Utah Code § 13-35-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-102
§ 13-35-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Dealership" means a site or location in this state: (a) at which a franchisee conducts the business of a new powersport vehicle dealer; and (b) that is identified as a new powersport vehicle dealer's principal place of business for registration purposes under Section 13-35-105. (2) "Department" means the Department of Commerce. (3) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. (4) "Franchise" or "franchise agreement" means a written agreement, for a definite or indefinite period, in which: (a) a person grants to another person a license to use a trade name, trademark, service mark, or related characteristic; and (b) a community of interest exists in the marketing of new powersport vehicles, new powersport vehicle parts, and services related to the sale or lease of new powersport vehicles at wholesale or retail. (5) "Franchisee" means a person with whom a franchisor has agreed or permitted, in writing or in practice, to purchase, sell, or offer for sale new powersport vehicles manufactured, produced, represented, or distributed by the franchisor. (6) (a) "Franchisor" means a person who has, in writing or in practice, agreed with or permits a franchisee to purchase, sell, or offer for sale new powersport vehicles manufactured, produced, represented, or distributed by the franchisor, and includes: (i) the manufacturer or distributor of the new powersport vehicles; (ii) an intermediate distributor; (iii) an agent, officer, or field or area representative of the franchisor; and (iv) a person who is affiliated with a manufacturer or a representative or who directly or indirectly through an intermediary is controlled by, or is under common control with the manufacturer. (b) For purposes of Subsection (6)(a)(iv), a person is controlled by a manufacturer if the manufacturer has the authority directly or indirectly by law or by an agreement of the parties, to direct or influence the management and policies of the person. (7) "Lead" means the referral by a franchisor to a franchisee of an actual or potential customer for the purchase or lease of a new powersport vehicle, or for service work related to the franchisor's vehicles. (8) "Line-make" means the powersport vehicles that are offered for sale, lease, or distribution under a common name, trademark, service mark, or brand name of the franchisor, or manufacturer of the powersport vehicle. (9) "New powersport vehicle dealer" means a person who is engaged in the business of buying, selling, offering for sale, or exchanging new powersport vehicles either outright or on conditional sale, bailment, lease, chattel mortgage, or otherwise who has established a place of business for the sale, lease, trade, or display of powersport vehicles. (10) "Notice" or "notify" includes both traditional written communications and all reliable forms of electronic communication unless expressly prohibited by statute or rule. (11) (a) "Powersport vehicle" means: (i) an all-terrain type I, type II, or type III vehicle "ATV" defined in Section 41-22-2; (ii) a snowmobile as defined in Section 41-22-2; (iii) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102; (iv) a personal watercraft as defined in Section 73-18-2; or (v) a moped as defined in Section 41-6a-102. (b) "Powersport vehicle" does not include: (i) an electric assisted bicycle defined in Section 41-6a-102; (ii) a motor assisted scooter as defined in Section 41-6a-102; or (iii) an electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in Section 41-6a-102. (12) "Relevant market area" means: (a) for a powersport dealership in a county that has a population of less than 225,000: (i) the county in which the powersport dealership exists or is to be established or relocated; and (ii) in addition to the county described in Subsection (12)(a)(i), the area within a 15-mile radius from the site of the existing, new, or relocated dealership; or (b) for a powersport dealership in a county that has a population of 225,000 or more, the area within a 10-mile radius from the site of the existing, new, or relocated dealership. (13) "Sale, transfer, or assignment" means any disposition of a franchise or an interest in a franchise, with or without consideration, including a bequest, inheritance, gift, exchange, lease, or license. (14) "Serve" or "served," unless expressly indicated otherwise by statute or rule, includes any reliable form of communication. (15) "Written," "write," "in writing," or other variations of those terms shall include all reliable forms of electronic communication.
Utah Code § 13-38a-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-38a / § 13-38a-203
§ 13-38a-203. Private action.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may bring an action in any state court of competent jurisdiction against a person that violates any of the requirements of this chapter. (2) In an action under Subsection (1), a person may: (a) recover the amount of any actual damages caused by the violation of this chapter; (b) recover court costs and reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court; and (c) seek to enjoin conduct in violation of this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-9-2 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-9 / § 13-9-2
§ 13-9-2. Authority of state, county or municipality or public or private corporation to apply to establish foreign-trade zone.
Status: in_force

The state of Utah or any county or municipality within the state of Utah, or a public or private corporation, or any combination thereof, may apply to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, United States Department of Commerce, for the right to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign-trade zone as defined in the Foreign-Trade Zones Act.
Utah Code § 13-10a-3 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-10a / § 13-10a-3
§ 13-10a-3. Access to repertoire.
Status: in_force

(1) Each performing rights society or organization licensing music in the state shall: (a) maintain a current electronic list of the titles and names of the authors and publishers of all performed copyrighted musical works for which the performing rights society collects royalties on behalf of copyright owners; (b) update the list at least quarterly; and (c) provide to the division the electronic address at which the list may be viewed. (2) Upon request, any person may review the list, in electronic form, of copyrighted works through the division. (3) Each performing rights society or organization shall provide an electronic or printed copy of its most current lists of copyrighted musical works and members at cost, not including the cost of maintaining the database or any other overhead, to any person upon request. (4) Each performing rights society or organization licensing music in this state shall establish and maintain a toll free telephone number which can be used to answer inquiries regarding specific musical works licensed by that performing rights society and the copyright owners represented by the performing rights society or organization.
Utah Code § 13-5b-103 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-5b / § 13-5b-103
§ 13-5b-103. Contract negotiation standards.
Status: in_force

(1) An integrated health system shall prohibit any employee or independent contractor of any division, subsidiary, or affiliate engaged in the business of health insurance from negotiating contracts on behalf of the integrated health care system's health care facilities, subject to licensing under Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection, with any other licensed health insurer in the state. (2) An integrated health system shall prohibit the disclosure of contract pricing terms between the integrated health care system's health care facilities and other health insurers with the integrated health care system's divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates which are engaged in the business of health insurance.
Utah Code § 13-31-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-31 / § 13-31-201
§ 13-31-201. Ownership rights to molds.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise agreed to by the molder and the customer, the customer has all rights and title to a mold in the possession of the molder. (2) If a customer does not claim possession from a molder of a mold within three years following the last prior use of the mold, all rights and title to the mold may be transferred to the molder in accordance with Section 13-31-202 for the purpose of destroying or otherwise disposing of the mold.
Utah Code § 13-28-9 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-28 / § 13-28-9
§ 13-28-9. Private action.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedies, a person suffering pecuniary loss because of a violation by another person of this chapter may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction and may recover: (1) the greater of $500 or twice the amount of the pecuniary loss; and (2) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court.
Utah Code § 13-42-133 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-133
§ 13-42-133. Administrative remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) The division may enforce this chapter and rules the division adopts under this chapter by taking one or more of the following actions: (a) ordering a provider, lead generator, person administering an account in accordance with Subsection 13-42-122(2), or director, employee, or other agent of a provider to cease and desist from a violation; (b) ordering a provider, lead generator, person administering an account in accordance with Subsection 13-42-122(2), or person that causes a violation to correct the violation, including making restitution of money or property to a person aggrieved by a violation; (c) subject to adjustment of the dollar amount in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6), imposing on a provider, lead generator, person administering an account in accordance with Subsection 13-42-122(2), or other person that violates or causes a violation an administrative fine not exceeding $10,000 for each violation; (d) prosecuting a civil action to: (i) enforce an order; or (ii) obtain restitution or equitable relief, or both; or (e) intervening in an action brought under Section 13-42-135. (2) Subject to adjustment of the dollar amount in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6), if a person violates or knowingly authorizes, directs, or aids in the violation of a final order the division issues under Subsection (1)(a) or (b), the division may impose an administrative fine not exceeding $20,000 for each violation. (3) The division may maintain an action to enforce this chapter in any county. (4) The division may recover the reasonable costs of enforcing the chapter under Subsections (1) through (3), including attorney fees based on the hours the division reasonably expends and the hourly rates for attorneys of comparable experience in the community. (5) In determining the amount of an administrative fine the division imposes under Subsection (1) or (2), the division director shall consider: (a) the seriousness of the violation; (b) the good faith of the violator; (c) a previous violation by the violator; (d) the deleterious effect of the violation on the public; (e) the net worth of the violator; and (f) any other factor the division director considers relevant to the determination of the administrative fine.
Utah Code § 13-7a-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-7a / § 13-7a-102
§ 13-7a-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026As used in this chapter: (1) (a) "Breastfeed" means the act of a woman breastfeeding a child. (b) "Breastfeed" includes lactation. (2) "Breast pump" means a mechanical device used by a woman to express and collect milk from the woman's breasts.
Utah Code § 13-12-7 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-12 / § 13-12-7
§ 13-12-7. Equitable relief -- Attorney fees and costs -- Action for failure to renew -- Damages limited.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person may bring an action regarding a violation of this chapter in the county where the dealer resides or the dealership was to be established if the person brings the action in the district court. (2) In addition to such relief as may be available at common law, the court may grant such equitable relief, both interim and final, as may be necessary to remedy those violations including declaratory judgments, injunctive relief, and punitive damages as well as actual damages. (3) The prevailing party may, in the court's sole discretion, be awarded attorney fees and expert witness fees in addition to such other relief as the court may deem equitable. (4) In any action for failure to renew an agreement, damages shall be limited to actual damages, including the value of the dealer's equity in the dealership, together with reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Utah Code § 13-56-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-56 / § 13-56-101
§ 13-56-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Ticket Transferability Act."
Utah Code § 13-13-1 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-13 / § 13-13-1
§ 13-13-1. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Motion Picture Fair Licensing Act."
Utah Code § 13-38a-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-38a / § 13-38a-201
§ 13-38a-201. Title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as "Financial Transaction Card Receipts."
Utah Code § 13-37-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-37 / § 13-37-102
§ 13-37-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Affiliate" means a person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with: (a) a commercial entity; and (b) (i) directly; or (ii) indirectly through one or more intermediaries. (2) (a) Subject to Subsection (2)(b), "commercial entity" means a person that: (i) maintains a physical office in the state; and (ii) in the ordinary course transacts business at the physical office with consumers located in the state. (b) "Commercial entity" does not include: (i) a governmental entity; or (ii) an entity providing services on behalf of a governmental entity. (3) "Compensation" means anything of economic value that is paid or transferred to a commercial entity for or in direct consideration of the disclosure of nonpublic personal information. (4) (a) "Consumer transaction" means: (i) a sale, lease, assignment, award by chance, or other written or oral transfer or disposition: (A) that is initiated or completed in this state; and (B) of: (I) goods; (II) services; or (III) other tangible or intangible property, except securities and insurance or services related thereto; or (ii) a transaction: (A) that is initiated or completed in this state; and (B) that constitutes credit offered or extended by a commercial entity to a person primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (b) "Consumer transaction" includes: (i) the use of nonpublic personal information in relation to a transaction with a person if the transaction is for primarily personal, family, or household purposes; and (ii) with respect to any transaction described in Subsection (4)(a): (A) an offer or solicitation; (B) an agreement; (C) the performance of an agreement; or (D) a charitable solicitation as defined in Section 13-11-3. (c) "Consumer transaction" does not include a transaction related to real property. (5) (a) "Nonpublic personal information" means information that: (i) is not public information; and (ii) either alone or in conjunction with public information, identifies a person in distinction from other persons. (b) "Nonpublic personal information" includes: (i) a person's Social Security number; (ii) information used to determine a person's credit worthiness including a person's: (A) income; or (B) employment history; (iii) the purchasing patterns of a person; or (iv) the personal preferences of a person. (6) (a) "Physical office" means a location: (i) accessible to the public during normal business hours; (ii) staffed by one or more individuals who conduct business on behalf of the commercial entity; and (iii) used for the primary purpose of transacting business with consumers in the state. (b) "Physical office" does not include a post office box, mailing address, registered agent, or virtual office that a person solely relies on for business correspondence. (7) "Public information" means a person's: (a) name; (b) telephone number; or (c) street address. (8) (a) Subject to Subsection (8)(b), "third party" means a person other than the commercial entity that obtains nonpublic personal information. (b) "Third party" does not include an affiliate or agent of the commercial entity that obtains nonpublic personal information.
Utah Code § 13-32a-102.5 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32a / § 13-32a-102.5
§ 13-32a-102.5. Administration and enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall administer and enforce this chapter in accordance with the authority under Title 13, Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection. (2) Reasonable attorney fees, costs, and interest shall be awarded to the division in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (3) Municipal and county law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial agencies, and governmental agencies may enforce the criminal and civil provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-59-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-59 / § 13-59-102
§ 13-59-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Enrollee" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-1-301. (2) "Health benefit plan" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-1-301. (3) "Health care provider" means a person licensed to provide health care under: (a) Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection; or (b) Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
Utah Code § 13-1a-5 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1a / § 13-1a-5
§ 13-1a-5. Authority of director.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026The director has authority: (1) to make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to administer the responsibilities of the division; (2) to investigate, upon complaint, the corporation and commercial code filings and compliance governed by the laws administered and enforced by the division; and (3) under the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, to take administrative action against persons in violation of the division rules and the laws administered by it, including the issuance of cease and desist orders.
Utah Code § 13-76-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-76 / § 13-76-201
§ 13-76-201. App store provider requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning May 6, 2027, an app store provider shall: (a) at the time an individual who is located in the state creates an account with the app store provider, or for an existing account, within 12 months after the day on which the obligations described in this section take effect: (i) request age category information from the individual; and (ii) verify the individual's age category using commercially available methods that are reasonably designed to ensure accuracy, which for a minor shall include affirmative age attestation by a parent together with other age information collected as part of the creation or use of an account; (b) if the age verification method or process described in Subsection (1)(a) determines the individual is a minor: (i) require the account to be affiliated with a parent account; and (ii) obtain verifiable parental consent from the holder of the affiliated parent account before allowing the minor to: (A) download an app; (B) purchase an app; or (C) make an in-app purchase; (c) after receiving notice of a significant change from a developer: (i) notify the account holder of the significant change; and (ii) for a minor account: (A) notify the holder of the affiliated parent account; and (B) obtain renewed verifiable parental consent; (d) provide to a developer, in response to a request authorized under Section 13-76-202: (i) age category data for a user located in the state; and (ii) the status of verified parental consent for a minor located in the state; (e) notify a developer when a parent revokes parental consent; (f) protect age category data and any associated verification data by: (i) limiting collection and processing to data necessary for: (A) verifying an account holder's age; (B) obtaining verifiable parental consent; or (C) maintaining compliance records; and (ii) transmitting age category data using industry-standard encryption protocols that ensure: (A) data integrity; and (B) data confidentiality; (g) for a pre-installed application: (i) provide available age category information in response to a request from a developer; and (ii) take reasonable measures to facilitate verifiable parental consent for use of the app in response to a request from a developer; and (h) comply with a developer's request made in accordance with Subsection 13-76-202(6) to prevent minor accounts from downloading or purchasing the developer's app. (2) Beginning May 6, 2027, an app store provider may not: (a) enforce a contract or terms of service against a minor unless the app store provider has obtained verifiable parental consent; (b) knowingly misrepresent the information in the parental consent disclosure; or (c) share age category data or any associated verification data except: (i) between an app store provider and a developer as required by this chapter; or (ii) as required by law.
Utah Code § 13-40-303 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-40 / § 13-40-303
§ 13-40-303. Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Sections 13-40-301 and 13-40-302 do not apply to the monitoring of, or interaction with, an owner's or an operator's Internet or other network connection, service, or computer, by a telecommunications carrier, cable operator, computer hardware or software provider, or provider of information service or interactive computer service for network or computer security purposes, diagnostics, technical support, maintenance, repair, network management, authorized updates of computer software or system firmware, authorized remote system management, or detection or prevention of the unauthorized use of or fraudulent or other illegal activities in connection with a network, service, or computer software, including scanning for and removing computer software prescribed under this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-72a-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72a / § 13-72a-201
§ 13-72a-201. Protection of personal information.
Status: in_force

