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Utah Code § 63A-5b-1214 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-5b / § 63A-5b-1214
§ 63A-5b-1214. Construction oversight fee.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) Except for an LEA that has hired a division approved project manager to provide services as described in this section, for all public school construction projects, an LEA shall pay the division a construction oversight, building official, plan review, and administration fee in accordance with a fee schedule established by division rule under Section 63A-5b-1217 and approved by the rate committee created in Section 63A-1-114. (2) The construction oversight fee: (a) applies to all projects subject to this part, regardless of whether the division is providing direct construction management services; (b) shall be established by division rule under Section 63A-5b-1217 to recover the reasonable costs of oversight activities and may be reduced or waived for LEAs with delegated oversight authority; and (c) may be included in the LEA's bond authorization or other funding mechanism. (3) The construction oversight fee assessed to an LEA shall fund the division's activities, including: (a) plan review and permitting; (b) inspection roster maintenance and oversight; (c) cost database development and maintenance; (d) training and technical assistance programs; (e) compliance monitoring and enforcement; (f) online document management system operation; (g) standardized design template development; and (h) other oversight activities required by this part. (4) For projects where the division provides direct construction management services under Section 63A-5b-1213: (a) the LEA shall not pay duplicative fees; and (b) the division shall clearly delineate the fee structure for oversight activities. (5) The division shall: (a) deposit all construction oversight fees into the restricted account established in Section 63A-5b-1219; (b) use fee revenue exclusively for public school construction oversight activities; (c) report annually to the Legislature on fee revenue and expenditures; and (d) adjust the fee rate only through legislative action. (6) An LEA may appeal fee assessments or payment schedule requirements under this section to the appeals panel established under Section 63A-5b-1221.
Utah Code § 23A-1-206 — Utah Code / Title 23A / Chapter 23A-1 / § 23A-1-206
§ 23A-1-206. New development.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Mitigate" means an activity intended to lessen known negative impacts caused by wildlife, including relocating or distracting wildlife. (b) "New development" means the conversion in use of previously undeveloped land into a developed state that occurs on or after May 1, 2024. (c) "Wildlife damage or nuisance claim" means: (i) a depredation claim; (ii) a wildlife damage claim; or (iii) a nuisance complaint involving wildlife. (2) On and after May 1, 2024, new development in the state is considered infringing on existing wildlife habitat and a person who makes a wildlife damage or nuisance claim related to the new development may not qualify for a wildlife damage or nuisance claim against the state or a political subdivision. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the division may mitigate wildlife damage or nuisances impacting a new development.
Utah Code § 75E-10-301 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-10 / § 75E-10-301
§ 75E-10-301. Definitions for part.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026As used in this part, "fund" means the Indigent Inmate Fund created in Section 75E-10-302.
Utah Code § 31A-4-102 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-4 / § 31A-4-102
§ 31A-4-102. Qualified insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not conduct an insurance business in Utah in person, through an agent, through a broker, through the mail, or through another method of communication, except: (a) an insurer: (i) authorized to do business in Utah under: (A) Chapter 5, Domestic Stock and Mutual Insurance Corporations; (B) Chapter 7, Nonprofit Health Service Insurance Corporations; (C) Chapter 8, Health Maintenance Organizations and Limited Health Plans; (D) Chapter 9, Insurance Fraternals; (E) Chapter 10, Annuities; (F) Chapter 11, Motor Clubs; (G) Chapter 14, Foreign Insurers; (H) Chapter 37, Captive Insurance Companies Act; or (I) Chapter 37a, Special Purpose Financial Captive Insurance Company Act; and (ii) within the limits of its certificate of authority; (b) a joint underwriting group under Section 31A-2-214 or 31A-20-102; (c) an insurer doing business under Section 31A-15-103; (d) a person who submits to the commissioner a certificate from the United States Department of Labor, or such other evidence as satisfies the commissioner, that the laws of Utah are preempted with respect to specified activities of that person by Section 514 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or other federal law; or (e) a person exempt from this title under Section 31A-1-103 or another applicable statute. (2) As used in this section, "insurer" includes a bail bond surety company, as defined in Section 31A-35-102.
Utah Code § 32B-7-407 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-7 / § 32B-7-407
§ 32B-7-407. Licensing at certain package agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to Subsection (2), the commission may issue an off-premise beer retailer state license for a premises that is a package agency located at a brewery manufacturing facility. (2) An off-premise beer retailer state licensee described in Subsection (1) may not sell beer: (a) other than beer that is the product of the brewery manufacturing licensee that holds the package agency located on the premises; or (b) at a time other than a time a package agency may sell liquor under Subsection 32B-2-605(13).
Utah Code § 23A-4-713 — Utah Code / Title 23A / Chapter 23A-4 / § 23A-4-713
§ 23A-4-713. Reporting of hunt information.
Status: in_force

(1) By rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may require that a person who obtains a hunting license or permit report hunt information to the division. (2) The rule described in Subsection (1) may impose penalties for failure to provide hunt information in accordance with that rule, except that a penalty requiring the payment of money may not exceed $25.
