (7) (a) An offender who intentionally or knowingly provides false or misleading information to the bureau when applying for a certificate of eligibility under this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and subject to prosecution under Section 76-8-504.6. (b) The bureau may, even if the offender is not prosecuted for providing the false or misleading information, deny a certificate of eligibility to an offender who provides false or misleading information on an application. (8) (a) (i) The bureau shall charge application and issuance fees for a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry under this section in accordance with the process in Section 63J-1-504. (ii) The application fee shall be paid at the time the offender submits an application to the bureau for a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry. (iii) If the bureau determines that the issuance of a certificate of eligibility for removal from the registry is appropriate, the offender will be charged an additional fee for the issuance of the certificate. (b) Funds generated under this Subsection (8) shall be deposited into the General Fund as a dedicated credit by the department to cover the costs incurred in determining eligibility.
Utah Code § 53-10-212 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-212
§ 53-10-212. Supplies and equipment for compliance by reporting agencies.
Status: in_force

All governing boards or commissions of each city, town, county, or correctional institution of the state shall furnish the appropriate officials with supplies and equipment necessary to perform the duties prescribed in this part.
Utah Code § 53-2a-210 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-210
§ 53-2a-210. Reporting on the suspension or modification of certain statutes or rules or the suspension of the enforcement of a statute.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor and the Department of Public Safety shall report the following to the Legislative Management Committee: (a) a suspension or modification of a statute or rule under Subsection 53-2a-204(1)(j); or (b) a suspension of the enforcement of a statute under Subsection 53-2a-209(3). (2) The governor and the Department of Public Safety shall make the report required by this section on or before the sooner of: (a) the day on which the governor calls the Legislature into session; or (b) seven days after the date the governor declares the state of emergency to which the suspension or modification relates. (3) The Legislative Management Committee shall review the suspension or modification of a statute or rule or the suspension of the enforcement of a statute described in Subsection (1) and may: (a) recommend: (i) that the governor continue the suspension or modification of the statute or rule or the suspension of the enforcement of the statute; and (ii) the length of the suspension or modification of the statute or rule or the suspension of the enforcement of the statute; (b) recommend that the governor terminate the suspension or modification of the statute or rule or the suspension of the enforcement of the statute; or (c) recommend to the governor that the governor call a special session of the Legislature to review and approve or reject the suspension or modification of the statute or rule or the suspension of the enforcement of the statute.
Utah Code § 53-10-406 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-406
§ 53-10-406. DNA specimen analysis -- Bureau responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The bureau shall: (a) administer and oversee the DNA specimen collection process; (b) store each DNA specimen and associated records received; (c) analyze each specimen, or contract with a qualified public or private laboratory to analyze the specimen, to establish the genetic profile of the donor or to otherwise determine the identity of the person; (d) maintain a criminal identification database containing information derived from DNA analysis; (e) ensure that the DNA identification system does not provide information allowing prediction of genetic disease or predisposition to illness; (f) ensure that only DNA markers routinely used or accepted in the field of forensic science are used to establish the gender and unique individual identification of the donor; (g) utilize only those DNA analysis procedures that are consistent with, and do not exceed, procedures established and used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the forensic analysis of DNA; (h) destroy a DNA specimen obtained under this part if criminal charges have not been filed within 90 days after booking for an alleged offense under Subsection 53-10-403(2)(c); and (i) make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishing procedures for obtaining, transmitting, and analyzing DNA specimens and for storing and destroying DNA specimens and associated records, and criminal identification information obtained from the analysis. (2) Procedures for DNA analysis may include all techniques which the department determines are accurate and reliable in establishing identity. (3) (a) In accordance with Section 63G-2-305, each DNA specimen and associated record is classified as protected. (b) The department may not transfer or disclose any DNA specimen, associated record, or criminal identification information obtained, stored, or maintained under this section, except under the provisions of this section. (4) Notwithstanding Subsection 63G-2-202(1), the department may deny inspection if the department determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the inspection would prejudice a pending criminal investigation. (5) The department shall adopt procedures governing the inspection of records, DNA specimens, and challenges to the accuracy of records. The procedures shall accommodate the need to preserve the materials from contamination and destruction. (6) A person whose DNA specimen is obtained under this part may, personally or through a legal representative, submit: (a) to the court a motion for a court order requiring the destruction of the person's DNA specimen, associated record, and any criminal identification record created in connection with that specimen, and removal of the person's DNA record from the database described in Subsection (1)(d) if: (i) a final judgment reverses the conviction, judgment, or order that created an obligation to provide a DNA specimen; or (ii) all charges arising from the same criminal episode for which the DNA specimen was obtained under Subsection 53-10-404.5(1)(a) have been resolved by a final judgment of dismissal with prejudice or acquittal; or (b) to the department a request for the destruction of the person's DNA specimen, and associated record, and removal of the person's DNA record from the database described in Subsection (1)(d) if: (i) no charge arising from the same criminal episode for which the DNA specimen was obtained under Subsection 53-10-404.5(1)(a) is filed against the person within one year after the day on which the person is booked; or (ii) all charges arising from the same criminal episode for which the DNA specimen was obtained under Subsection 53-10-404.5(1)(a) have been resolved by a final judgment of dismissal with prejudice or acquittal. (7) If charges have been filed against a person