(1) A supplier of a mental health chatbot may not sell to or share with any third party any: (a) individually identifiable health information of a Utah user; or (b) user input of a Utah user. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to individually identifiable health information: (a) requested by a health care provider with the consent of the Utah user; (b) provided to a health plan of a Utah user upon request of the Utah user; or (c) shared in compliance with Subsection (3). (3) (a) A supplier may share individually identifiable health information necessary to ensure the effective functionality of the mental health chatbot with another party with which the supplier has a contract related to such functionality. (b) When sharing information under Subsection (3)(a), the supplier and the other entity shall comply with all applicable privacy and security provisions of 45 C.F.R. Part 160 and 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subparts A and E, as if the supplier were a covered entity and the other entity were a business associate, as such terms are defined in 45 C.F.R. 160.103.
Utah Code § 13-26-105 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-26 / § 13-26-105
§ 13-26-105. Right of rescission -- Cancellation.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "business day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or a federal or state holiday. (2) Before engaging in a solicitation with a consumer, a seller or a seller's solicitor shall orally advise the consumer of the seller or the seller's solicitor's: (a) legal name; (b) telephone number; (c) complete mailing address; and (d) email address. (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3)(b) and (c), in addition to any right to otherwise revoke an offer, a person who makes a purchase from a seller may cancel the sale at or before 11:59 p.m. on the third business day after the day on which the person receives the merchandise or premium, whichever is later, provided that the seller or the seller's solicitor advises the purchaser of the purchaser's cancellation rights under this chapter at the time the seller or seller's solicitor makes the solicitation. (b) If the seller or the seller's solicitor fails to orally advise a purchaser of the right to cancel under this section at the time of a solicitation, the purchaser's right to cancel is extended to 90 days after the day on which the person receives the merchandise or premium. (c) If the seller or the seller's solicitor fails to orally advise a purchaser of the seller's or the seller's solicitor's legal name, telephone number, and complete address at the time of a solicitation, the purchaser may cancel the sale at any time. (d) Except as provided in Subsection (6), a seller shall provide a full refund to a purchaser who cancels a sale in accordance with this section. (4) A purchaser may cancel a sale by: (a) mailing a notice of cancellation to the seller or seller's solicitor's address, or email address the seller or seller's solicitor provides in accordance with Subsection (2); or (b) if the seller or the seller's solicitor fails to provide the purchaser with the seller's or the seller's solicitor's address or email address in accordance with Subsection (2), sending a written notice of cancellation to the division's office. (5) (a) If a purchaser cancels a sale and the seller or the seller's solicitor complies with Subsection (2), the purchaser shall, within seven business days after the day on which the purchaser exercises the right to cancel, make a reasonable attempt to: (i) if the canceled sale involves durable goods, return the goods to the seller; or (ii) if the canceled sale involves expendable goods, return any unused portion of the goods to the seller. (b) If the seller or the seller's solicitor fails to provide the information required by Subsection (2), a purchaser who cancels a sale is not required to return any canceled goods to the seller. (6) (a) If the purchaser who cancels a sale has used any portion of the services or goods purchased, the purchaser shall provide the seller a reasonable allowance for the value given. (b) A seller may deduct the reasonable allowance described in Subsection (6)(a) from any refund due the purchaser.
Utah Code § 13-31-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-31 / § 13-31-202
§ 13-31-202. Transfer of ownership to molder.
Status: in_force

(1) If a customer does not claim possession from a molder of a mold within three years following the last prior use of the mold, the molder may transfer all rights and title to the mold in accordance with this section. (2) (a) Prior to obtaining all rights and title to the mold, the molder shall send written notice by registered mail to the last-known address of the customer notifying the customer that the molder is terminating the customer's rights and title to the mold. (b) The notice required under Subsection (2)(a) shall disclose the rights of the customer under Subsection (3). (3) All rights and title of the customer to the mold are transferred to the molder 120 days from the date the notice required by Subsection (2)(a) is sent unless the customer: (a) responds in person or by mail to claim possession of the mold within the 120-day period; or (b) makes other contractual arrangements with the molder for the storage of the mold. (4) After rights and title to a mold are transferred to the molder under Subsection (2), the molder may destroy or otherwise dispose of the mold without liability to the customer.
Utah Code § 13-2-109 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-2 / § 13-2-109
§ 13-2-109. Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund." (2) (a) Unless otherwise provided by a chapter or section listed in Section 13-2-102, the division shall deposit into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund all money not distributed as consumer restitution that the division receives from: (i) administrative fines and settlements; (ii) criminal restitution; or (iii) civil damages, forfeitures, penalties, and settlements when the division receives the money on the division's own behalf and not in a representative capacity. (b) The division may maintain any portion of the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund in an interest-bearing account. (c) The division shall deposit all interest earned on fund money into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund. (3) Notwithstanding Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the division may use the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund with the approval of the executive director of the Department of Commerce in a manner consistent with the duties of the division under this chapter for: (a) consumer protection education for members of the public; (b) equipment for and training of division personnel; (c) publication of consumer protection brochures, laws, policy statements, or other material relevant to the division's enforcement efforts; and (d) investigation and litigation undertaken by the division. (4) If the balance in the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund exceeds $1,000,000 at the close of any fiscal year, the division shall transfer the excess to the General Fund.
Utah Code § 13-35-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-203
§ 13-35-203. Succession to franchise.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A successor, including a family member of a deceased or incapacitated franchisee, who is designated by the franchisee may succeed the franchisee in the ownership and operation of the dealership under the existing franchise agreement if: (i) the designated successor gives the franchisor written notice of an intent to succeed to the rights of the deceased or incapacitated franchisee in the franchise agreement within 180 days after the franchisee's death or incapacity; (ii) the designated successor agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement; and (iii) the designated successor meets the criteria generally applied by the franchisor in qualifying franchisees. (b) A franchisor may refuse to honor the existing franchise agreement with the designated successor only for good cause. (2) (a) The franchisor may request in writing from a designated successor the personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary to determine whether the existing franchise agreement should be honored. (b) The designated successor shall supply the personal and financial data promptly upon the request. (3) (a) If a franchisor believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the requested succession, the franchisor shall serve upon the designated successor notice of its refusal to approve the succession, within 60 days after the later of: (i) receipt of the notice of the designated successor's intent to succeed the franchisee in the ownership and operation of the dealership; or (ii) the receipt of the requested personal and financial data. (b) Failure to serve the notice pursuant to Subsection (3)(a) is considered approval of the designated successor and the franchise agreement is considered amended to reflect the approval of the succession the day following the last day the franchisor can serve notice under Subsection (3)(a). (4) The notice of the franchisor provided in Subsection (3) shall state: (a) the specific grounds for the refusal to approve the succession; and (b) that discontinuance of the franchise agreement shall take effect not less than 180 days after the date the notice of refusal is served unless the proposed successor files an application for hearing under Subsection (6). (5) (a) This section does not prevent a franchisee from designating a person as the successor by written instrument filed with the franchisor. (b) If a franchisee files an instrument under Subsection (5)(a), the instrument governs the succession rights to the management and operation of the dealership subject to the designated successor satisfying the franchisor's qualification requirements as described in this section. (6) (a) If a franchisor serves a notice of refusal to a designated successor pursuant to Subsection (3), the designated successor may, within the 180-day period provided in Subsection (4), file with the executive director an application for a hearing and a determination by the executive director regarding whether good cause exists for the refusal. (b) If application for a hearing is timely filed, the franchisor shall continue to honor the franchise agreement until after: (i) the requested hearing has been concluded; (ii) a decision is rendered by the executive director; and (iii) the applicable appeal period has expired following a decision by the executive director.
Utah Code § 13-72-403 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72 / § 13-72-403
§ 13-72-403. Agreement extension.
Status: in_force

(1) The demonstration period for an initial regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement may not exceed 12 months. (2) A participant may request a 12-month extension of the demonstration period for any regulatory mitigation agreement or joint interpretation agreement no later than 30 days before the end of the ongoing demonstration period. (3) The office shall grant or deny an extension request before expiration of an ongoing demonstration period. (4) The office may grant up to two extensions for any regulatory mitigation or joint interpretation agreement.
Utah Code § 13-42-141 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-141
§ 13-42-141. Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
Utah Code § 13-1b-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1b / § 13-1b-301
§ 13-1b-301. Application for sunrise review -- Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) An application for sunrise review shall describe: (a) why making the occupation a regulated occupation is necessary to protect against present, recognizable, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial welfare of the public; and (b) the least restrictive regulation of the occupation that would protect against present, recognizable, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial welfare of the public. (2) If a representative of an occupation submits an application in accordance with this section, the application shall include a nonrefundable fee of $500. (3) All application fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.
Utah Code § 13-58-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-58 / § 13-58-301
§ 13-58-301. Motorboat dealer default.
Status: in_force

A motorboat dealer defaults on an agreement if the motorboat dealer: (1) materially fails to: (a) meet minimum product stocking requirements as specified under the agreement; (b) make timely payment of a material obligation as specified under the agreement; or (c) meet an applicable standard, as specified by the agreement, for: (i) a dedicated or self-funded line of credit; or (ii) a trade-in or self-funded trade-in line of credit; or (2) markets the manufacturer's motorboats outside of the motorboat dealer's territory in violation of the agreement.
Utah Code § 13-40-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-40 / § 13-40-203
§ 13-40-203. Application of part.
Status: in_force

(1) This part applies to the discovery of a phishing or pharming incident that occurs on or after July 1, 2010. (2) This part does not apply to a telecommunications provider's or Internet service provider's good faith transmission or routing of, or intermediate temporary storing or caching of, identifying information.
Utah Code § 13-34-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-34 / § 13-34-301
§ 13-34-301. State authorization -- State authorization certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) A postsecondary school that operates in the state obtains state authorization for purposes of 34 C.F.R. Sec. 600.9 if the division issues to the postsecondary school a state authorization certificate in accordance with this chapter. (2) A postsecondary school may obtain state authorization in a manner different from the manner described in Subsection (1) if the alternative manner is accepted by the United States Department of Education. (3) (a) A state authorization certificate is not an endorsement or approval of a postsecondary school by the division or the state. (b) A postsecondary school may not represent that a state authorization certificate is an endorsement or approval by the division or the state.
Utah Code § 13-72a-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72a / § 13-72a-101
§ 13-72a-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Artificial intelligence" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-72-101. (2) "Artificial intelligence technology" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-72-101. (3) "Confidential communications" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102. (4) "Covered entity" means the same as that term is defined in 45 C.F.R. Sec. 160.103. (5) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection created in Section 13-2-102. (6) "Generative artificial intelligence" means an artificial intelligence technology system that: (a) is trained on data; (b) is designed to simulate human conversation with a consumer through one or more of the following: (i) text; (ii) audio; or (iii) visual communication; and (c) generates non-scripted outputs similar to outputs created by a human, with limited or no human oversight. (7) "Health care provider" means the same as that term is defined in 45 C.F.R. Sec. 160.103. (8) "Health plan" means the same as that term is defined in 45 C.F.R. Sec. 160.103. (9) "Individually identifiable health information" means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that relates to the physical or mental health or condition of an individual. (10) (a) "Mental health chatbot" means an artificial intelligence technology that: (i) uses generative artificial intelligence to engage in interactive conversations with a user of the mental health chatbot similar to the confidential communications that an individual would have with a licensed mental health therapist; and (ii) a supplier represents, or a reasonable person would believe, can or will provide mental health therapy or help a user manage or treat mental health conditions. (b) "Mental health chatbot" does not include artificial intelligence technology that only: (i) provides scripted output, such as guided meditations or mindfulness exercises; or (ii) analyzes an individual's input for the purpose of connecting the individual with a human mental health therapist. (11) "Mental health therapist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102. (12) "Personal data" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-19-101. (13) "Scientific research development" means research: (a) conducted by a researcher affiliated with: (i) an institution of higher education; (ii) a research organization; or (iii) a healthcare facility; and (b) that is: (i) approved by an institutional review board; and (ii) conducted in accordance with applicable ethics requirements for human subject research. (14) "Supplier" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-11-3. (15) "User input" means content provided to a mental health chatbot by a Utah user. (16) "Utah user" means an individual located in the state at the time the individual accesses or uses a mental health chatbot.
Utah Code § 13-71-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-71 / § 13-71-203
§ 13-71-203. Supervisory tools.
Status: in_force

(1) A social media company shall offer supervisory tools for a Utah minor account holder that the Utah minor account holder may decide to activate. (2) The supervisory tools described in Subsection (1) shall include capabilities for an individual selected by the Utah minor account holder to: (a) set time limits for the Utah minor account holder's daily social media service usage across devices; (b) schedule mandatory breaks for the Utah minor account holder during selected days and times across devices; (c) view: (i) data detailing the Utah minor account holder's total and average daily time spent on the social media service across devices; (ii) a list of connected accounts; (iii) a list of accounts blocked by the Utah minor account holder; (iv) the Utah minor account holder's: (A) privacy settings; (B) content sensitivity settings; and (C) direct messaging settings and permissions; and (d) receive notifications when the Utah minor account holder changes an account setting described in this Subsection (2).
Utah Code § 13-70-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-70 / § 13-70-101
§ 13-70-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Automatic renewal provision" means a provision under a contract that is automatically renewed at the end of a definite, paid term for a subsequent, paid term that is longer than 45 days. (2) "Clearly and conspicuously disclose" means to disclose: (a) in print: (i) in larger font than the surrounding text; (ii) in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size; or (iii) in a manner set off from the surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks that clearly call attention to the language; or (b) through audio, in a volume and cadence sufficient to be readily audible and understandable. (3) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection established in Section 13-2-102. (4) "Rental agreement" means any agreement, written or oral, which establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules, or any other provisions regarding the use or occupancy of real property for residential or commercial purposes. (5) "Trial period offer" means an offer to provide a period of time to sample or use a product or service without payment.
Utah Code § 13-47-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-47 / § 13-47-201
§ 13-47-201. Verification required for new hires.
Status: in_force

(1) A private employer who employs 150 or more employees on or after May 4, 2022, may not hire a new employee on or after May 4, 2022, unless the private employer: (a) is registered with a status verification system to verify the federal legal working status of any new employee; and (b) uses the status verification system to verify the federal legal working status of the new employee in accordance with the requirements of the status verification system. (2) This section does not apply to a private employer of a foreign national if the foreign national holds a visa issued in response to a petition by the private employer that is classified as H-2A or H-2B.
Utah Code § 13-37-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-37 / § 13-37-101
§ 13-37-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Notice of Intent to Sell Nonpublic Personal Information Act."
Utah Code § 13-61-504 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-61 / § 13-61-504
§ 13-61-504. Motor Vehicle Division notification requirements.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027The Motor Vehicle Division, created in Section 41-1a-106, shall provide information on the division's website regarding the data privacy rights of motor vehicle owners under this part.
Utah Code § 13-21-104 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-21 / § 13-21-104
§ 13-21-104. Surety bond or certificate of deposit -- Not required of agent if obtained by organization.
Status: in_force

(1) If a credit services organization obtains a surety bond or certificate of deposit as described in Subsection 13-21-102(1), a salesperson, agent, or representative who sells the services of that organization is not required to post a separate surety bond or certificate of deposit. (2) For purposes of this section, a person is a salesperson, agent, or representative of a credit services organization if: (a) the person does business under the same name as the credit services organization; or (b) the credit services organization and the issuer of the surety bond or certificate of deposit certify in writing that the surety bond or certificate of deposit covers the person.
Utah Code § 13-73-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-73 / § 13-73-202
§ 13-73-202. Service provider contracts -- Franchisors and third parties -- Prohibitions -- Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A service provider contract may permit the franchisee to monitor the service provider's compliance with the contract through ongoing manual reviews, automated scans, regular assessments, audits, or other technical and operational testing, at least once every 12 months. (b) If a service provider or vendor engages another person to assist the service provider or vendor in processing protected dealer data for a business purpose on behalf of the franchisee, or if another person engaged by the service provider or vendor engages a person to assist in processing protected dealer data for that business purpose, the service provider or vendor shall notify the franchisee of that engagement, and the engagement shall be pursuant to a written contract binding the person to observe all the requirements described in Subsection 13-73-101(16). (2) A franchisor or third party may not: (a) access, share, sell, copy, use, or transmit protected dealer data without prior express written consent; (b) engage in any act of cyber ransom; or (c) take action to prohibit or limit a franchisee's ability to protect, store, copy, share, or use protected dealer data, including: (i) imposing a fee for, or other restriction on, the franchisee or authorized integrator: (A) accessing or sharing protected dealer data; (B) writing data to a dealer data system; or (C) submitting or pushing data or information to the third party under Subsection 13-73-201(2); (ii) unreasonably prohibiting a third party or an authorized integrator that satisfies STAR standards or other generally accepted standards from integrating into the franchisee's dealer data system; or (iii) placing an unreasonable restriction on integration by an authorized integrator or third party. (3) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(c)(i)(A), a franchisor or a third party may charge a franchisee the franchisor's or third party's actual third party costs, including a reasonable profit margin for providing access to protected dealer data to a franchisee, authorized integrator, or other third party if the franchisor or third party: (i) discloses the charge to the franchisee in writing; and (ii) upon written request by the franchisee, provides to the franchisee documentation that the charges were agreed to in writing by the franchisee or provided for in the contract for services or goods. (b) If a third party fails to comply with Subsection (3)(a), a charge described in Subsection (3)(a) is a fee prohibited under Subsection (2)(c)(i). (4) (a) A franchisee may unilaterally revoke or amend the prior express written consent described in Subsection (2)(a): (i) with 60 days notice without cause; or (ii) immediately for cause. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), a franchisor may not seek or require prior express written consent as a condition of or factor for consideration or eligibility for a: (A) franchisor program; (B) standard or policy; or (C) benefit to a franchisee. (ii) If a franchisor's program reasonably requires delivery of information that is protected dealer data to qualify for the program and receive franchisor program benefits, a franchisee shall provide the information to participate in the franchisor program. (5) This section does not: (a) limit a franchisee's, franchisor's, or third party's obligations: (i) as a service provider; (ii) under federal, state, or local law, to protect and secure protected dealer data; or (iii) regarding required manufacturer data; and (b) require a franchisor to pay a benefit to a franchisee if the franchisee refuses to provide data reasonably necessary to participate in the franchisor program. (6) A franchisor or franchisor's selected third party may not require a franchisee to pay a fee for sharing required manufacturer data if: (a) the franchisor requires a franchisee to provide required manufacturer data through a specific third party that the franchisor selects; (b) the franchisor does not allow the franchisee to submit the required manufacturer data using the franchisee's choice of a third party vendor; (c) the franchisee's data is in a format that is compatible with the format required by the franchisor; and (d) the third party vendor satisfies the STAR standards or other generally accepted standards. (7) A franchisor may not access, sell, copy, use, transmit, or require a franchisee to share or provide access to protected dealer data, unless: (a) the protected dealer data is required manufacturer data; or (b) the franchisee provides prior express written consent. (8) A franchisor may only use required manufacturer data that the franchisor obtains from a dealer data system for the purposes described in Subsection 13-73-101(14). (9) (a) A franchisor, authorized integrator, or other third party shall indemnify a franchisee for any claims or damages if: (i) the claims or damages directly result from a violation of this section by the party from whom the franchisee is seeking indemnification; (ii) the claims or damages directly result from a violation of this section by: (A) a vendor or contractor as an agent acting on behalf of the party from whom the franchisee is seeking indemnification; or (B) a vendor or other service provider who the party from whom the franchisee is seeking indemnification required the franchisee to use; and (iii) the claims or damages result from a violation of this section for: (A) accessing or providing access to protected dealer data; (B) using protected dealer data; or (C) disclosing protected dealer data. (b) A franchisee bringing a cause of action against a franchisor, authorized integrator, or other third party for a violation of this section has the burden of proof. (10) Notwithstanding Subsection (6), this chapter does not restrict or limit a franchisor's right to: (a) access or obtain required manufacturer data; (b) use, share, copy, or transmit required manufacturer data for the purposes described in Subsection 13-73-101(15); or (c) use or control data that is: (i) proprietary to the franchisor; (ii) created by the franchisor; (iii) obtained from a source other than the franchisee; or (iv) public information.
Utah Code § 13-42-123 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-123
§ 13-42-123. Fees and other charges.
Status: in_force

