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Utah Code § 17B-2a-1006 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-2a / § 17B-2a-1006
§ 17B-2a-1006. Limits on water conservancy district property tax levy -- Additional levy.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), and subject to Subsection (3) and Section 17B-2a-1009, the property tax levy of a water conservancy district for all purposes may not exceed: (a) .0001 per dollar of taxable value of taxable property in the district, before the earliest of: (i) the planning or design of works; (ii) the acquisition of the site or right-of-way on which the works will be constructed; or (iii) the commencement of construction of the works; and (b) .0002 per dollar of taxable value of taxable property in the district, after the earliest of the events listed in Subsection (1)(a). (2) Subject to Subsection (3) and Section 17B-2a-1009: (a) in a district that contains land located within the Lower Colorado River Basin, the levy after the earliest of the events listed in Subsection (1)(a) may be increased to a maximum of .001 per dollar of taxable value of taxable property in the district; and (b) in a district to be served under a contract, water appropriation, water allotment, or otherwise by water apportioned by the Colorado River Compact to the Upper Basin, the levy after the earliest of the events listed in Subsection (1)(a) may be increased to a maximum of .0004 per dollar of taxable value of taxable property. (3) A water conservancy district may impose an additional property tax levy, not to exceed .0001 per dollar of taxable value of taxable property in the district, if the additional levy is necessary to provide adequate funds to pay maturing bonds or other debts of the district.
Utah Code § 31A-2-301 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-2 / § 31A-2-301
§ 31A-2-301. Special hearing officers -- Witness and mileage fees.
Status: in_force

(1) If the commissioner considers it necessary because of the technicality or complexity of the subject, the commissioner may appoint a special hearing officer from outside the department staff and may contract for a reasonable professional fee for the services. (2) (a) In hearings before the commissioner, witness fees and reimbursement for mileage traveled, if claimed, shall be allowed at the same rate as in district courts. (b) Witness fees and reimbursement for mileage, together with the actual expense necessarily incurred in securing attendance of witnesses and their testimony, and the hearing officer's fee and reasonable actual expenses, shall be paid by the Insurance Department. (c) The commissioner shall be reimbursed for these costs as provided in Section 31A-2-205 if: (i) the hearing is incident to an examination for which costs are payable under Section 31A-2-205; or (ii) the commissioner orders the persons involved in the hearing to reimburse the department for hearing costs, which the commissioner may do if the commissioner had reasonable cause to believe that the order which issued or might have issued was necessary. (3) Whenever the commissioner is reimbursed for costs under this section, the expenditures may not be charged against the department budget.
Utah Code § 35A-15-401 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-15 / § 35A-15-401
§ 35A-15-401. Requirements for a school readiness program to receive funding through a results-based contract.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Participating program operator" means an eligible LEA, a private provider, or a home-based educational technology provider that is a party to a results-based contract. (b) "Program" means a school readiness program funded through a results-based contract. (2) (a) Subject to the requirements of this part, an eligible LEA, an eligible private provider, or an eligible home-based educational technology provider that operates a high quality school readiness program may enter into and receive funding through a results-based contract. (b) An eligible LEA, an eligible private provider, or an eligible home-based educational technology provider may not enter into a results-based contract while receiving a grant under Part 3, Grants for High Quality School Readiness Programs. (3) A participating program operator shall ensure that each student who is enrolled in a classroom, or who uses a home-based educational technology, that is part of a participating program operator's program has a unique student identifier by: (a) if the participating program operator is an eligible LEA, assigning a unique student identifier to each student enrolled in the classroom; or (b) if the participating program operator is an eligible private provider or eligible home-based technology provider, working with the state board to assign a unique student identifier to each student enrolled in the classroom or who uses the home-based educational technology. (4) A participating program operator may not use funds received through a results-based contract to supplant funds for an existing high quality school readiness program, but may use the funds to supplement an existing high quality school readiness program. (5) (a) If not prohibited by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Secs. 6301-6576, a participating program operator may charge a sliding scale fee, based on household income, to a student enrolled in the participating program operator's program. (b) A participating program operator may use grants, scholarships, or other money to help fund the program. (6) (a) A participating program operator that is an eligible LEA may contract with an eligible private provider to provide a high quality school readiness program to a portion of the eligible LEA's eligible students if: (i) the results-based contract specifies the number of students to be served by the eligible private provider; and (ii) the eligible private provider meets the requirements described in this section for a participating program operator. (b) An eligible LEA that contracts with an eligible private provider shall provide supportive services to the eligible private provider, which may include: (i) professional learning; (ii) staffing or staff support; (iii) materials; or (iv) assessments.