whose DNA specimen is obtained under this part and the charges have later been resolved by a final judgment of dismissal with prejudice or acquittal, or a final judgment is issued reversing a conviction, judgment, or other order arising from the charges that created an obligation to provide a DNA specimen, the prosecutor who filed the charges against the person shall notify the person of the process described in Subsection (6) to request destruction of the DNA specimen and removal of the person's DNA record from the database described in Subsection (1)(d). (8) A court order issued under Subsection (6)(a) may be accompanied by a written notice to the person advising that state law provides for expungement of criminal charges if the charge is resolved by a final judgment of dismissal or acquittal. (9) The department shall destroy the person's DNA specimen, and associated record, and remove the person's DNA record from the database described in Subsection (1)(d), if: (a) the person provides the department with: (i) a court order for destruction described in Subsection (6)(a), and a certified copy of: (A) the court order reversing the conviction, judgment, or order; (B) a court order to set aside the conviction; or (C) the dismissal or acquittal of the charge regarding which the person was arrested; or (ii) a written request for destruction of the DNA specimen, and associated record, and removal of the DNA record from the database described in Subsection (6)(b), and a certified copy of: (A) a declination to prosecute from the prosecutor; or (B) a court document that indicates all charges have been resolved by a final judgment of dismissal with prejudice or acquittal; and (b) the department determines that the person is not obligated to submit a DNA specimen as a result of a separate conviction or adjudication for an offense listed in Subsection 53-10-403(2). (10) The department may not destroy a person's DNA specimen or remove a person's DNA record from the database described in Subsection (1)(d) if the person has a prior conviction or a pending charge for which collection of a sample is authorized in accordance with Section 53-10-404. (11) A DNA specimen, associated record, or criminal identification record created in connection with that specimen may not be affected by an order to set aside a conviction, except under the provisions of this section. (12) If funding is not available for analysis of any of the DNA specimens collected under this part, the bureau shall store the collected specimens until funding is made available for analysis through state or federal funds. (13) (a) (i) A person who, due to the person's employment or authority, has possession of or access to individually identifiable DNA information contained in the state criminal identification database or the state DNA specimen repository may not willfully disclose the information in any manner to any individual, agency, or entity that is not entitled under this part to receive the information. (ii) A person may not willfully obtain individually identifiable DNA information from the state criminal identification database or the state DNA repository other than as authorized by this part. (iii) A person may not willfully analyze a DNA specimen for any purpose, or to obtain any information other than as required under this part. (iv) A person may not willfully fail to destroy or fail to ensure the destruction of a DNA specimen when destruction is required by this part or by court order. (b) (i) A person who violates Subsection (13)(a)(i), (ii), or (iii) is guilty of a third degree felony. (ii) A person who violates Subsection (13)(a)(iv) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 53-10-1002 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-1002
§ 53-10-1002. Amber Alert criteria.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), if a law enforcement agency receives a report that an abduction of a child has occurred, including an abduction of a child by the child's parent or guardian, the investigating law enforcement agency may issue an Amber Alert if: (a) the investigating law enforcement agency confirms that an abduction of the child has occurred; (b) the investigating law enforcement agency believes there is a credible threat of imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death to the child; and (c) there is sufficient descriptive information about the child, alleged abductor, or the circumstances surrounding the abduction to indicate that issuing an Amber Alert will assist in the safe recovery of the child or the apprehension of the abductor. (2) A law enforcement agency may not issue an Amber Alert: (a) for a reported runaway; or (b) for the taking, concealing, or detaining of a child by the child's parent during a child custody dispute regarding the child, unless there is a credible threat of imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death to the child. (3) The investigating law enforcement agency may use relevant law enforcement technology, including an automatic license plate reader system, to locate a vehicle that is being sought in connection with an issued Amber Alert. (4) The department and the Department of Transportation may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishing policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of the Amber Alert System other than mobile network operations.
Utah Code § 53-2a-804 — Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-2a / § 53-2a-804
§ 53-2a-804. Emergency interim successors for state officers.
Status: in_force

(1) By July 1 of each year, each state officer shall: (a) designate three qualified emergency interim successors from within the state officer's department who meet the constitutional qualifications for the office, if any; (b) specify their order of succession; (c) provide a list of those designated successors to the division; and (d) notify emergency interim successors within 30 days of designation. (2) (a) If any state officer is unavailable following a disaster, and if the state officer's deputy, if any, is also unavailable, a designated emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and duties of the office according to the order of succession specified by the state officer. (b) An emergency interim successor other than the attorney general, state auditor, or state treasurer shall exercise the state officer's powers and duties only until: (i) the person exercising the powers and duties of the office of governor appoints a successor to fill the vacancy; (ii) a permanent successor is appointed or elected and qualified as provided by law; or (iii) the state officer, the state officer's deputy, or an emergency interim successor earlier in the order of succession becomes available to exercise or resume the exercise of the powers and duties of the office. (c) An emergency interim successor of the attorney general, state auditor, or state treasurer shall exercise the powers and duties of those offices only until: (i) a permanent successor is appointed or elected and qualified as provided by law; or (ii) the attorney general, state auditor, or state treasurer, their deputy, or an emergency interim successor earlier in the order of succession becomes available to exercise or resume the exercise of the powers and duties of the office.