(1) A provider may not impose directly or indirectly a fee or other charge on an individual or receive money from or on behalf of an individual for debt-management services except as permitted by this section. (2) A provider may not impose charges or receive payment for debt-management services until the provider and the individual sign an agreement that complies with Sections 13-42-119 and 13-42-128. (3) (a) If an individual assents to an agreement, a provider may not impose a fee or other charge for educational, counseling, or similar services, except as otherwise provided in this section and Subsection 13-42-128(4). (b) The division may authorize a provider to charge a fee based on the nature and extent of the services the provider furnishes. (4) (a) Subsections (4)(b) through (d) are subject to adjustment of dollar amounts in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6). (b) If an individual assents to a plan that contemplates that a creditor will reduce finance charges or fees for late payment, default, or delinquency, the provider may charge: (i) a fee not exceeding $50 for consultation, obtaining a credit report, setting up an account, and other similar services; and (ii) a monthly service fee, not to exceed $10 times the number of accounts remaining in a plan at the time the fee is assessed, but not more than $50 in any month. (c) If an individual assents to an agreement that contemplates that creditors will settle debts for less than the principal amount of the debt, a provider may not request or receive payment of a fee or consideration for the provider's service unless: (i) the provider renegotiates, settles, reduces, or otherwise alters the terms of at least one debt under an agreement the individual executes; (ii) the individual makes at least one payment in accordance with the agreement between the individual and the creditor or debt collector; and (iii) the fee or consideration for an individual debt that an individual renegotiates, settles, reduces, or otherwise alters: (A) bears the same proportion to the total fee for renegotiating, settling, reducing, or altering the terms of the entire debt as the individual debt amount at the time the debt was enrolled in the service bears to the entire debt amount at the time the debt was enrolled in the service; or (B) is a percentage of the amount saved as a result of the renegotiation, settlement, reduction, or alteration, as calculated under Subsection (4)(e), that may not change from one individual debt to another. (d) (i) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection 13-42-128(4), if an individual does not assent to an agreement, a provider may receive for educational and counseling services the provider provides to the individual a fee not exceeding $100 or, with the approval of the division, a larger fee. (ii) The division may approve a fee larger than $100 if the nature and extent of the educational and counseling services warrant the larger fee. (e) For purposes of Subsection (4)(c)(iii)(B), the amount saved is calculated as the difference between the amount owed at the time the debt is enrolled in the service and the amount actually paid to satisfy the debt. (5) If, before the expiration of 90 days after the completion or termination of educational or counseling services, an individual assents to an agreement, the provider shall refund to the individual a fee an individual pays in accordance with Subsection (4)(d). (6) Except as otherwise provided in Subsections (3) and (4), if an agreement contemplates that creditors will settle an individual's debts for less than the principal amount of the debt: (a) compensation for services in connection with settling a debt shall be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the agreement; and (b) a fee for settling a debt may be collected only as the debt is settled. (7) Subject to adjustment of the dollar amount in accordance with Subsection 13-42-132(6), if a payment to a provider by an individual under this chapter is dishonored, a provider may impose a reasonable charge on the individual, not to exceed the lesser of $25 and the amount permitted by law other than this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-34-104 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-34 / § 13-34-104
§ 13-34-104. Enforcement powers -- Action by division -- Referral.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) In addition to the division's other enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection, and elsewhere in this chapter, the division may, in response to a complaint or on the division's own initiative, investigate a postsecondary school to verify compliance with this chapter. (b) For the purpose of an investigation described in Subsection (1)(a), the division may: (i) administer an oath or affirmation; (ii) issue a subpoena for testimony or the production of evidence; (iii) visit a postsecondary school's physical location; and (iv) conduct an audit. (2) (a) The division may provide information concerning a potential violation of this chapter or rule made under this chapter to the attorney general, the county attorney, or district attorney of any county or prosecution district in which the violation or potential violation is occurring or has occurred. (b) The attorney described in Subsection (2)(a) shall investigate the information provided by the division and immediately prosecute or bring suit to enjoin an act determined to be a violation of the chapter or rule. (3) In addition to other penalties and remedies in this chapter, and in addition to the division's other enforcement powers under Section 13-2-107, the division may: (a) issue a cease and desist order; (b) impose an administrative fine for a violation of this chapter as described in Section 13-34-105; or (c) bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter. (4) In an action the division brings to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may: (a) declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter; (b) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter; (c) order disgorgement of money received in violation of this chapter; (d) order payment of disgorged money to an injured person; (e) impose a fine; (f) order payment of a fine imposed under Section 13-34-105; (g) order production of educational records to the division; or (h) award any other relief the court deems reasonable and necessary. (5) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief in the division's favor, the court shall award the division: (a) reasonable attorney fees; (b) court costs; and (c) investigative fees. (6) The division shall deposit all money the division receives for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-109.
Utah Code § 13-34-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-34 / § 13-34-202
§ 13-34-202. Surety requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A postsecondary school required to obtain a registration certificate in accordance with this chapter shall maintain, in a form and amount approved by the division: (a) a surety bond issued by a surety authorized to transact surety business in the state; (b) a certificate of deposit in a financial institution authorized under the laws of this state or the laws of the United States to accept deposits from the public; or (c) other proof of financial viability specified in rules the division makes under Section 13-34-103. (2) The division shall use the surety bond or certificate of deposit as protection against loss of unearned tuition, tuition paid for credits that a student earned but that are not transferrable to a comparable postsecondary school, book fees, supply fees, or equipment fees: (a) collected by the postsecondary school from a student or another person on a student's behalf; or (b) that the student is obligated to pay. (3) A surety bond or certificate of deposit obtained in accordance with this section may not expire: (a) earlier than 60 days after the first day on which no student is enrolled in the postsecondary school; and (b) while students are enrolled in the postsecondary school.
Utah Code § 13-43-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-43 / § 13-43-202
§ 13-43-202. Land Use and Eminent Domain Advisory Board -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Land Use and Eminent Domain Advisory Board, within the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, consisting of the following seven members: (a) one individual representing special service districts, nominated by the Utah Association of Special Districts; (b) one individual representing municipal government, nominated by the Utah League of Cities and Towns; (c) one individual representing county government, nominated by the Utah Association of Counties; (d) one individual representing the residential construction industry, nominated by the Utah Home Builders Association; (e) one individual representing the real estate industry, nominated by the Utah Association of Realtors; (f) one individual representing the land development community, jointly nominated by the Utah Association of Realtors and the Utah Home Builders Association; and (g) one individual who: (i) is a citizen with experience in land use issues; (ii) does not hold public office; and (iii) is not currently employed, nor has been employed in the previous 12 months, by any of the entities or industries listed in Subsections (1)(a) through (f). (2) After receiving nominations, the governor shall appoint members to the board. (3) The term of office of each member is four years, except that the governor shall appoint three of the members of the board to an initial two-year term. (4) Each mid-term vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an appointment under Subsections (1) and (2). (5) (a) Board members shall elect a chair from their number and establish rules for the organization and operation of the board. (b) Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the conduct of the board's business. (c) The affirmative vote of five members is required to constitute the decision of the board on any matter. (6) 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 pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (7) A member need not give a bond for the performance of official duties. (8) The Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall provide staff to the board. (9) The board shall: (a) receive reports from the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman that are requested by the board; (b) establish rules of conduct and performance for the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman; (c) receive donations or contributions from any source for the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman's benefit; (d) subject to any restriction placed on a donation or contribution received under Subsection (9)(c), authorize the expenditure of donations or contributions for the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman's benefit; (e) receive budget recommendations from the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman; and (f) revise budget recommendations received under Subsection (9)(e). (10) The board shall maintain a resource list of qualified arbitrators and mediators who may be appointed under Section 13-43-204 and qualified persons who may be appointed to render advisory opinions under Section 13-43-205.
Utah Code § 13-19-1 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-19 / § 13-19-1
§ 13-19-1. Definition.
Status: in_force

As used in this section, "shopping cart retrieval business" means the business of searching for, gathering, and restoring possession to the merchant or owner, for compensation or in expectation of compensation, of shopping carts located outside the premises of a retail mercantile establishment.
Utah Code § 13-48a-306 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48a / § 13-48a-306
§ 13-48a-306. Exemption from liability based on operation of a car-sharing program or on vehicle ownership.
Status: in_force

Consistent with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30106, a car-sharing program and a shared vehicle owner are exempt from vicarious liability under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.
Utah Code § 13-40-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-40 / § 13-40-102
§ 13-40-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (a) "Cause to be copied" means to distribute or transfer computer software, or any component of computer software. (b) "Cause to be copied" does not include providing: (i) transmission, routing, intermediate temporary storage, or caching of software; (ii) a storage or hosting medium, such as a compact disk, website, or computer server through which the software was distributed by a third party; or (iii) an information location tool, such as a directory, index, reference, pointer, or hypertext link, through which the user of the computer located the software. (2) (a) "Computer software" means a sequence of instructions written in any programming language that is executed on a computer. (b) "Computer software" does not include a data component of a webpage that is not executable independently of the webpage. (3) "Computer virus" means a computer program or other set of instructions that is designed to degrade the performance of or disable a computer or computer network and is designed to have the ability to replicate itself on another computer or computer network without the authorization of the owner of the other computer or computer network. (4) "Damage" means any significant impairment to the: (a) performance of a computer; or (b) integrity or availability of data, software, a system, or information. (5) "Execute," when used with respect to computer software, means the performance of the functions or the carrying out of the instructions of the computer software. (6) "False pretenses" means the representation of a fact or circumstance that is not true and is calculated to mislead. (7) (a) "Identifying information" means any information that can be used to access a person's financial accounts or to obtain goods and services, including the person's: (i) address; (ii) birth date; (iii) Social Security number; (iv) driver license number; (v) non-driver governmental identification number; (vi) telephone number; (vii) bank account number; (viii) student identification number; (ix) credit or debit card number; (x) personal identification number; (xi) unique biometric data; (xii) employee or payroll number; (xiii) automated or electronic signature; (xiv) computer image file; (xv) photograph; or (xvi) computer screen name or password. (b) "Identifying information" does not include information that is lawfully obtained from publicly available information, or from federal, state, or local government records lawfully made available to the general public. (8) "Intentionally deceptive" means any of the following: (a) an intentionally and materially false or fraudulent statement; (b) a statement or description that intentionally omits or misrepresents material information in order to deceive an owner or operator of a computer; or (c) an intentional and material failure to provide a notice to an owner or operator concerning the installation or execution of computer software, for the purpose of deceiving the owner or operator. (9) "Internet" means the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet protocol (IP), or its subsequent extensions, and that is able to support communications using the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) suite, or its subsequent extensions, or other IP-compatible protocols, and that provides, uses, or makes accessible, either publicly or privately, high-level services layered on communications and related infrastructure. (10) "Internet service provider" means: (a) an Internet service provider, as defined in Section 76-5c-401; or (b) a hosting company, as defined in Section 76-5c-401. (11) "Message" means a graphical or text communication presented to an authorized user of a computer. (12) (a) "Owner or operator" means the owner or lessee of a computer, or a person using a computer with the owner's or lessee's authorization. (b) "Owner or operator" does not include a person who owned a computer before the first retail sale of the computer. (13) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof. (14) "Personally identifiable information" means any of the following information if it allows the entity holding the information to identify the owner or operator of a computer: (a) the first name or first initial in combination with the last name and a home or other physical address including street name; (b) a personal identification code in conjunction with a password required to access an identified account, other than a password, personal identification number, or other identification number transmitted by an authorized user to the issuer of the account or its agent; (c) a Social Security number, tax identification number, driver license number, passport number, or any other government-issued identification number; or (d) an account balance, overdraft history, or payment history that personally identifies an owner or operator of a computer. (15) "Webpage" means a location that has a single uniform resource locator (URL) with respect to the World Wide Web or another location that can be accessed on the Internet.
Utah Code § 13-28-7 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-28 / § 13-28-7
§ 13-28-7. Penalties -- Administrative and criminal.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to: (a) a cease and desist order; and (b) an administrative fine of not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each separate violation. (2) All administrative fines shall be deposited in the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-109. (3) Any person who intentionally violates this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and may be fined up to $10,000. A person intentionally violates this part if the violation occurs after the division, attorney general, or a district or county attorney notifies the person by certified mail that the person is in violation of this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-39-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-39 / § 13-39-101
§ 13-39-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Child Protection Registry."
Utah Code § 13-45-504 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-45 / § 13-45-504
§ 13-45-504. Security freeze for protected consumer.
Status: in_force