Utah Code § 31A-22-319 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-22 / § 31A-22-319
§ 31A-22-319. Prohibition on insurer requiring certain parts -- Disclosure.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless an insurer gives an insured notice in writing an insurer may not specify the use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts in the repair of an insured's motor vehicle. (2) (a) For a policy issued on or after October 1, 2026, the insurer shall provide to the insured, at the time of issuance and renewal, a written notice stating that the insurer may authorize or specify the use of aftermarket crash parts in the event of a covered loss. (b) An insurer may provide the notice described in Subsection (2)(a) electronically in accordance with applicable law. (c) The notice described in Subsection (2)(a): (i) is informational only and does not create, expand, or alter coverage or obligations under the policy; and (ii) shall include the following disclosure in at least 10-point font: "In the event of a covered loss, the insurer may authorize or specify the use of aftermarket crash parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of your vehicle. Parts used in the repair of your vehicle by a manufacturer other than the original manufacturer are required to be at least equivalent in kind and quality in terms of fit, quality, and performance to the original parts they are replacing." (3) When an insurer authorizes or specifies the use of a non-OEM aftermarket crash part, the written estimate shall: (a) clearly identify each non-OEM aftermarket crash part; and (b) contain the following disclosure in at least 10-point font, that appears on or is attached to the insured's copy of the estimate: "This estimate has been prepared based on the authorization of your insurer and the use of aftermarket crash parts not made by the original manufacturer of your motor vehicle. Parts used in the repair of your vehicle that are made by a manufacturer other than the original manufacturer are required to be at least equivalent in kind and quality in terms of fit, quality, and performance. Warranties applicable to these replacement parts are provided by the manufacturer or distributor of these parts rather than the manufacturer of your vehicle." (4) Nothing in this section: (a) creates an express or implied warranty by the insurer beyond the terms of the policy of insurance; (b) requires an insurer to provide coverage for OEM aftermarket crash parts unless the coverage is expressly provided in the policy; or (c) prohibits the voluntary use of OEM aftermarket crash parts. (5) Notwithstanding Sections 31A-2-101 and 31A-2-201, the department and the commissioner are not required to administer or otherwise enforce Subsection (3).
Utah Code § 17D-5-301 — Utah Code / Title 17D / Chapter 17D-5 / § 17D-5-301
§ 17D-5-301. Contesting an infrastructure financing district action.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Contestable action" means: (i) the creation of an infrastructure financing district or any part of the process to create an infrastructure financing district; (ii) a property tax levied by an infrastructure financing district or any part of the process to levy the tax; or (iii) a fee imposed by an infrastructure financing district or any part of the process to impose the fee. (b) "Effective date" means: (i) with respect to the creation of an infrastructure financing district, the date of the lieutenant governor's issuance of a certificate of creation under Section 67-1a-6.5; (ii) with respect to a property tax levied by an infrastructure financing district, the date of the board's adoption of a resolution levying the tax; and (iii) for a fee imposed by an infrastructure financing district, the date of the board's adoption of a resolution imposing the fee. (2) (a) A person may file a court action to contest the legality or validity of a contestable action. (b) A court action under Subsection (2)(a) is the exclusive remedy for a person to contest the legality or validity of a contestable action. (3) A person may not bring an action under Subsection (2) or serve a summons relating to the action more than 30 days after the effective date of the contestable action. (4) After the expiration of the 30-day period stated in Subsection (3): (a) a contestable action becomes incontestable against any person who has not brought an action and served a summons within the time specified in Subsection (3); and (b) a person may not bring an action to: (i) enjoin an infrastructure financing district from levying and collecting a property tax or imposing and collecting a fee that the infrastructure financing district levies or imposes; or (ii) attack or question in any way the legality or validity of a contestable action. (5) (a) This section does not affect a claim for a misuse of funds against the infrastructure financing district or an officer or employee of the infrastructure financing district. (b) A person may not seek relief for a claimed misuse of funds described in Subsection (5)(a) except for injunctive relief. (c) The limitation under Subsection (5)(b) does not affect the filing or prosecution of criminal charges for the misuse of infrastructure financing district funds.
Utah Code § 20A-9-802.5 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-9 / § 20A-9-802.5
§ 20A-9-802.5. Presidential primary required.
Status: in_force

(1) A presidential primary election shall be held under this part each year in which a presidential election will be held. (2) A registered political party that wishes to nominate a presidential candidate for the general election may participate in a presidential primary election conducted under this part. (3) The Legislature shall appropriate sufficient funds to administer each presidential primary election conducted under this part.
Utah Code § 78A-10a-404 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-10a / § 78A-10a-404
§ 78A-10a-404. Procedure -- Staff.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) Four commissioners are a quorum. (2) The Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102 shall administer and staff each commission. (3) The commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice shall: (a) ensure that each commission follows the rules made by the Department of Criminal Justice under Section 75E-2-209; and (b) resolve any questions regarding the rules. (4) A commissioner who is a licensed attorney may recuse oneself if there is a conflict of interest that makes the commissioner unable to serve.
Utah Code § 31A-23a-603 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-23a / § 31A-23a-603
§ 31A-23a-603. Duties of insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) The insurer shall have on file an independent financial examination, in a form acceptable to the commissioner, of each managing general agent with which the insurer has done business. (2) (a) If a managing general agent establishes loss reserves, the insurer shall annually obtain the opinion of an actuary attesting to the adequacy of loss reserves established for losses incurred and outstanding on business produced by the managing general agent. (b) The requirement of Subsection (2)(a) is in addition to any other required loss reserve certification. (3) The insurer shall at least semiannually conduct an on-site review of the underwriting and claims processing operations of the managing general agent. (4) Binding authority for all reinsurance contracts or participation in insurance or reinsurance syndicates shall rest with an officer of the insurer, who may not be affiliated with the managing general agent. (5) (a) Within 30 days after entering into or terminating a contract with a managing general agent, the insurer shall provide written notification of the appointment or termination to the commissioner. (b) A notice of appointment of a managing general agent shall include: (i) a statement of duties that the applicant is expected to perform on behalf of the insurer; (ii) the lines of insurance for which the applicant is to be authorized to act; and (iii) any other information the commissioner may request. (6) (a) An insurer shall review the insurer's books and records each quarter to determine if any producer, as defined in Section 31A-1-301, has become a managing general agent as defined in Section 31A-23a-102. (b) If the insurer determines that a producer has become a managing general agent: (i) the insurer shall promptly notify the producer and the commissioner of the determination; and (ii) the insurer and producer shall fully comply with the provisions of this chapter within 30 days. (7) (a) An insurer may not appoint officers, directors, employees, subproducers, or controlling shareholders of the insurer's managing general agents to the insurer's board of directors. (b) This Subsection (7) does not apply to relationships governed by: (i) Chapter 16, Insurance Holding Companies; or (ii) Chapter 23a, Part 7, Producer Controlled Insurers, if it applies.
Utah Code § 78B-5-604 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-5 / § 78B-5-604
§ 78B-5-604. Certificate of location or purchase of public lands of United States as evidence.
Status: in_force

A certificate of purchase or of location of any lands in this state, issued or made in pursuance of any law of the United States, is prima facie evidence that the holder or assignee of the certificate is the owner of the land described in the certificate. This evidence may be overcome by proof that the land was in the adverse possession of the adverse party, or those under whom the party claims, or that the adverse party was holding the land for mining purposes at the time the certificate is filed.
Utah Code § 63M-7-517 — Utah Code / Title 63M / Chapter 63M-7 / § 63M-7-517
§ 63M-7-517. Additional testing.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) If the mental, physical, or emotional condition of a victim is material to a reparations claim, the reparations officer, director, or the assistant director reparations program manager who hears the reparations claim or the appeal may order the claimant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician or psychologist and may recommend to the court to order an autopsy of a deceased victim. (2) The court may order an additional examination for good cause shown and shall provide notice to the individual to be examined and the individual's representative. (3) All reports from additional examinations shall set out findings, including results of all tests made, diagnoses, prognoses, other conclusions, and reports of earlier examinations of the same conditions. (4) A copy of the report shall be made available to the victim or the representative of the victim unless dissemination of that copy is prohibited by law.