(1) A consumer reporting agency shall place a security freeze for a protected consumer if: (a) the consumer reporting agency receives a request from the protected consumer's representative for the placement of the security freeze; and (b) the protected consumer's representative: (i) submits the request described in Subsection (1)(a): (A) to the address or other point of contact provided by the consumer reporting agency; and (B) in the manner specified by the consumer reporting agency; (ii) submits to the consumer reporting agency: (A) sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer; (B) sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer's representative; and (C) sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of the protected consumer; and (iii) if applicable, pays the consumer reporting agency a fee described in Subsection 13-45-506(2). (2) If a consumer reporting agency does not have a file that pertains to a protected consumer when the consumer reporting agency receives a request described in Subsection (1), the consumer reporting agency shall create a record for the protected consumer. (3) A consumer reporting agency shall place a security freeze for a protected consumer within 30 days after the day on which the consumer reporting agency receives a request described in Subsection (1). (4) After a consumer reporting agency places a security freeze under this section, the consumer reporting agency may not release the protected consumer's credit report, any information derived from the protected consumer's credit report, or any record created for the protected consumer, unless the security freeze for the protected consumer is removed in accordance with Section 13-45-505. (5) A security freeze that is placed in accordance with this section shall remain in effect until: (a) the protected consumer's representative or the consumer who is subject to a protected consumer security freeze requests the consumer reporting agency remove the security freeze in accordance with Subsection 13-45-505(1); or (b) the security freeze is removed in accordance with Subsection 13-45-505(3).
Utah Code § 13-34-303 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-34 / § 13-34-303
§ 13-34-303. Authority to execute interstate reciprocity agreement.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (2) The division may execute an interstate reciprocity agreement that is: (a) for purposes of state authorization in accordance with 34 C.F.R. Sec. 600.9; and (b) for the benefit of: (i) postsecondary schools in the state; or (ii) (A) postsecondary schools in the state; and (B) institutions of higher education. (3) If the division executes an interstate reciprocity agreement described in Subsection (2) that includes institutions of higher education, the Utah Board of Higher Education may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that: (a) implement the reciprocity agreement; and (b) relate to institutions of higher education.
Utah Code § 13-42-134 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-134
§ 13-42-134. Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of registration.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, "insolvent" means a provider: (a) ceases to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of good-faith dispute; (b) is unable to pay debts as the debts become due; or (c) is insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law, 11 U.S.C. Sec. 101 et seq. (2) The division may suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of a provider's registration if: (a) a fact or condition exists that, if the fact or condition had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for the division denying the registration; (b) the provider commits a material violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the division under this chapter; (c) the provider is insolvent; (d) the provider, an employee or affiliate of the provider, a lead generator for the provider, a person administering an account for the provider in accordance with Subsection 13-42-122(2), or a person to which the provider delegates the provider's obligations under an agreement or this chapter: (i) refuses to permit the division to make an examination authorized by this chapter; (ii) fails to comply with Subsection 13-42-132(2)(b) no later than 15 days after the day on which the division makes a request in accordance with Section 13-42-132; or (iii) makes a material misrepresentation or omission in complying with Subsection 13-42-132(2)(b); or (e) the provider fails to respond within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to a communication from the division. (3) If a provider becomes insolvent, the provider shall continue to provide debt-management services to an individual with whom the provider has an agreement until: (a) with the division's approval, the provider transfers the agreement to another registered provider; or (b) the provider returns to the individual all unexpended money that is under the provider's control. (4) If a provider fails to comply with Subsection 13-42-122(8) or if the division otherwise finds that the public health or safety or general welfare requires emergency action, the division may order a summary suspension of the provider's registration, effective on the date the division specifies in the order. (5) If the division suspends, revokes, or denies renewal of the registration of a provider, the division may seek a court order authorizing seizure of any or all of the money in a trust account required by Section 13-42-122, books, records, accounts, and other property of the provider which are located in this state. (6) If the division suspends or revokes a provider's registration, the provider may appeal and request a hearing in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
Utah Code § 13-14a-2 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-14a / § 13-14a-2
§ 13-14a-2. Right of return on termination of retailing agreement -- Credit on return.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon termination of all sales agreements in which the dealer has agreed to offer the products of the manufacturer or wholesaler for retail sale and to stock wholegoods and parts inventories as may or may not be required by the manufacturer or wholesaler, the retailer is entitled to payment or credit from the manufacturer or wholesaler for all new and unsold wholegoods and parts inventories held by the dealer on the date the agreement was terminated. (2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amount of payment or credit due for unsold and undamaged wholegoods is 100% of the original invoice price paid by or invoiced to the dealer, plus any freight charges paid by or billed to the dealer, less any volume, sales, or special discounts on the wholegoods previously paid to the dealer. (b) The manufacturer shall bear the freight charges incurred by the dealer in shipping any wholegoods inventory to the manufacturer's choice of destination. The dealer is responsible for freight charges from the dealer's location to the wholesaler on inventory purchased from that wholesaler. (3) (a) Payment or credit due to the dealer on wholegoods inventory that has been in the dealer's inventory for more than 36 months from the date of invoice may be adjusted downward from the original invoice price to cover demonstration or rental use. The amount of adjustment shall be agreed upon by the dealer and the manufacturer or wholesaler, but in no case shall the adjustment cause the value of the wholegood to go below the wholesale value listed for that equipment in the edition of the trade-in guide customarily used by dealers or if the equipment is not listed in the trade-in guide, the local retail auction price will prevail at the dealer's choice. (b) If an agreement cannot be made on adjustment, the adjustment shall be submitted to arbitration under procedures approved by both the manufacturer and the dealer. The manufacturer shall pay the cost of the arbitration. (4) (a) The amount of payment or credit due to the dealer for parts inventory is 100% of the current wholesale price of the parts listed in the manufacturer's or wholesaler's price book. (b) The dealer is entitled to reimbursement for any handling or packaging incurred to return the parts inventory to the manufacturer or wholesaler in the amount of 5% of the currently listed wholesale price of the returned parts. The manufacturer or wholesaler shall bear the freight cost to return the inventory to their choice of destination. (5) (a) New, unsold parts that are listed and priced in the manufacturer's or wholesaler's price book at the time of the termination of the agreement are eligible for return. (b) Parts with superseded part numbers are eligible for return at 85% of the price listed for the superseding part number, if they meet the criteria of being new and unsold. (c) Parts that have been deleted from the price book within the previous 24 months prior to termination of the sales agreement shall be repurchased at 50% of the last published price. (d) Parts that are not eligible for return are: (i) parts that are normally sold at retail in packages of two or more due to precision machining, such as piston rings or connecting rod bearing liners, if one of the parts is missing; and (ii) any parts that are improperly identified. (e) Package quantity between the dealer and the manufacturer or wholesaler will not be cause for rejection of a returned part. (f) Parts manuals, service manuals, and owners manuals that the dealer has purchased and held for resale at retail shall be repurchased at current wholesale cost. (6) Upon the payment or credit due to the dealer's account of the amounts required by this section, title to the wholegoods, attachments, and parts inventories is vested in the manufacturer or wholesaler and the manufacturer or wholesaler is entitled to possession of those items. (7) All credits due and the final payments to the dealer shall be made within 60 days of the date of shipment of the inventory back to the manufacturer or wholesaler. (8) Special tools for repair of the manufacturer's equipment that the dealer maintains or tools that the manufacturer requires the dealer to maintain shall be repurchased by the manufacturer upon termination of the agreement. The repurchase price shall be the fair market value, but may not be less than 25% of the replacement cost for a usable tool. (9) The manufacturer shall repurchase for fair market value: (a) any sign that the dealer has purchased for the exclusive advertisement of the manufacturer's or wholesaler's product; and (b) any computer or communication equipment the dealer has purchased for direct interface with the manufacturer or wholesaler. (10) In calculating the fair market value of any item the manufacturer or wholesaler shall repurchase under Subsection (9), the depreciation of the item may not exceed 10% a year for the useful life of the item, but may not go below 25% of the replacement cost. (11) (a) A representative or agent of a manufacturer who does not stock inventory for resale or does not hold or anticipate holding title to any inventory is exempt from the repurchase obligations of this chapter. (b) If a sales agreement is terminated, the manufacturer bears the responsibility to repurchase inventory sold by a manufacturer's representative or agent.
Utah Code § 13-25a-107.2 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-25a / § 13-25a-107.2
§ 13-25a-107.2. Requests to a specific telephone solicitor.
Status: in_force

(1) A telephone solicitor may not make or cause to be made a telephone solicitation to a person who has informed the telephone solicitor, either in writing or orally, that the person does not wish to receive a telephone call from the telephone solicitor. (2) A telephone solicitor is not liable for a violation of this section if the telephone solicitor complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 310.4(b)(3) and (4).
Utah Code § 13-35-105 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-105
§ 13-35-105. Registration -- Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) A franchisee or franchisor doing business in this state shall: (a) annually register or renew its registration with the department in a manner established by the department; and (b) pay an annual registration fee in an amount determined by the department in accordance with Sections 13-1-2 and 63J-1-504. (2) The department shall register or renew the registration of a franchisee or franchisor if the franchisee or franchisor complies with this chapter and rules made by the department under this chapter. (3) A franchisee or franchisor registered under this section shall comply with this chapter and any rules made by the department under this chapter including any amendments to this chapter or the rules made after a franchisee or franchisor enter into a franchise agreement. (4) The fee imposed under Subsection (1)(b) shall be collected by the department and deposited into the Commerce Service Account created by Section 13-1-2. (5) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), an agent, officer, or field or area representative of a franchisor does not need to be registered under this section if the franchisor is registered under this section.
Utah Code § 13-35-304 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-304
§ 13-35-304. Hearing regarding termination, relocation, or establishment of franchises.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Within 10 days of receiving an application from a franchisee under Subsection 13-35-301(3) challenging its franchisor's right to terminate or not continue a franchise, or an application under Subsection 13-35-302(1) challenging the establishment or relocation of a franchise, the executive director shall: (i) enter an order designating the time and place for the hearing; and (ii) send a copy of the order by certified or registered mail, with return receipt requested, or by any form of reliable delivery through which receipt is verifiable to: (A) the applicant; (B) the franchisor; and (C) if the application involves the establishment of a new franchise or the relocation of an existing dealership, to all franchisees in the relevant market area engaged in the business of offering to sell or lease the same line-make. (b) A copy of an order mailed under Subsection (1)(a) shall be addressed to the franchisee at the place where the franchisee's business is conducted. (2) Any person who can establish an interest in the application may intervene as a party to the hearing, whether or not that person receives notice. (3) Any person may appear and testify on the question of the public interest in the termination or noncontinuation of a franchise or in the establishment of an additional franchise. (4) (a) (i) Any hearing ordered under Subsection (1) shall be conducted no later than 120 days after the application for hearing is filed. (ii) A final decision on the challenge shall be made by the executive director no later than 30 days after the hearing. (b) Failure to comply with the time requirements of Subsection (4)(a) is considered a determination that the franchisor acted with good cause or, in the case of a protest of a proposed establishment or relocation of a dealer, that good cause exists for permitting the proposed additional or relocated new motor vehicle dealer, unless: (i) the delay is caused by acts of the franchisor or the additional or relocating franchisee; or (ii) the delay is waived by the parties. (5) The franchisor has the burden of proof to establish that under this chapter it should be granted permission to: (a) terminate or not continue the franchise; (b) enter into a franchise agreement establishing an additional franchise; or (c) relocate the dealership of an existing franchisee.
Utah Code § 13-43-204 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-43 / § 13-43-204
§ 13-43-204. Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman -- Arbitration or mediation of disputes.
Status: in_force

(1) If requested by the private property owner, or in the case of a water conveyance facility either the private property owner or the facility owner of the water conveyance facility, and if otherwise appropriate, the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall mediate, or conduct or arrange arbitration for: (a) a dispute between the owner and a government entity or other type of condemning entity: (i) involving taking or eminent domain issues; (ii) involved in an action for eminent domain under Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 5, Eminent Domain; or (iii) involving relocation assistance under Title 57, Chapter 12, Utah Relocation Assistance Act; or (b) the private property owner and the facility owner of a water conveyance facility as described in Section 73-1-15.5 regarding: (i) the relocation of the water conveyance facility; or (ii) a modification to the method of water delivery of the water conveyance facility. (2) If arbitration or mediation is requested by a private property owner under this section, Section 57-12-14, or 78B-6-522, or either the private property owner or the facility owner of a water conveyance facility under Section 73-1-15.5, and arranged by the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, the parties shall participate in the mediation or arbitration as if the matter were ordered to mediation or arbitration by a court. (3) (a) (i) In conducting or arranging for arbitration under Subsection (1), the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall follow the procedures and requirements of Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act. (ii) In applying Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act, the arbitrator and parties shall treat the matter as if: (A) it were ordered to arbitration by a court; and (B) the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman or other arbitrator chosen as provided for in this section was appointed as arbitrator by the court. (iii) For the purpose of an arbitration conducted under this section, if the dispute to be arbitrated is not already the subject of legal action, the district court having jurisdiction over the county where the private property involved in the dispute is located is the court referred to in Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act. (iv) An arbitration award under this chapter may not be vacated under the provisions of Subsection 78B-11-124(1)(e) because of the lack of an arbitration agreement between the parties. (b) The Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall issue a written statement declining to mediate, arbitrate, or to appoint an arbitrator when, in the opinion of the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman: (i) the issues are not ripe for review; (ii) assuming the alleged facts are true, no cause of action exists under United States or Utah law; (iii) all issues raised are beyond the scope of the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman's statutory duty to review; or (iv) the mediation or arbitration is otherwise not appropriate. (c) (i) The Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall appoint another person to arbitrate a dispute when: (A) either party objects to the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman serving as the arbitrator and agrees to pay for the services of another arbitrator; (B) the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman declines to arbitrate the dispute for a reason other than those stated in Subsection (3)(b) and one or both parties are willing to pay for the services of another arbitrator; or (C) the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman determines that it is appropriate to appoint another person to arbitrate the dispute with no charge to the parties for the services of the appointed arbitrator. (ii) In appointing another person to arbitrate a dispute, the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman shall appoint an arbitrator who is agreeable to: (A) both parties; or (B) the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman and the party paying for the arbitrator. (iii) The Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman may, on its own initiative or upon agreement of both parties, appoint a panel of arbitrators to conduct the arbitration. (iv) The Department of Commerce may pay an arbitrator per diem and reimburse expenses incurred in the performance of the arbitrator's duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (d) In arbitrating a dispute, the arbitrator shall apply the relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and rules of Utah and the United States in conducting the arbitration and in determining the award. (e) (i) The property owner and government entity, or other condemning entity, may agree in advance of arbitration that the arbitration is binding and that no de novo review may occur. (ii) The private property owner and facility owner of a water conveyance facility, as described in Section 73-1-15.5, may agree in advance of arbitration that the arbitration is binding and that no de novo review may occur. (f) Arbitration by or through the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman is not necessary before bringing legal action to adjudicate any claim. (g) The lack of arbitration by or through the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman does not constitute, and may not be interpreted as constituting, a failure to exhaust available administrative remedies or as a bar to bringing legal action. (h) Arbitration under this section is not subject to Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, or Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 2, Alternative Dispute Resolution Act. (i) Within 30 days after an arbitrator issues a final award, and except as provided in Subsection (3)(e), any party to the arbitration may submit the dispute, the award, or any issue upon which the award is based, to the district court for review by trial de novo. (4) The filing with the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman of a request for mediation or arbitration of a constitutional taking issue does not stay: (a) a county or municipal land use decision; (b) a land use appeal authority decision; or (c) the occupancy of the property. (5) A member of the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, or an arbitrator appointed by the office, may not be compelled to testify in a civil action filed concerning the subject matter of any review, mediation, or arbitration by the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman.
Utah Code § 13-21-103 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-21 / § 13-21-103
§ 13-21-103. Registration and suspension of registration.
Status: in_force

(1) A credit services organization shall file an application for registration with the division before engaging in any activity regulated by this chapter. (2) The credit services organization shall include in the application described in Subsection (1): (a) the name, mailing and physical address, and telephone number of the credit services organization; (b) the name of a person that owns or controls more than 5% of the credit services organization, either directly or through another person or entity; (c) the name of any individual who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the credit services organization; (d) the credit service organization's registered agent for service of process in the state, and the registered agent's: (i) name; (ii) street address; (iii) mailing address; and (iv) telephone number; (e) (i) the case title, docket number, the names and addresses of all parties, and a detailed explanation of any administrative, civil, or criminal action in which the organization or any person identified in Subsection (2)(b) or (c) is a party to an administrative, civil, or criminal action that arose in this state or any other jurisdiction involving the offer to provide or the provision of services described in Subsection 13-21-101(5)(a); or (ii) an unsworn declaration made in accordance with Title 78B, Chapter 18a, Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act, made by the credit services organization's chief executive officer or principal that neither the organization nor any person identified in Subsection (2)(b) or (c) is a party to any administrative, civil, or criminal action described in Subsection (2)(e)(i); (f) a detailed outline of the credit services organization's credit services program that the credit services organization will offer in this state; (g) a copy of any contract and other document that the credit services organization requires the consumer to sign; (h) a registration fee determined by the division; and (i) any information that the division requires by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Administrative Rulemaking Act. (3) A credit services organization shall update registration information within 30 days after the day on which any information the credit services organization provided on the application described in Subsection (1) becomes incorrect or incomplete. (4) In accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection, and Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the division may initiate adjudicative proceedings to deny, suspend, or revoke an application or registration if: (a) the division finds that the denial, suspension, or revocation is in the public interest; and (b) (i) the registration is incomplete, false, or misleading; or (ii) the applicant or applicant's principal: (A) violates, causes a violation, allows a violation, or fails to satisfy the requirements of a provision of this chapter or a rule made by the division in accordance with this chapter; (B) violates Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act; (C) is enjoined by a court; (D) is the subject of an administrative or judicial order issued in Utah or another state, if the order includes a finding or admission of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or material representation or the order was based on a finding of a lack of integrity, truthfulness, or mental competence; (E) is convicted of a crime involving theft, fraud, or dishonesty; (F) obtains or attempts to obtain a registration by misrepresenting a material fact; (G) fails to provide information that the division requests; (H) fails to pay an administrative fine imposed by the division or an administrative or a judicial order; or (I) fails to pay the fee to file a registration application or a renewal application. (5) To renew a registration, a credit services organization shall submit a registration application at least 30 days before the day on which the credit service organization's current registration expires. (6) A credit services organization's registration is effective for one year after the day on which the division issues the credit services organization's registration. (7) A credit services organization obtaining a registration in accordance with this section does not constitute an approval or endorsement of the credit services organization by the division or the state.
Utah Code § 13-72b-304 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72b / § 13-72b-304
§ 13-72b-304. Safe harbor for covered platforms.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) A covered platform is not liable under Section 13-72b-303 if the covered platform demonstrates that: (a) the covered platform implemented and maintained notice and removal procedures that comply with Section 13-72b-302; and (b) the covered platform acted in good faith in responding to notices of non-consensual counterfeit intimate images. (2) A covered platform qualifies for safe harbor protection under this section even if a non-consensual counterfeit intimate image appeared on the platform if the covered platform demonstrates that: (a) the covered platform had no actual knowledge of the image before receiving notice under Section 13-72b-302; and (b) upon receiving notice, the covered platform complied with the takedown requirements in Section 13-72b-302. (3) In determining whether a covered platform acted in good faith in responding to a notice of a non-consensual counterfeit intimate image, the court shall consider: (a) the size and resources of the covered platform; (b) the volume of content distributed on the platform; (c) the effectiveness of the platform's proactive measures; and (d) whether the platform's measures are consistent with widely accepted industry standards. (4) A covered platform may establish the safe harbor protections under this section by motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment. (5) If a court determines that a covered platform has established safe harbor protection under this section on a motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment, the court shall: (a) dismiss the action or grant summary judgment in favor of the covered platform; and (b) award the covered platform reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Utah Code § 13-74-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-74 / § 13-74-201
§ 13-74-201. Limitations on firearms merchant codes.
Status: in_force

(1) For the processing of a payment card transaction, a financial entity may not assign to a firearms retailer or require a firearms retailer to use the firearms code. (2) For purposes of the sale of a firearm, a firearm accessory or component, ammunition, or reloading supplies, a firearms retailer may not provide the firearms code to a financial entity. (3) A financial entity may not otherwise classify a firearms retailer separately from general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers. (4) Nothing in this chapter: (a) limits a financial entity's ability to: (i) negotiate with responsible parties; or (ii) comply with state or federal laws or regulations; or (b) impairs a financial entity's activities related to dispute processing, fraud or compliance management, or protecting transaction integrity from concerns related to illegal or suspicious activities, data breaches, or cyber risks.
Utah Code § 13-79-104 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-79 / § 13-79-104
§ 13-79-104. Advisory opinion -- Process of advisory opinions.
Status: in_force

(1) A lot owner, a unit owner, an association of lot owners, or an association of unit owners may request a written advisory opinion: (a) from the office to determine compliance with: (i) Title 57, Chapter 8, Condominium Ownership Act, and Title 57, Chapter 8a, Community Association Act; or (ii) other applicable statutes of this state; and (b) at any time before the commencement of: (i) an action in a court with jurisdiction; or (ii) binding arbitration. (2) (a) A person making a request for an advisory opinion described in Subsection (1) shall: (i) file the request with the office; (ii) pay a nonrefundable filing fee of $150; (iii) (A) file the request no later than one year after the day on which the person making the request knew or should have known about the alleged act that is the subject of the advisory opinion; and (B) include in the request facts that demonstrate that the person submits the request no later than a year after the day on which the person making the request knew or should have known about the alleged act that is the subject of the advisory opinion; and (iv) in the request for an advisory opinion, describe: (A) the alleged act that is the subject of the advisory opinion; and (B) the impact of the alleged act that is the subject of the advisory opinion on the person making the request. (b) A person making a request under this Subsection (2) may allege actual damages as a result of the alleged act that is the subject of the advisory opinion. (3) The office may establish policies providing for partial fee waivers for a person who is financially unable to pay the entire fee described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii). (4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), the office may not issue an advisory opinion unless the person requesting an advisory opinion exhausts all existing dispute resolution procedures provided in: (i) the governing documents of an association of lot owners, if the dispute involves a lot owner; or (ii) the governing documents of an association of unit owners, if the dispute involves a unit owner. (b) An association of unit owners or an association of lot owners may not require that a person engage in binding arbitration before requesting an advisory opinion from the office. (c) A person requesting an advisory opinion shall include in the person's complaint a description of how that person complied with this Subsection (4). (5) Upon receipt of a request for an advisory opinion, the office shall: (a) inquire of all parties if there are other necessary parties to the dispute; (b) determine whether the person bringing the request has complied with Subsections (1) through (4); and (c) deliver notice of the request to the opposing parties indicated in the request and any other necessary party identified in accordance with Subsection (5)(a). (6) Subject to Subsection (7), after analyzing a complaint, the office shall: (a) issue a written advisory opinion addressing the issues described in the request for an advisory opinion; (b) include in the advisory opinion a statement of the facts and law supporting the opinion's conclusions; and (c) deliver copies of the advisory opinion to all necessary parties identified in accordance with Subsection (5)(a). (7) (a) The office shall issue a written statement declining to issue an advisory opinion when, in the opinion of the office: (i) the issues are not ripe for review; (ii) the person bringing the request has not exhausted all existing procedures provided in the applicable governing documents; or (iii) the issues raised are beyond the scope of the office's statutory duty to review. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (7)(a), the office shall issue a written statement declining to review a request, if the request deals solely with a contractual dispute. (8) (a) (i) If in the process of issuing an advisory opinion, the office determines that a person knowingly filed a false or fraudulent request for an advisory opinion, the office shall prohibit that person from filing a complaint with the office for two years after the day on which the office makes the determination. (ii) The office may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 against a person if the office determines under this Subsection (8)(a) that the person filed a false or fraudulent request for an advisory opinion. (b) (i) The office may designate a person as a vexatious filer if the person has filed a request for three or more advisory opinions and for each request the office: (A) determines that the person requesting the advisory opinion has not exhausted all existing procedures, as described in Subsection (4)(a); (B) declines to issue an advisory opinion, as described in Subsection (7)(a); or (C) determines that the request deals solely with a contractual dispute, as described in Subsection (7)(b). (ii) If the office designates a person as a vexatious filer under this Subsection (8)(b), the office may not accept a request by the person unless: (A) the person submits a written copy of the request to the executive director of the department; and (B) the executive director of the department authorizes the person to file the request for the advisory opinion with the office. (9) An advisory opinion issued under this section is neither binding on any party to, nor admissible as evidence in, a dispute involving an association of lot owners or an association of unit owners, except as provided in Subsection (10). (10) (a) As used in this Subsection (10), "qualifying conditions" means: (i) the office issues an advisory opinion described in this section; (ii) the same issue that is the subject of the advisory opinion is subsequently litigated in court; and (iii) the court rules in favor of the same party as the advisory opinion in a final judgment. (b) If the qualifying conditions are met, the court may award the substantially prevailing party: (i) reasonable attorney fees and court costs relating to the development of the cause of action from the date the office delivers the advisory opinion to the date of the court's resolution; and (ii) if the court finds that the opposing party knowingly and intentionally violated the law governing the cause of action, a civil penalty of up to $5,000.
Utah Code § 13-2-108 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-2 / § 13-2-108
§ 13-2-108. Violation of restraining or injunctive order -- Civil penalty.
Status: in_force

If a person violates a restraining order, a chapter or section the division administers, or an injunction granted under this chapter, the division may submit a motion for, or the court on the court's own motion, may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each day a person violates a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or permanent injunction issued under this chapter, if the person receives notice of the restraining or injunctive order.
Utah Code § 13-1a-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1a / § 13-1a-102
§ 13-1a-102. Creation of division -- Responsibilities.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026 (1) There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code that is responsible for corporation and commercial code filings in this state. (2) The division shall administer: (a) Section 41-12a-505; (b) Section 56-1-3; (c) Section 56-1-10; (d) Section 63G-7-401; (e) Title 3, Chapter 1, General Provisions Relating to Agricultural Cooperative Associations; (f) Title 16, Business Entities; (g) Title 42, Chapter 2, Conducting Business as a D.B.A.; (h) Title 70, Chapter 3a, Registration and Protection of Trademarks and Service Marks Act; and (i) Title 70A, Uniform Commercial Code.
Utah Code § 13-32a-116.5 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32a / § 13-32a-116.5
§ 13-32a-116.5. Contested disposition of property - Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) If a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser receives notice from a law enforcement agency under Section 13-32a-109 that property that is the subject of a hold or seizure shall be returned to an identified original victim, the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser may contest the determination and seek a specific alternative disposition if within 15 business days after the day on which the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser receives the notice: (a) the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser gives notice to the identified original victim, by certified mail, that the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser contests the determination to return the property to the original victim; and (b) the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser files a petition in a court having jurisdiction over the matter to determine rightful ownership of the property as provided in Section 77-11a-305. (2) A pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser: (a) holds or sells property in violation of a notification from a law enforcement agency that the property is to be returned to an original victim; and (b) does not comply with the requirements of this section within the time periods specified.
Utah Code § 13-48a-307 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48a / § 13-48a-307
§ 13-48a-307. Driver license requirement and records.
Status: in_force

(1) A car-sharing program may not enter into a car-sharing agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared vehicle: (a) holds a driver license issued under the applicable law of this state that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; (b) is a nonresident who: (i) has a driver license issued by the state or country of the driver's residence that authorizes the driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and (ii) is at least the same age as that required of a resident to drive; or (c) otherwise is specifically authorized to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle. (2) A car-sharing program shall keep a record of: (a) the name and address of the shared vehicle driver; (b) the number of the driver license of the shared vehicle driver and each other person, if any, who will operate the shared vehicle; and (c) the place of issuance of the driver license.
Utah Code § 13-1b-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1b / § 13-1b-201
§ 13-1b-201. Creation of office -- Director appointed -- Personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Office of Professional Licensure Review to perform the functions and duties described in this chapter. (2) The office is under the direction and control of a director appointed by the executive director with approval of the governor. (3) The executive director shall establish the salary of the director in accordance with standards established by the Division of Human Resource Management.
Utah Code § 13-10a-8 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-10a / § 13-10a-8
§ 13-10a-8. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) This act does not apply to contracts between performing rights societies or organizations and broadcasters licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, unless any such society is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. (2) This act does not apply to investigations by law enforcement agencies or other persons with respect to suspected violations of Subsection 13-10-8(2)(b).
Utah Code § 13-72a-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72a / § 13-72a-203
§ 13-72a-203. Disclosure requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A supplier of a mental health chatbot shall cause the mental health chatbot to clearly and conspicuously disclose to a Utah user that the mental health chatbot is an artificial intelligence technology and not a human. (2) The disclosure described in Subsection (1) shall be made: (a) before the Utah user may access the features of the mental health chatbot; (b) at the beginning of any interaction with the Utah user if the Utah user has not accessed the mental health chatbot within the previous seven days; and (c) any time a Utah user asks or otherwise prompts the mental health chatbot about whether artificial intelligence is being used.
Utah Code § 13-1b-302 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1b / § 13-1b-302
§ 13-1b-302. Review criteria.
Status: in_force

In conducting a sunrise review, a periodic review, or a standalone review, unless otherwise directed in accordance with Subsection 13-1b-203(3), the office shall consider the following criteria: (1) whether the regulation of the occupation is necessary to address a present, recognizable, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial welfare of the public; (2) for any harm to the health, safety, or financial welfare of the public, the harm's: (a) severity; (b) probability; and (c) permanence; (3) the extent to which the proposed or existing regulation of the occupation protects against or diminishes the harm described in Subsection (1); (4) whether the proposed or existing regulation of the occupation: (a) affects the supply of qualified practitioners; (b) creates barriers to: (i) service that are not in the public financial welfare or interest; or (ii) entry into the occupation or related occupations; (c) imposes new costs on existing practitioners; (d) affects: (i) license reciprocity with other jurisdictions; or (ii) mobility of practitioners; or (e) if the occupation involves a health care provider, impacts the health care provider's ability to obtain payment of benefits for the health care provider's treatment of an illness, injury, or health care condition under an insurance contract subject to Section 31A-22-618; (5) if the review involves licensing, the potential alternative pathways for a person to obtain a license; (6) the costs to the state of regulating the occupation; (7) whether the proposed or existing administering agency has sufficient expertise and resources; (8) the regulation of the occupation in other jurisdictions; (9) the scope of the proposed or existing regulation, including: (a) whether the occupation is clearly distinguishable from an already regulated occupation; and (b) potential for regulating only certain occupational activities; (10) the potentially less burdensome alternatives to the proposed or existing regulation and the effect of implementing an alternative method of regulation on: (a) the health, safety, or financial welfare of the public; (b) the occupation; and (c) practitioners of the occupation; and (11) any other criteria the office adopts, including criteria suggested in a stakeholder survey.
Utah Code § 13-64-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-64 / § 13-64-301
§ 13-64-301. Administration and enforcement -- Division powers -- Fees -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall administer and enforce this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection. (2) In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection: (a) the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each act that is in violation of this chapter, including failure to insure or consider a vehicle value protection agreement as required under Subsection 13-64-202(1); and (b) the division may bring a civil action to enforce this chapter. (3) In a civil action by the division to enforce this chapter, the court may: (a) declare that an act or practice violates this chapter; (b) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter; (c) order disgorgement of any money received after a violation of this chapter; (d) order payment of disgorged money to an injured individual; (e) impose a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or (f) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary. (4) If a court grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division: (a) reasonable attorney fees; (b) court costs; and (c) investigative fees. (5) (a) A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation. (b) A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division. (c) The division shall deposit money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty under this section into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-109. (6) The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to administer and enforce this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-48a-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48a / § 13-48a-202
§ 13-48a-202. Safety recalls.
Status: in_force

(1) At the time that the owner of a motor vehicle registers to make the owner's motor vehicle available for sharing through a car-sharing program, the car-sharing program shall: (a) verify that the shared vehicle does not have any safety recalls for which the repairs have not been made; and (b) notify the motor vehicle owner of the requirements under Subsections (2), (3), and (4). (2) An owner of a motor vehicle may not register to make the owner's motor vehicle available for sharing through a car-sharing program if: (a) the owner has received an actual notice of a safety recall applicable to the motor vehicle; and (b) the safety recall repair has not been made. (3) A shared vehicle owner who receives an actual notice of a safety recall applicable to the shared vehicle during the time that the shared vehicle is made available for sharing through a car-sharing program shall, as soon as practicably possible after receiving the notice, remove the shared vehicle from availability for sharing through the car-sharing program until the safety recall repair is made. (4) A shared vehicle owner who receives an actual notice of a safety recall applicable to the shared vehicle during the time that the shared vehicle is in the possession of a shared vehicle driver under a car-sharing agreement shall, as soon as practicably possible after receiving the notice, notify the car-sharing program about the safety recall so that the shared vehicle owner may address the safety recall repair.
Utah Code § 13-32-107 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32 / § 13-32-107
§ 13-32-107. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: (1) the sale of a motor vehicle or trailer that is required to be registered or is subject to the certificate of title laws of this state; (2) the sale of agricultural products, forestry products, livestock, or food products other than those which are manufactured and packaged specifically for consumption by a child under two years of age; (3) business conducted at any industry or association trade show; (4) the sale of arts or crafts by the person who produced such arts and crafts; and (5) anyone who displays only samples, catalogs, or brochures and sells property for future delivery.
Utah Code § 13-14b-104 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-14b / § 13-14b-104
§ 13-14b-104. Audits.
Status: in_force

(1) A supplier may not audit a dealer's records concerning any paid warranty claim that was submitted to the supplier more than one year before the day on which the audit begins, except where an audit of records made within the one-year time period shows fraudulent claims, in which case this provision does not apply. (2) (a) After payment or rejection of a warranty claim under Subsection 13-14b-103(2), a supplier may not audit a warranty claim more than once. (b) Subsection (2)(a) may not prevent a supplier from requiring additional information from a dealer if an initial audit finds potential errors, fraud, or inconsistencies.
Utah Code § 13-58-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-58 / § 13-58-201
§ 13-58-201. Agreement requirement -- Terms of agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not act as a motorboat dealer in this state without entering into an agreement. (2) An agreement shall include: (a) each working capital standard, inventory standard, facility standard, equipment standard, and tool standard, if any, including each agreed upon minimum product stocking requirement; (b) provisions for termination or nonrenewal of the agreement; (c) the designation of a successor motorboat dealer in the event of the motorboat dealer's death or disability; (d) the obligations of the manufacturer, distributor, and motorboat dealer in the preparation and delivery of, and warranty service on, new motorboats and new motorboat motors; (e) the obligations of the manufacturer, distributor, and new motorboat dealer upon termination of the agreement, including obligations in relation to: (i) inventory of new motorboats; (ii) inventory of new motorboat motors; (iii) inventory of parts; (iv) equipment; (v) furnishings; (vi) special tools; and (vii) required signs; (f) each standard for maintenance of: (i) a dedicated or self-funded line of credit, if any; and (ii) a trade-in line of credit or self-funded trade-in line of credit, if any; and (g) dispute resolution procedures.
Utah Code § 13-60-207 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-60 / § 13-60-207
§ 13-60-207. Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the attorney general has reason to believe that any person is using or is about to use any method, act, or practice in violation of the provisions of this part, and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action against the person to restrain or enjoin the use of such method, act, or practice. (2) In addition to restraining or enjoining the use of a method, act, or practice, the court may, after June 30, 2003, require the payment of: (a) a civil fine of not more than $25,000 for each separate intentional violation; and (b) reasonable costs of investigation and litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
Utah Code § 13-23-101 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-23 / § 13-23-101
§ 13-23-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Business enterprise" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity used in carrying on a business. (2) "Consumer" means a purchaser of fitness center services for consideration. (3) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection established under Section 13-2-102. (4) (a) "Fitness center" means a business enterprise that provides access to a facility: (i) for a charge or a fee; and (ii) for the development or preservation of physical fitness or well-being, through exercise, weight control, or athletics. (b) "Fitness center" does not include: (i) a licensed physician who operates a facility at which the physician engages in the practice of medicine; (ii) a hospital, intermediate care facility, or skilled nursing care facility; (iii) a public or private school, college, or university; (iv) the state or a political subdivision of the state; (v) the United States or a political subdivision of the United States; (vi) a person offering instruction if the person does not: (A) utilize an employee or independent contractor; or (B) grant a consumer the use of a facility containing exercise equipment; (vii) a business enterprise, the primary operation of which is to teach self-defense or a martial art, including kickboxing, judo, or karate; (viii) a business enterprise, the primary operation of which is to teach or allow an individual to develop a specific skill rather than develop or preserve physical fitness, including gymnastics, tennis, rock climbing, or a winter sport; (ix) a business enterprise, the primary operation of which is to teach or allow an individual to practice yoga or Pilates; (x) a private employer who owns and operates a facility exclusively for the benefit of the employer's employees, retirees, or family members, if the operation of the facility: (A) is only incidental to the overall function and purpose of the employer's business; and (B) is offered on a nonprofit basis; (xi) an individual providing professional services within the scope of the individual's license with the Division of Professional Licensing; (xii) a country club; (xiii) a nonprofit religious, ethnic, or community organization; (xiv) a residential weight reduction center; (xv) a business enterprise that only offers virtual services; (xvi) a business enterprise that only offers a credit for a service that a separate business enterprise offers; (xvii) the owner of a lodging establishment, as defined in Section 29-2-102, if the owner only provides access to the lodging establishment's facility to: (A) a guest, as defined in Section 29-2-102; or (B) an operator or employee of the lodging establishment; (xviii) an association, declarant, owner, lessor, or developer of a residential housing complex, planned community, or development, if at least 80% of the individuals accessing the facility reside in the housing complex, planned community, or development; or (xix) a person offering a personal training service exclusively as an employee or independent contractor of a fitness center. (5) "Fitness center facility" means a facility to which a business entity provides access: (a) for a charge or a fee; and (b) for the development or preservation of physical fitness or well-being, through exercise or athletics. (6) (a) "Fitness center service" means instruction, a service, a privilege, or a right that a fitness center offers for sale. (b) "Fitness center service" includes a personal training service. (7) "Personal training service" means the personalized instruction, training, supervision, or monitoring of an individual's physical fitness or well-being, through exercise or athletics. (8) "Primary location" means the fitness center facility that a fitness center designates in a contract for fitness center services as the fitness center facility the consumer in the contract will primarily use for fitness center services.
Utah Code § 13-31-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-31 / § 13-31-301
§ 13-31-301. Mold liens.
Status: in_force