Utah Code § 63H-4-106 — Utah Code / Title 63H / Chapter 63H-4 / § 63H-4-106
§ 63H-4-106. Authority -- Powers.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority shall operate and maintain a scenic and historic railroad in and around the Heber Valley. (2) The authority has perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and may: (a) adopt, amend, and repeal rules, policies, and procedures for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; (b) sue and be sued in its own name; (c) maintain an office at a place within this state it designates; (d) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority and the conduct of its business; (e) purchase, lease, sell, and otherwise dispose of property and rights-of-way; (f) employ experts and other professionals it considers necessary; (g) employ and retain independent legal counsel; (h) make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the performance of its duties and the exercise of its duties under this chapter to operate and maintain a scenic railroad in and around the Heber Valley; (i) procure insurance for liability and against any loss in connection with its property and other assets in amounts and from insurers it considers desirable; (j) receive appropriations from the Legislature and receive other public money and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes of this chapter, subject to the conditions upon which the grants and contributions are made, including gifts or grants from any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of this state for any purpose consistent with this chapter; (k) enter into agreements with any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or this state for the purpose of providing for the operation and maintenance of a scenic railway in and around the Heber Valley; and (l) do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted by this chapter. (3) (a) All money received by the authority under Subsection (2)(j) and from any other source is for the exclusive use of the authority to operate, maintain, improve, and provide for a scenic and historic railway in and around the Heber Valley. (b) The money received by the authority may not be used for any other purpose or by any other entity.
Utah Code § 31A-27a-112 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-27a / § 31A-27a-112
§ 31A-27a-112. Unrecorded obligations and defenses of affiliates.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to a person who in relation to an insurer is: (a) an affiliate; (b) a controlled or controlling person; or (c) a present or former officer, manager, director, trustee, or shareholder. (2) In a proceeding or claim by the receiver, a person described in Subsection (1) may not assert a defense unless evidence of the defense: (a) is recorded in the records of the insurer at or about the time the event giving rise to the defense occurs; and (b) if required by statutory accounting practices and procedures, is timely reported on the insurer's official financial statements filed with the commissioner. (3) A person described in Subsection (1) may not assert a claim, unless the obligation: (a) is recorded in the records of the insurer at or about the time the obligation is incurred; and (b) if required by statutory accounting practices and procedures, is timely reported on the insurer's official financial statements filed with the commissioner. (4) A claim by the receiver against a person described in Subsection (1) that is made on the basis of an unrecorded or unreported transaction is not barred by this section.
Utah Code § 53H-4-203 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-4 / § 53H-4-203
§ 53H-4-203. Use of dead bodies for medical purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) A county shall, within 24 hours after assuming custody of an unclaimed body for which the county is required to provide burial under Section 26B-8-225, provide notice of the county's custody of the body to the dean of University of Utah School of Medicine. (2) The notice described in Subsection (1) shall specify the body's probable cause of death. (3) Subject to Section 26B-8-225, the county shall, at the request of the dean ofthe University of Utah School of Medicine, forward the body to the university, at the university's expense, within 24 hours of receiving the dean's request. (4) The University of Utah School of Medicine shall, for a body it receives under Subsection (3): (a) properly embalm and preserve the body for at least 60 days; and (b) upon request, release the body to a person with priority to control the disposition of the body under Section 58-9-602. (5) (a) A person delivering a body to the University of Utah shall receive a receipt for the body. (b) The University of Utah School of Medicine is responsible for records kept on any body received under this section. (c) The records shall include all facts necessary for proper identification of the body. (6) A body unclaimed after 60 days under this section may be used for the following purposes: (a) to promote medical and surgical science; and (b) for instruction and study by physicians and students of anatomy and embalming. (7) The University of Utah School of Medicine shall, upon completion of the purposes outlined in Subsection (6), ensure the remains: (a) are properly cremated; or (b) receive a decent burial. (8) A person who commits the following violations is guilty of a class B misdemeanor: (a) failure or neglect to give notice required under Subsection (1); or (b) failure or neglect to forward a body upon request under Subsection (3).