(1) If a molder has possession of a mold belonging to a customer, the molder has a lien on the mold for the balance due from the customer for: (a) work for the customer involving the mold; and (b) the value of all materials related to work described in Subsection (1)(a). (2) (a) Prior to enforcing the lien, the molder shall deliver or send written notice by registered mail to the last-known address of the customer notifying the customer that the molder intends to enforce the lien. (b) The notice required by Subsection (2)(a) shall: (i) state that the lien is claimed for damages for failure to pay under a contract for work for the customer involving the mold; (ii) include a demand for payment; and (iii) be accompanied by the written contract, if any, for the work performed for the customer. (3) If the molder is not paid the amount due within 60 days from the day the notice required by Subsection (2) is received by the customer, the molder may sell the mold at a public auction in accordance with Section 13-31-302.
Utah Code § 13-51-107 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-51 / § 13-51-107
§ 13-51-107. Driver requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Before a transportation network company allows an individual to use the transportation network company's software application as a transportation network driver, the transportation network company shall: (a) require the individual to submit to the transportation network company: (i) the individual's name, address, and age; (ii) a copy of the individual's driver license, including the driver license number; and (iii) proof that the vehicle that the individual will use to provide transportation network services is registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles; (b) require the individual to consent to a criminal background check of the individual by the transportation network company or the transportation network company's designee; and (c) obtain and review a report that lists the individual's driving history. (2) A transportation company may not allow an individual to provide transportation network services as a transportation network driver if the individual: (a) has committed more than three moving violations in the three years before the day on which the individual applies to become a transportation network driver; (b) has been convicted, in the seven years before the day on which the individual applies to become a transportation network driver, of: (i) driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (ii) fraud; (iii) a sexual offense; (iv) a felony involving a motor vehicle; (v) a crime involving property damage; (vi) a crime involving theft; (vii) a crime of violence; or (viii) an act of terror; (c) is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry; (d) does not have a valid Utah driver license; or (e) is not at least 18 years old. (3) (a) A transportation network company shall prohibit a transportation network driver from accepting a request for a prearranged ride if the motor vehicle that the transportation network driver uses to provide transportation network services fails to comply with: (i) equipment standards described in Section 41-6a-1601; and (ii) emission requirements adopted by a county under Section 41-6a-1642. (b) (i) If upon visual inspection, a defect relating to the equipment standards described in Section 41-6a-1601 can be reasonably identified, an airport operator may perform a safety inspection of a transportation network driver's vehicle operating within the airport to ensure compliance with equipment standards described in Section 41-6a-1601. (ii) An airport operator shall conduct all inspections under this Subsection (3) in such a manner to minimize impact to the transportation network driver's and transportation network company vehicle's availability to provide prearranged rides. (4) A transportation network driver, while providing transportation network services, shall carry proof, in physical or electronic form, that the transportation network driver is covered by insurance that satisfies the requirements of Section 13-51-108.
Utah Code § 13-8-2 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-8 / § 13-8-2
§ 13-8-2. Contractual limitations of liability arising from services of design professionals prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Agreement" means a contract, promise, covenant, or understanding. (b) "Contractor" means any person engaged by an owner to develop or assist in the development of the owner's land. (c) "Design professional" means an architect, engineer, or land surveyor. It includes any other person who, for a fee or other compensation, performs services similar to the services of an architect, engineer, or land surveyor in connection with the development of land. (d) "Development" means the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or improvement of land, including any related moving, demolition, or excavation. (e) "Land" means any real property, including any building, fixture, improvement, appurtenance, structure, road, highway, or other development. (f) "Liability" includes liability arising by contract, indemnity, contribution, tort, or otherwise. (g) "Owner" means the holder of any legal or equitable title or interest in property. (h) "Subcontractor" means any person engaged by a contractor to develop or assist in the development of land. (2) An agreement between an owner and a contractor may not limit the owner's or a design professional's liability to the contractor for any claim arising from services performed by the design professional in connection with the development of land. This subsection does not apply if the owner and the contractor are the same person or entity or are controlled by the same person or entity. (3) An agreement between a contractor and a subcontractor may not limit the owner's or a design professional's liability to the subcontractor for any claim arising from services performed by the design professional in connection with the development of land. (4) This section does not apply if the design professional is retained under a single contract to perform both the design and the construction of the project, such as in a design-build or turn-key project. (5) This section may not be construed to affect any limitation of a design professional's liability to an owner or other design professional that may exist in an agreement between the owner and the design professional or between design professionals. (6) This section does not affect or impair the obligations of agreements in existence as of May 1, 1988.
Utah Code § 13-72c-201 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72c / § 13-72c-201
§ 13-72c-201. Requirements for large online platforms.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) A large online platform shall: (a) detect whether compliant system provenance data is embedded into or attached to content distributed on the large online platform; (b) provide a user interface to disclose the availability of system provenance data; and (c) allow a user to inspect all available compliant system provenance data in an easily accessible manner: (i) directly through the large online platform's user interface described in Subsection (1)(b); (ii) by allowing the user to download the content's compliant system provenance data; or (iii) by providing a link to the content's system provenance data displayed on an internet website or in another application provided either by the large online platform or a third party. (2) A large online platform may not, to the extent technically feasible, knowingly strip any system provenance data or digital signature that is compliant with widely adopted specifications adopted by an established standards-setting body from content uploaded or distributed on the large online platform.
Utah Code § 13-52-207 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-52 / § 13-52-207
§ 13-52-207. Customer ability to cancel solar agreement.
Status: in_force

(1) A solar retailer shall provide to the customer a copy of the signed solar agreement, including any disclosures required under this chapter: (a) in electronic and in paper form, unless the customer declines the paper copy in writing; and (b) if the solar retailer marketed services for residential solar energy systems to the customer in a language other than English, in that language. (2) A solar agreement is not enforceable against the customer unless the requirements in Subsection (1) are met. (3) A solar retailer may not begin installation of any solar equipment until four business days after the day on which the solar retailer provides the customer the solar agreement described in Subsection (1). (4) If a customer cancels a solar agreement under Subsection 13-11-4(2)(m) or Subsection 13-26-105(3)(a), the solar retailer shall within 10 days: (a) return any check signed by the customer as payment under the terms of the solar agreement; and (b) refund any money provided by the customer under the terms of the solar agreement. (5) A solar agreement described in Subsection (1) shall clearly: (a) state the customer's right to cancel the solar agreement under this section; and (b) provide an email address and a mailing address where the customer can send the solar retailer a notice of cancellation of the solar agreement. (6) Subsection (1)(a) only applies to sales where the customer has a right to cancel the purchase as described in Subsection 13-11-4(2)(m) or Subsection 13-2-105(3)(a).
Utah Code § 13-14-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-14 / § 13-14-102
§ 13-14-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Affected municipality" means an incorporated city or town: (a) that is located in the notice area; and (b) (i) within which a franchisor is proposing a new or relocated dealership that is within the relevant market area of an existing dealership of the same line-make owned by another franchisee; or (ii) within which an existing dealership is located and a franchisor is proposing a new or relocated dealership within the relevant market area of that existing dealership of the same line-make. (2) "Affiliate" has the meaning set forth in Section 16-10a-102. (3) "Aftermarket product" means any product or service not included in the franchisor's suggested retail price of the new motor vehicle, as that price appears on the label required by 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1232(f). (4) "Dealership" means a site or location in this state: (a) at which a franchisee conducts the business of a new motor vehicle dealer; and (b) that is identified as a new motor vehicle dealer's principal place of business for licensing purposes under Section 41-3-204. (5) "Department" means the Department of Commerce. (6) "Do-not-drive order" means an order issued by a franchisor that instructs an individual not to operate a motor vehicle of the franchisor's line-make due to a recall. (7) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. (8) (a) "Franchise" or "franchise agreement" means a written agreement, or in the absence of a written agreement, then a course of dealing or a practice for a definite or indefinite period, in which: (i) a person grants to another person a license to use a trade name, trademark, service mark, or related characteristic; and (ii) a community of interest exists in the marketing of new motor vehicles, new motor vehicle parts, and services related to the sale or lease of new motor vehicles at wholesale or retail. (b) "Franchise" or "franchise agreement" includes a sales and service agreement. (9) "Franchisee" means a person with whom a franchisor has agreed or permitted, in writing or in practice, to purchase, sell, or offer for sale new motor vehicles manufactured, produced, represented, or distributed by the franchisor. (10) "Franchisor" means a person who has, in writing or in practice, agreed with or permits a franchisee to purchase, sell, or offer for sale new motor vehicles manufactured, produced, assembled, represented, or distributed by the franchisor, and includes: (a) the manufacturer, producer, assembler, or distributor of the new motor vehicles; (b) an intermediate distributor; and (c) an agent, officer, or field or area representative of the franchisor. (11) "Lead" means the referral by a franchisor to a franchisee of a potential customer whose contact information was obtained from a franchisor's program, process, or system designed to generate referrals for the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle, or for service work related to the franchisor's vehicles. (12) "Line-make" means: (a) for other than a recreational vehicle, the motor vehicles that are offered for sale, lease, or distribution under a common name, trademark, service mark, or brand name of the franchisor; or (b) for a recreational vehicle, a specific series of recreational vehicle product that: (i) is identified by a common series trade name or trademark; (ii) is targeted to a particular market segment, as determined by decor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price range; (iii) has a length and floor plan that distinguish the recreational vehicle from other recreational vehicles with substantially the same decor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price; (iv) belongs to a single, distinct classification of recreational vehicle product type having a substantial degree of commonality in the construction of the chassis, frame, and body; and (v) a franchise agreement authorizes a dealer to sell. (13) "Mile" means 5,280 feet. (14) "Motor home" means a self-propelled vehicle, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use. (15) (a) "Motor vehicle" means: (i) except as provided in Subsection (15)(b), a trailer; (ii) a travel trailer; (iii) except as provided in Subsection (15)(b), a motor vehicle as defined in Section 41-3-102; (iv) a semitrailer as defined in Section 41-1a-102; and (v) a recreational vehicle. (b) "Motor vehicle" does not include: (i) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102; (ii) an off-highway vehicle as defined in Section 41-3-102; (iii) a small trailer; (iv) a trailer that: (A) is not designed for human habitation; and (B) has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,000 pounds; (v) a mobile home as defined in Section 41-1a-102; (vi) a trailer of 750 pounds or less unladen weight; and (vii) a farm tractor or other machine or tool used in the production, harvesting, or care of a farm product. (16) "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (a) has never been titled or registered; and (b) for a motor vehicle that is not a trailer, travel trailer, or semitrailer, has been driven less than 7,500 miles. (17) "New motor vehicle dealer" is a person who is licensed under Subsection 41-3-202(1) to sell new motor vehicles. (18) "Notice" or "notify" includes both traditional written communications and all reliable forms of electronic communication unless expressly prohibited by statute or rule. (19) "Notice area" means the geographic area that is: (a) within a radius of at least six miles and no more than 10 miles from the site of an existing dealership; and (b) located within a county with a population of at least 225,000. (20) "Primary market area" means: (a) for an existing dealership, the geographic area established by the franchisor that the existing dealership is intended to serve; or (b) for a new or relocated dealership, the geographic area proposed by the franchisor that the new or relocated dealership is intended to serve. (21) "Recall" means a determination by a franchisor or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a motor vehicle has a safety-related defect or fails to meet a federal safety or emissions standard. (22) "Recall repair" means any diagnostic work, labor, or part necessary to resolve an issue that is the basis of a recall. (23) (a) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular unit other than a mobile home, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use, that is either self-propelled or pulled by another vehicle. (b) "Recreational vehicle" includes: (i) a travel trailer; (ii) a camping trailer; (iii) a motor home; (iv) a fifth wheel trailer; and (v) a van. (24) (a) "Relevant market area," except with respect to recreational vehicles, means: (i) as applied to an existing dealership that is located in a county with a population of less than 225,000: (A) the county in which the existing dealership is located; and (B) the area within a 15-mile radius of the existing dealership; or (ii) as applied to an existing dealership that is located in a county with a population of 225,000 or more, the area within a 10-mile radius of the existing dealership. (b) "Relevant market area," with respect to recreational vehicles, means: (i) the county in which the dealership is to be established or relocated; and (ii) the area within a 35-mile radius from the site of the existing dealership. (25) "Sale, transfer, or assignment" means any disposition of a franchise or an interest in a franchise, with or without consideration, including a bequest, inheritance, gift, exchange, lease, or license. (26) "Serve" or "served," unless expressly indicated otherwise by statute or rule, includes any reliable form of communication. (27) "Site-control agreement" means an agreement, however denominated and regardless of the agreement's form or of the parties to the agreement, that has the effect of: (a) controlling in any way the use and development of the premises upon which a franchisee's business operations are located; (b) requiring a franchisee to establish or maintain an exclusive dealership facility on the premises upon which the franchisee's business operations are located; or (c) restricting the ability of the franchisee or, if the franchisee leases the dealership premises, the franchisee's lessor to transfer, sell, lease, develop, redevelop, or change the use of some or all of the dealership premises, whether by sublease, lease, collateral pledge of lease, right of first refusal to purchase or lease, option to purchase or lease, or any similar arrangement. (28) "Small trailer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-3-102. (29) "Stop-sale order" means an order issued by a franchisor that prohibits a franchisee from selling or leasing a certain used motor vehicle of the franchisor's line-make, which then or thereafter is in the franchisee's inventory, due to a recall. (30) "Trailer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-3-102. (31) "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," or "fifth wheel trailer" means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle. (32) "Used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (a) has been titled and registered to a purchaser other than a franchisee; or (b) for a motor vehicle that is not a trailer, travel trailer, or semitrailer, has been driven 7,500 or more miles. (33) "Value of a used motor vehicle" means the average trade-in value for a used motor vehicle of the same year, make, and model as reported in a recognized, independent third-party used motor vehicle guide. (34) "Written," "write," "in writing," or other variations of those terms shall include all reliable forms of electronic communication.
Utah Code § 13-35-301 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-301
§ 13-35-301. Termination or noncontinuance of franchise.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a franchisor may not terminate or refuse to continue a franchise agreement unless: (a) the franchisee has received written notice from the franchisor 60 days before the effective date of termination or noncontinuance setting forth the specific grounds for termination or noncontinuance that are relied on by the franchisor as establishing good cause for the termination or noncontinuance; (b) the franchisor has good cause for termination or noncontinuance; and (c) the franchisor is willing and able to comply with Section 13-35-105. (2) A franchisor may terminate a franchise, without complying with Subsection (1): (a) if for a particular line-make the franchisor or manufacturer discontinues that line-make; (b) if the franchisee's registration as a new powersport vehicle dealer is revoked under Section 13-35-105; or (c) upon a mutual written agreement of the franchisor and franchisee. (3) (a) At any time before the effective date of termination or noncontinuance of the franchise, the franchisee may apply to the executive director for a hearing on the merits, and following notice to all parties concerned, the hearing shall be promptly held as provided in Section 13-35-304. (b) A termination or noncontinuance subject to a hearing under Subsection (3)(a) may not become effective until: (i) final determination of the issue by the executive director; and (ii) the applicable appeal period has lapsed.
Utah Code § 13-35-303 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-303
§ 13-35-303. Effect of terminating a franchise.
Status: in_force

If under Section 13-35-301 the executive director permits a franchisor to terminate or not continue a franchise and prohibits the franchisor from entering into a franchise for the sale of new powersport vehicles of a line-make in a relevant market area, the franchisor may not enter into a franchise for the sale of new powersport vehicles of that line-make in the specified relevant market area unless the executive director determines that there has been a change of circumstances so that the relevant market area at the time of the establishment of the new franchise agreement can reasonably be expected to support the new franchisee.
Utah Code § 13-10b-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-10b / § 13-10b-102
§ 13-10b-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Audiovisual recording function" means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part of the motion picture by means of any technology. (2) "Motion picture theater" means a movie theater, screening room, or other venue that is being utilized primarily for the exhibition of a motion picture at the time of the commission of an offense under Section 13-10b-201. (3) "Owner or employee" means the owner or lessee of a motion picture theater, or the authorized agent or employee of the owner or lessee.
Utah Code § 13-11-6 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-11 / § 13-11-6
§ 13-11-6. Service of process.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026 (1) In addition to any other method provided by rule or statute, personal jurisdiction over a supplier may be acquired in a civil action or proceeding instituted in a court with jurisdiction by the service of process as provided in Subsection (3). (2) (a) A supplier that engages in any act or practice in this state governed by this chapter, or engages in a consumer transaction subject to this chapter, may designate an agent upon whom service of process may be made in the state. (b) A supplier shall make a designation of an agent under Subsection (2)(a) in writing and file the designation with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. (c) An agent designated under this Subsection (2) shall be a resident of or a corporation authorized to do business in the state. (3) (a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), process upon a supplier may be served as provided in Section 16-1a-412 if: (i) a designation is not made and filed under Subsection (2); or (ii) process cannot be served in the state upon the designated agent. (b) Service upon a supplier is not effective unless the plaintiff promptly mails a copy of the process and pleadings by registered or certified mail to the supplier at the supplier's last reasonably ascertainable address. (c) The plaintiff shall file an affidavit of compliance with this section: (i) with the clerk of the court; and (ii) on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within any future time the court allows.
Utah Code § 13-25a-106 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-25a / § 13-25a-106
§ 13-25a-106. Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall investigate and assess administrative fines for violations of this chapter. (2) (a) Upon referral from the division, the attorney general or any district or county attorney may: (i) bring an action for temporary or permanent injunctive or other relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for any violation of this chapter; (ii) upon entry of final judgment, award restitution when appropriate to any person suffering loss because of a violation of this part if proof of loss is submitted to the satisfaction of the court; or (iii) bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of penalties authorized under Subsection 13-25a-105(1). (b) In an action under Subsection (2)(a), the attorney general or any district or county attorney may recover costs, including investigative costs and attorney fees, from any violator of this chapter.
Utah Code § 13-15-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-15 / § 13-15-203
§ 13-15-203. Disclosure statement furnished to purchaser -- Additional nondeceptive information permitted.
Status: in_force

(1) A seller shall provide the disclosure statement described under Section 13-15-202 to a prospective purchaser at least 10 business days before the day on which the earlier of the following occurs: (a) the prospective purchaser executes an agreement imposing a binding legal obligation on the prospective purchaser in connection with the seller's sale or proposed sale of a business opportunity; or (b) the prospective purchaser makes a payment or provides consideration in connection with the seller's sale or proposed sale of a product or business opportunity. (2) A seller may provide a prospective purchaser nondeceptive information apart from the disclosure statement described in Section 13-15-202, if the information does not contradict the information required in the disclosure statement.
Utah Code § 13-50-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-50 / § 13-50-202
§ 13-50-202. Right to cancel.
Status: in_force

(1) A person that enters into a written contract with a residential contractor for the performance of repair work on a residential building may cancel the contract if: (a) at the time of the execution of the contract, the residential contractor knew or should have known that the person intended that all or part of the contract would be paid with proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy; (b) the property and casualty insurer denies any part of the person's claim relating to the repair work governed by the contract; and (c) within five business days after the day on which the person receives written notice from the person's property and casualty insurer that all or part of the person's claim relating to the repair work governed by the contract is denied, the person deposits in the United States mail, or otherwise provides, written notice of cancellation to the physical address provided in the contract. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), within 10 business days after the day on which a person cancels a contract under Subsection (1), the residential contractor shall return to the person all payments, partial payments, deposits, and evidence of indebtedness made by the person in relation to the contract. (3) A residential contractor may retain or collect the reasonable value of any repair work described in the contract that was actually performed, if the owner of the residential building expressly instructed the residential contractor to perform the repair work without waiting for the property and casualty insurer to provide notice of whether it accepts or denies coverage of the contract.
Utah Code § 13-48a-205 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48a / § 13-48a-205
§ 13-48a-205. GPS or other special equipment.
Status: in_force

(1) A car-sharing program: (a) has sole responsibility for any GPS or other special equipment that the car-sharing company places on or in a shared vehicle to monitor the shared vehicle or facilitate the car-sharing agreement; and (b) shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the shared vehicle owner for any damage to the shared vehicle that: (i) is a result of damage to or theft of equipment described in Subsection (1)(a); (ii) occurs during the car-sharing period; and (iii) is not caused by the shared vehicle owner. (2) A car-sharing program may seek indemnity from a shared vehicle driver for any loss of or damage to equipment described in Subsection (1)(a) that occurs during the car-sharing period.
Utah Code § 13-32a-116 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32a / § 13-32a-116
§ 13-32a-116. Property disposition -- Property subject to prosecution -- Property not used as evidence.
Status: in_force

When property that is pawned or sold to a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser is the subject of a criminal proceeding, and has been seized by law enforcement pursuant to this chapter, the prosecuting agency shall notify the seizing agency, the original victim, and the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser in compliance with Subsection 13-32a-109(8), if the prosecuting agency determines the article is no longer needed as evidence pending resolution of the criminal case.
Utah Code § 13-1a-4 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1a / § 13-1a-4
§ 13-1a-4. Annual budget.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026On or before the 1st day of October each year, the director shall prepare and submit to the executive director an annual budget of the administrative expenses of the division.
Utah Code § 13-34-108 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-34 / § 13-34-108
§ 13-34-108. Prohibited acts.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not operate a postsecondary school in this state unless: (a) (i) the person files with the division a registration statement for the postsecondary school that complies with: (A) the requirements of this chapter; and (B) rules made by the division; and (ii) the division issues a registration certificate to the postsecondary school; or (b) the postsecondary school is exempt from the requirement to submit a registration statement under Section 13-34-111. (2) A person that operates a postsecondary school, a postsecondary school, or a postsecondary school's agent or principal may not: (a) omit from a registration statement a material statement of fact required by this chapter or rule the division makes under this chapter; (b) include in a registration statement any material statement of fact that the person, postsecondary school, or the postsecondary school's principal or agent knew or should have known to be false, deceptive, inaccurate, or misleading; (c) in connection with any investigation or request for information made by the division in accordance with this chapter, make any material statement of fact that the person, postsecondary school, or agent knew or should have known to be false, deceptive, inaccurate, or misleading; (d) fail to provide a refund to a student within 30 days of receiving a valid request for a refund; (e) engage in a deceptive act or practice in connection with offering or providing postsecondary education; (f) make or cause to be made an oral, written, or visual statement or representation that the person who operates a postsecondary school, a postsecondary school, or a postsecondary school's principal or agent knows or should know is false, deceptive, substantially inaccurate, or misleading; (g) fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter or rule made under this chapter; or (h) fail to satisfy a reasonable restriction or condition the division imposes in accordance with Subsection 13-34-106(2). (3) (a) A postsecondary school may not offer, sell, or award an educational credential unless the recipient of the educational credential receives instruction and successfully completes requirements for the educational credential that are commensurate with reasonable standards applicable to the educational credential. (b) Subsection (3)(a) does not apply to: (i) an educational credential that is clearly and conspicuously designated as an honorary educational credential; or (ii) a certificate or other award that does not designate enrollment in or successful completion of instruction or requirements to obtain a credential. (4) A postsecondary school's name may not contain a reference that is misleading to a student or the public with respect to the type or nature of the postsecondary school's services, affiliation, or structure. (5) A postsecondary school's principal or agent may not misrepresent the principal's or agent's level of educational attainment or other qualification in connection with the postsecondary school's operation. (6) A postsecondary school may not represent that the division or the state endorses or approves the postsecondary school. (7) After a postsecondary school provides notice to the division that the postsecondary school will cease operations as described in Section 13-34-205, the postsecondary school may not: (a) advertise, recruit, enroll, or offer services to a new student; (b) charge an existing student for services beyond the services for which the student has already paid or is obligated to pay; (c) fail to notify a student that the postsecondary school intends to cease operations; or (d) fail to comply with the requirements of Section 13-34-205. (8) A violation of this chapter is also a violation of Subsection 13-11-4(1).
Utah Code § 13-49-404 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-49 / § 13-49-404
§ 13-49-404. Recovery of losses.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedies, a person that suffers pecuniary loss because of a violation by another person of this chapter may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction and may recover: (1) the greater of $500 or twice the amount of the pecuniary loss; and (2) court costs and reasonable attorney fees as the court determines.
Utah Code § 13-11-1 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-11 / § 13-11-1
§ 13-11-1. Citation of act.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act."
Utah Code § 13-72a-202 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72a / § 13-72a-202
§ 13-72a-202. Restrictions on advertising.
Status: in_force

(1) A supplier may not use a mental health chatbot to advertise a specific product or service to a Utah user in a conversation between the Utah user and the mental health chatbot unless the mental health chatbot: (a) clearly and conspicuously identifies the advertisement as an advertisement; and (b) clearly and conspicuously discloses to the Utah user any: (i) sponsorship; (ii) business affiliation; or (iii) agreement that the supplier has with a third party to promote, advertise, or recommend the product or service. (2) A supplier of a mental health chatbot may not use a Utah user's input to: (a) determine whether to display an advertisement for a product or service to the Utah user, unless the advertisement is for the mental health chatbot itself; (b) determine a product, service, or category of product or service, to advertise to the Utah user; or (c) customize how an advertisement is presented to the Utah user. (3) This section does not prohibit a mental health chatbot from recommending that a Utah user seek counseling, therapy, or other assistance from a licensed professional, including a specific licensed professional.
Utah Code § 13-32a-105 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32a / § 13-32a-105
§ 13-32a-105. Central database -- Implementation -- Notification.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with this section, there is created a central database as a statewide repository for: (a) information that a pawn or secondhand business or a catalytic converter purchaser is required to submit in accordance with this chapter; and (b) the use of a participating law enforcement agency that meets the requirements of Section 13-32a-111. (2) The division shall: (a) establish and operate the central database; or (b) contract with a third party to establish and operate the central database in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code. (3) Funding for the creation and operation of the central database shall be from the account. (4) (a) An entity that operates the central database may not hold any financial or operating interest in a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser in any state. (b) The division shall verify before a bid is awarded that the selected entity meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(a). (c) If any entity is awarded a bid under this Subsection (4) and is later found to hold any interest in violation of Subsection (4)(a), the award is subject to being opened again for request for proposal. (5) (a) Beginning January 1, 2020, upon a query by a pawnbroker, the central database shall provide notification of the volume of business an individual seeking to enter into a transaction with the pawnbroker has engaged in with any pawnbroker regulated by this chapter within the previous 30 days based on the records in the central database at the time of the query. (b) Information entered in the central database shall be retained for five years and shall then be deleted. (6) Upon request, the entity responsible for establishing and operating the central database under Subsection (2) shall provide technical information and advice for an information technology representative of a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser that is required to provide information to the central database.
Utah Code § 13-8-7 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-8 / § 13-8-7
§ 13-8-7. Contract for design professional services -- Agreements to indemnify.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Design professional" means: (i) an individual licensed under: (A) Title 58, Chapter 3a, Architects Licensing Act; (B) Title 58, Chapter 22, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act; or (C) Title 58, Chapter 53, Landscape Architects Licensing Act; or (ii) a nongovernmental entity engaged in the business of providing services that require a license described in Subsection (1)(a)(i). (b) "Design professional services" means: (i) professional services within the scope of the practice of architecture as defined in Section 58-3a-102; (ii) professional engineering or professional land surveying as defined in Section 58-22-102; or (iii) professional services within the scope of the practice of landscape architecture as defined in Section 58-53-102. (c) (i) "Design professional services contract" means a contract under which a design professional agrees to provide design professional services: (A) to a governmental entity; or (B) for an improvement owned or to be owned by a governmental entity. (ii) "Design professional services contract" does not include a construction contract, as defined in Section 13-8-1. (d) "Indemnification provision" means a covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in, in connection with, or collateral to, a design professional services contract that requires the design professional to: (i) indemnify or hold harmless any person from or against liability for damages other than liability for damages to the extent caused by or resulting from: (A) the design professional's breach of contract, negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (B) the design professional's subconsultant's negligence; (ii) defend any person from or against a claim alleging liability for damages, including a claim alleging: (A) the design professional's breach of contract, negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (B) the design professional's subconsultant's negligence; or (iii) reimburse any person for attorney fees or other costs incurred by the person in defending against a claim alleging liability for damages, except to the extent the attorney fees or costs were incurred due to: (A) the design professional's breach of contract, negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (B) the design professional's subconsultant's negligence. (e) "Governmental entity" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-7-102. (f) "Improvement" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-2-225. (g) "Subconsultant" means a person with whom a design professional contracts to provide a service related to or part of the design professional services that the design professional agrees to perform under a design professional services contract. (2) An indemnification provision is void. (3) (a) A design professional shall perform design professional services under a design professional services contract consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by other design professionals: (i) with the same or similar professional license; and (ii) providing the same or similar design professional service: (A) in the same or similar locality; (B) at the same or similar time; and (C) under the same or similar circumstances. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b)(ii), a design professional services contract may not establish a standard of care different from the standard of care described in Subsection (3)(a). (ii) A design professional services contract may require a design professional to perform design professional services consistent with a specialized design expertise if the nature of the project that is the subject of the design professional services contract reasonably requires the specialized design expertise. (c) A provision in a design professional services contract that purports to waive or conflicts with a provision of Subsection (3)(b) is void. (4) The provisions of this section apply to a design professional services contract executed on or after May 8, 2018.
Utah Code § 13-48-102 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48 / § 13-48-102
§ 13-48-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Motor vehicle license cost recovery fee" means a fee or charge that may be separately stated and charged on the short-term motor vehicle lease or rental contract in a motor vehicle lease or rental transaction originating in this state to recover the costs incurred by a motor vehicle rental company to license, title, register, obtain license plates for, and inspect rental motor vehicles. (2) "Motor vehicle rental company" means any person or organization in the business of renting motor vehicles to the public.
Utah Code § 13-42-116 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-116
§ 13-42-116. Customer service.
Status: in_force

A provider that is required to be registered under this chapter shall maintain a toll-free communication system, staffed at a level that reasonably permits an individual to speak to a certified counselor or customer service representative, as appropriate, during ordinary business hours.
Utah Code § 13-42-125 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-125
§ 13-42-125. Voidable agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) If a provider imposes a fee or other charge or receives money or other payments not authorized by Section 13-42-123 or 13-42-124, the individual may void the agreement and recover as provided in Section 13-42-135. (2) If a provider is not registered as required by this chapter when an individual assents to an agreement, the agreement is voidable by the individual. (3) If an individual voids an agreement under Subsection (2), the provider does not have a claim against the individual for breach of contract or for restitution.
Utah Code § 13-42-119 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-42 / § 13-42-119
§ 13-42-119. Form and contents of agreement.
Status: in_force

(1) An agreement shall: (a) be in a record; (b) be dated and signed by the provider and the individual; (c) include the name of the individual and the address where the individual resides; (d) include the name, business address, and telephone number of the provider; (e) be delivered to the individual immediately upon formation of the agreement; and (f) disclose: (i) the services the provider will provide; (ii) the amount, or method of determining the amount, of all fees, individually itemized, the individual will pay; (iii) the schedule of payments to be made by or on behalf of the individual, including the amount of each payment, the date on which each payment is due, and an estimate of the date of the final payment; (iv) if a plan provides for regular periodic payments to creditors: (A) each creditor of the individual to which the provider will make payment, the amount owed to each creditor, and any concessions the provider reasonably believes each creditor will offer; (B) the schedule of expected payments to each creditor, including the amount of each payment and the date on which the provider will make the payment; (C) each creditor that the provider believes will not participate in the plan and to which the provider will not direct payment; and (D) that the provider may terminate the agreement for good cause, upon return of unexpended money of the individual; (v) if a plan contemplates the settlement of the individual's debt for less than the principal amount of the debt, an estimate of: (A) the duration of the plan based on all enrolled debts; (B) the length of time before the individual may reasonably expect a settlement offer; and (C) the amount of savings needed to accrue before the individual may reasonably expect a settlement offer, expressed as either a dollar amount or a percentage, for each enrolled debt; (vi) how the provider will comply with the provider's obligations under Subsection 13-42-127(1); (vii) that the individual may terminate the agreement at any time by giving written or electronic notice, and that, if notice of termination is given, the individual will receive all unexpended money that the provider or the provider's designee receives from or on behalf of the individual for payment of a credit and, except to the extent they have been earned, the provider's fees; (viii) that the individual may contact the division with any questions or complaints regarding the provider; and (ix) the address, telephone number, and email address or website of the division. (2) For purposes of Subsection (1)(e), delivery of an electronic record occurs when: (a) the provider makes the electronic record available in a format in which the individual may retrieve, save, and print the electronic record; and (b) the provider notifies the individual that the electronic record is available. (3) If the division supplies the provider with any information required under Subsection (1)(f)(ix), the provider may comply with that requirement only by disclosing the information the division supplies. (4) An agreement shall provide that: (a) the individual authorizes any bank in which the provider or the provider's agent has established a trust account to disclose to the division any financial records relating to the trust account; and (b) the provider will provide a notice to the individual no later than five business days after the day on which a creditor learns of a creditor's final decision to reject or withdraw from a plan and that the notice will include: (i) the identity of the creditor; and (ii) the right of the individual to modify or terminate the agreement. (5) An agreement may not: (a) provide for application of the law of a jurisdiction other than the United States and this state; (b) except as permitted by Section 2 of the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sec. 2, or Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act, contain a provision that modifies or limits otherwise available forums or procedural rights, including the right to trial by jury, that are generally available to the individual under law other than this chapter; (c) contain a provision that restricts the individual's remedies under this chapter or law other than this chapter; or (d) contain a provision that: (i) limits or releases the liability of a person for not performing the agreement or for violating this chapter; or (ii) indemnifies a person for liability arising under the agreement or this chapter. (6) A provision in an agreement which violates Subsection (4) or (5) is void.
Utah Code § 13-48a-203 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-48a / § 13-48a-203
§ 13-48a-203. Required disclosures for a car-sharing agreement.
Status: in_force

A car-sharing agreement shall disclose to the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver: (1) a right of the car-sharing company to seek indemnification from the shared vehicle owner or shared vehicle driver for economic loss resulting from a breach of the car-sharing agreement; (2) that a motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to the shared vehicle owner or shared vehicle driver does not provide a defense or indemnification for any claim asserted by the car-sharing company; (3) that the car-sharing program's insurance policy covering the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver is in effect only during the car-sharing period and that, for any use of the shared vehicle by the shared vehicle driver after the car-sharing termination time, the shared vehicle driver and the shared vehicle owner may not have insurance coverage; (4) of the daily rate, fees, and, if applicable, insurance or protection package costs that are charged to the shared vehicle owner or shared vehicle driver; (5) that the shared vehicle owner's motor vehicle liability insurance policy may not provide coverage for the shared vehicle; (6) of an emergency telephone number to contact personnel capable of fielding roadside assistance or other customer service inquiries; and (7) whether there are conditions under which a shared vehicle driver must maintain a personal automobile insurance policy with certain applicable coverage limits on a primary basis in order to book a shared vehicle.
Utah Code § 13-1a-1 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1a / § 13-1a-1
§ 13-1a-1. Creation of division -- Responsibilities.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code which is responsible for corporation and commercial code filings in this state.
Utah Code § 13-78-106 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-78 / § 13-78-106
§ 13-78-106. Applicability.
Status: in_force

(1) A provider offering or providing earned wage access services in this state: (a) does not violate state law governing deductions from payroll, salary, wages, compensation, or other income or the purchase, sale or assignment of, or an order for earned but unpaid income; (b) is not offering a loan or other form of credit or debt, if the provider is not a creditor, a debt collector, or a lender; or (c) is not offering a money transmission, if the provider is not a money transmitter. (2) Fees, voluntary tips, gratuities, or other donations paid to the provider, in accordance with this chapter, are not interest or finance charges.
Utah Code § 13-14a-9 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-14a / § 13-14a-9
§ 13-14a-9. Continuing obligation of manufacturer or wholesaler.
Status: in_force

(1) If a manufacturer or wholesaler is purchased by or merges with another company, the purchasing or surviving entity shall bear all of the responsibilities of the original or purchased manufacturer or wholesaler under this chapter. (2) If a manufacturer sells a product line, the purchasing entity bears the responsibility of repurchase. (3) In the case of a wholesaler who discontinues representing a line for any reason, the manufacturer of that line bears the responsibility to repurchase.
Utah Code § 13-35-302 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-35 / § 13-35-302
§ 13-35-302. Issuance of additional franchises -- Relocation of existing franchisees.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a franchisor shall comply with Subsection (1)(b) if the franchisor seeks to: (i) enter into a franchise establishing a powersport vehicle dealership within a relevant market area where the same line-make is represented by another franchisee; or (ii) relocate an existing powersport vehicle dealership. (b) (i) If a franchisor seeks to take an action listed in Subsection (1)(a), prior to taking the action, the franchisor shall in writing notify the executive director and each franchisee in that line-make in the relevant market area that the franchisor intends to take an action described in Subsection (1)(a). (ii) The notice required by Subsection (1)(b)(i) shall: (A) specify the good cause on which it intends to rely for the action; and (B) be delivered by registered or certified mail or by any form of reliable delivery through which receipt is verifiable. (c) Within 45 days of receiving notice required by Subsection (1)(b), any franchisee that is required to receive notice under Subsection (1)(b) may protest to the executive director the establishing or relocating of the dealership. When a protest is filed, the department shall inform the franchisor that: (i) a timely protest has been filed; (ii) a hearing is required; (iii) the franchisor may not establish or relocate the proposed dealership until the executive director has held a hearing; and (iv) the franchisor may not establish or relocate a proposed dealership if the executive director determines that there is not good cause for permitting the establishment or relocation of the dealership. (d) If multiple protests are filed under Subsection (1)(c), hearings may be consolidated to expedite the disposition of the issue. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the relocation of a franchisee's dealership: (a) less than two miles from the existing location of the franchisee's dealership; or (b) farther away from all powersport dealerships that are: (i) of the same line-make as the franchisee's dealership; and (ii) in the franchisee's existing dealership's relevant market area. (3) For purposes of this section: (a) relocation of an existing franchisee's dealership in excess of one mile from its existing location is considered the establishment of an additional franchise in the line-make of the relocating franchise; (b) the reopening in a relevant market area of a dealership that has not been in operation for one year or more is considered the establishment of an additional powersport vehicle dealership; and (c) (i) except as provided in Subsection (3)(c)(ii), the establishment of a temporary additional place of business by a powersport vehicle franchisee is considered the establishment of an additional powersport vehicle dealership; and (ii) the establishment of a temporary additional place of business by a powersport vehicle franchisee is not considered the establishment of an additional powersport vehicle dealership if the powersport vehicle franchisee is participating in a trade show where three or more powersport vehicle dealers are participating.
Utah Code § 13-49-403 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-49 / § 13-49-403
§ 13-49-403. Action by attorney general or district or county attorney.
Status: in_force

Upon referral from the division, the attorney general or a district or county attorney may: (1) bring an action for temporary or permanent injunctive or other relief in a court with jurisdiction for a violation of this part; (2) bring an action in a court with jurisdiction for the collection of penalties authorized under Subsection 13-49-402(2); or (3) bring an action under Subsection 13-49-402(3).
Utah Code § 13-72a-204 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72a / § 13-72a-204
§ 13-72a-204. Violations -- Enforcement authority.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection. (2) In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection: (a) the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; and (b) the division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter. (3) In a court action by the division to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may: (a) declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter; (b) issue an injunction for a violation of this part; (c) order disgorgement of money received in violation of this chapter; (d) order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer; (e) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or (f) award other relief that the court determines reasonable and necessary. (4) If a court awards judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division: (a) reasonable attorney fees; (b) court costs; and (c) investigative fees. (5) A court may impose a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation of an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter. (6) A court may impose a civil penalty authorized under this section in a civil action brought by the division. (7) The division shall deposit all fines and civil penalties collected under this section into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-109.
Utah Code § 13-1b-403 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-1b / § 13-1b-403
§ 13-1b-403. Scope of practice review -- Criteria.
Status: in_force

When conducting a scope of practice review in accordance with Subsection 13-1b-203(7) and Section 13-1b-402, the office shall consider the following criteria: (1) the strength of evidence, data, or information indicating the innovation will provide: (a) safer or more effective healthcare; (b) more accessible healthcare; or (c) more affordable healthcare; (2) the potential of the innovation to improve the following: (a) the safety or efficacy of healthcare; (b) healthcare accessibility; or (c) healthcare affordability; (3) the probability, severity, and permanence of any risk an innovation poses to a patient; (4) the level of interest from employers, healthcare practitioners, and educators to test or adopt the innovation; (5) the availability of adequate training or education for healthcare practitioners to learn about the innovation; (6) the degree to which other jurisdictions adopt or use the innovation; and (7) any other criteria that the office adopts by rule that the office makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Utah Code § 13-2-112 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-2 / § 13-2-112
§ 13-2-112. Publication of consumer complaints.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Consumer complaint" means a complaint that: (i) is provided to the division; (ii) alleges facts relating to conduct that the division regulates under Section 13-2-102; and (iii) may contain: (A) information that identifies a respondent; and (B) a narrative description of and information relevant to the conduct described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii). (b) "Consumer narrative" means the narrative description contained in a consumer complaint as described in Subsection (1)(a)(iii)(B). (c) "Filer" means a person who files a consumer complaint. (d) "Respondent" means a person against whom a filer files a consumer complaint. (2) (a) A consumer complaint is a protected record as provided in Subsection 63G-2-305(87). (b) In carrying out the division's duties, the division may not publicly disclose the identity of a person the division investigates unless: (i) the person's identity becomes a matter of public record in an enforcement proceeding; or (ii) the person consents to public disclosure. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2): (a) the division may reclassify a consumer complaint as public if: (i) (A) the consumer complaint is one of at least 10 consumer complaints filed with the division against the same person, alleging the same or similar conduct, and during the 12-month period immediately preceding the day on which the filer files the consumer complaint; (B) the consumer complaint does not contain information that an agreement with another state or federal agency or a condition of participation in an investigation or litigation requires the division keep confidential; (C) the consumer complaint is not classified as controlled, private, or protected as described in Sections 63G-2-302 through 63G-2-305, for a reason other than that identified by Subsection 63G-2-305(87); and (D) access to the record is not restricted as described by Subsection 63G-2-201(3)(b); or (ii) the division takes public enforcement action against a respondent as a result of the consumer complaint; and (b) the division may disclose a consumer complaint to the respondent. (4) In determining the number of complaints against the same person in accordance with Subsection (3)(a)(i)(A), the division may consider consumer complaints that are filed against multiple entities under common ownership as consumer complaints against the same person. (5) A respondent's initial, written response to a consumer complaint that is public under Subsection (3) is a public record. (6) Before making a consumer complaint that the division reclassifies as public under Subsection (3), or a response described in Subsection (5), available to the public, the division: (a) shall redact from the consumer complaint or the response any information that would disclose: (i) the filer's: (A) address; (B) social security number; (C) bank account information; (D) email address; or (E) telephone number; or (ii) information similar in nature to the information described in Subsection (6)(a)(i); and (b) may redact the filer's name and any other information that could, in the division's judgment, disclose the filer's identity. (7) If the division discloses the consumer complaint to the respondent as described in Subsection (3)(b), the division may redact the filer's: (a) bank account information; (b) social security number; (c) name and any other information that could, in the division's judgment, disclose the filer's identity, if the filer requests anonymity; and (d) other information the disclosure of which constitutes a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. (8) Nothing in this section precludes the division from disclosing a consumer complaint in accordance with Section 63G-2-201.
Utah Code § 13-43-205 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-43 / § 13-43-205
§ 13-43-205. Advisory opinion.
Status: in_force

(1) A local government, private entity, or a potentially aggrieved person may, in accordance with Section 13-43-206, request a written advisory opinion: (a) from a neutral third party to determine compliance with: (i) Sections 10-20-506, 10-20-507, 10-20-602, 10-20-604, 10-20-605, 10-20-902, 10-20-904, 10-20-905, 10-20-910, 10-20-911, 10-20-912, and 10-20-1003; (ii) Sections 17-79-506, 17-79-507, 17-79-601, 17-79-602, 17-79-603, 17-79-803, 17-79-804, 17-79-805, 17-79-811, 17-79-812, 17-79-813, and 17-79-903; and (iii) Title 11, Chapter 36a, Impact Fees Act; and (b) at any time before: (i) a final decision on a land use application by a local appeal authority under Title 11, Chapter 36a, Impact Fees Act, or Section 10-20-1108 or 17-79-1008; (ii) the deadline for filing an appeal with the district court under Title 11, Chapter 36a, Impact Fees Act, or Section 10-20-1109 or 17-79-1009, if no local appeal authority is designated to hear the issue that is the subject of the request for an advisory opinion; or (iii) the enactment of an impact fee, if the request for an advisory opinion is a request to review and comment on a proposed impact fee facilities plan or a proposed impact fee analysis as defined in Section 11-36a-102. (2) A private property owner may, in accordance with Section 13-43-206, request a written advisory opinion from a neutral third party to determine if a condemning entity: (a) is in occupancy of the owner's property; (b) is occupying the property: (i) for a public use authorized by law; and (ii) without colorable legal or equitable authority; and (c) continues to occupy the property without the owner's consent, the occupancy would constitute a taking of private property for a public use without just compensation. (3) An advisory opinion issued under Subsection (2) may justify an award of attorney fees against a condemning entity in accordance with Section 13-43-206 only if the court finds that the condemning entity: (a) does not have a colorable claim or defense for the entity's actions; and (b) continued occupancy without payment of just compensation and in disregard of the advisory opinion.
Utah Code § 13-32a-109.5 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-32a / § 13-32a-109.5
§ 13-32a-109.5. Seizure of property -- Notification to pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser.
Status: in_force

If a law enforcement agency determines seizure of property pawned or sold to a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser is necessary under this chapter during the course of a criminal investigation, in addition to the hold provisions under Section 13-32a-109, the law enforcement agency shall: (1) notify the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser of the specific property to be seized; and (2) issue to the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser a seizure form approved by the division and that: (a) provides the active case number related to the property to be seized; (b) provides the date of the seizure request; (c) provides the reason for the seizure; (d) describes the property to be seized; (e) states each reason the property is necessary during the course of a criminal investigation; and (f) includes any information that facilitates the ability of the pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser to track the property when the prosecution agency takes over the case.
Utah Code § 13-45-205 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-45 / § 13-45-205
§ 13-45-205. Changes to information in a credit report subject to a security freeze.
Status: in_force

(1) If a credit report is subject to a security freeze, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer who is the subject of the credit report within 30 days if the consumer reporting agency changes the consumer's: (a) name; (b) date of birth; (c) Social Security number; or (d) address. (2) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a consumer reporting agency may make technical modifications to information in a credit report that is subject to a security freeze without providing notification to the consumer. (b) Technical modifications under Subsection (2)(a) include: (i) the addition or subtraction of abbreviations to names and addresses; and (ii) transpositions or corrections of incorrect numbering or spelling. (3) When providing notice of a change of address under Subsection (1), the consumer reporting agency shall provide notice to the consumer at both the new address and the former address.
Utah Code § 13-72b-305 — Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-72b / § 13-72b-305
§ 13-72b-305. Heightened pleading standard for actions against covered platforms.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) In any action brought under Section 13-72b-303 against a covered platform, the complaint shall plead with particularity facts establishing that the covered platform does not qualify for safe harbor protection under Section 13-72b-304. (2) To meet the pleading requirements of Subsection (1), the plaintiff shall include specific factual allegations demonstrating that the covered platform does not qualify for safe harbor protection under Section 13-72b-304, including facts showing one or more of the following: (a) that the covered platform failed to implement notice and removal procedures that comply with Section 13-72b-302; (b) that the covered platform failed to act in good faith in responding to notices of non-consensual counterfeit intimate images; (c) if the plaintiff provided notice under Section 13-72b-302: (i) the specific date and method by which notice was provided; (ii) the content of the notice provided; (iii) the covered platform's response or failure to respond; and (iv) facts establishing that the covered platform failed to comply with the takedown requirements in Section 13-72b-302; or (d) if the plaintiff did not provide notice under Section 13-72b-302: (i) facts establishing that the covered platform had actual knowledge of the non-consensual counterfeit intimate image before the plaintiff provided notice; and (ii) facts establishing that the covered platform failed to take reasonable steps to remove the image within 48 hours after obtaining actual knowledge. (3) General or conclusory allegations that a covered platform violated this part are insufficient to state a claim. (4) If a complaint fails to meet the pleading requirements of this section, the court shall dismiss the action without prejudice. (5) A covered platform may bring a motion to dismiss under this section before filing an answer or other responsive pleading. (6) If the court grants a motion to dismiss under this section and the plaintiff files an amended complaint that again fails to meet the pleading requirements of this section, the court shall: (a) dismiss the action with prejudice; and (b) award the covered platform reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in bringing the motion to dismiss the amended complaint.