Utah Code § 26B-9-217 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-9 / § 26B-9-217
§ 26B-9-217. Requirement to honor voluntary assignment of earnings -- Discharge of employee prohibited -- Liability for discharge -- Earnings subject to support lien or garnishment.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Every person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision, or department of the state shall honor, according to its terms, a duly executed voluntary assignment of earnings which is presented by the office as a plan to satisfy or retire a support debt or obligation. (b) The requirement to honor an assignment of earnings, and the assignment of earnings itself, are applicable whether the earnings are to be paid presently or in the future, and continue in effect until released in writing by the office. (c) Payment of money pursuant to an assignment of earnings presented by the office shall serve as full acquittance under any contract of employment, and the state shall defend the employer and hold the employer harmless for any action taken pursuant to the assignment of earnings. (d) The office shall be released from liability for improper receipt of money under an assignment of earnings upon return of any money so received. (2) An employer may not discharge or prejudice any employee because the employee's earnings have been subjected to support lien, wage assignment, or garnishment for any indebtedness under this part. (3) If an employer discharges an employee in violation of Subsection (2), the employer is liable to the employee for the damages the employee may suffer, and, additionally, to the office in an amount equal to the debt which is the basis of the assignment or garnishment, plus costs, interest, and attorney fees, or a maximum of $1,000, whichever is less. (4) The maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any work pay period which may be subjected to a garnishment to enforce payment of a judicial or administrative judgment arising out of failure to support children may not exceed 50% of the individual's disposable earnings for the work pay period. (5) The support lien or garnishment shall continue to operate and require the employer to withhold the nonexempt portion of earnings at each succeeding earnings disbursement interval until released in writing by the court or office.
Utah Code § 53G-8-902 — Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-8 / § 53G-8-902
§ 53G-8-902. LEA compliance with cybersecurity standards -- Coordination.
Status: in_force

(1) An LEA shall comply with the minimum cybersecurity standards established by the Cybersecurity Commission created in Section 63C-27-201 in rule made in accordance with Subsection 63C-27-202(9). (2) An LEA shall comply with the minimum cybersecurity standards according to the phased implementation timeline established in rule under Subsection 63C-27-202(9). (3) UETN, in consultation with the Cyber Center and the state board, shall: (a) develop implementation guidelines and technical resources to assist LEAs in meeting the minimum cybersecurity standards; (b) provide technical assistance and support to LEAs; and (c) coordinate the provision of cybersecurity services and resources to LEAs. (4) (a) The Cyber Center, the state board, and UETN shall coordinate services to LEAs to: (i) avoid duplication of efforts; (ii) maximize the effectiveness of cybersecurity resources; (iii) ensure LEAs receive consistent guidance and support; and (iv) facilitate information sharing regarding cybersecurity threats and best practices. (b) The coordination required under Subsection (4)(a) shall include: (i) regular meetings among the entities to discuss LEA cybersecurity needs and initiatives; (ii) joint development of training materials and resources; (iii) coordinated response to cybersecurity incidents affecting LEAs; and (iv) alignment of cybersecurity standards and network infrastructure requirements.
Utah Code § 31A-32a-102 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-32a / § 31A-32a-102
§ 31A-32a-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Account administrator" means any of the following: (a) a depository institution as defined in Section 7-1-103; (b) a trust company as defined in Section 7-1-103; (c) an insurance company authorized to do business in this state under this title; (d) a third party administrator licensed under Section 31A-25-203; and (e) an employer if the employer has a self-insured health plan under ERISA. (2) "Account holder" means the resident individual who establishes a medical care savings account or for whose benefit a medical care savings account is established. (3) "Deductible" means the total deductible for an employee and all the dependents of that employee for a calendar year. (4) "Dependent" means the same as "dependent" under Section 31A-30-103. (5) "Eligible medical expense" means an expense paid by the taxpayer for: (a) medical care described in Section 213(d), Internal Revenue Code; (b) the purchase of a health coverage policy, certificate, or contract, including a qualified higher deductible health plan; or (c) premiums on long-term care insurance policies as defined in Section 31A-1-301. (6) "Employee" means the individual for whose benefit or for the benefit of whose dependents a medical care savings account is established. Employee includes a self-employed individual. (7) "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Law 93-406, 88 Stat. 829. (8) "Higher deductible" means a deductible of not less than $1,000. (9) "Medical care savings account" or "account" means a trust account established at a depository institution in this state pursuant to a medical care savings account program to pay the eligible medical expenses of: (a) an employee or account holder; and (b) the dependents of the employee or account holder. (10) "Medical care savings account program" or "program" means one of the following programs: (a) a program established by an employer in which the employer: (i) purchases a qualified higher deductible health plan for the benefit of an employee and the employee's dependents; and (ii) contributes on behalf of an employee into a medical care savings account; or (b) a program established by an account holder in which the account holder: (i) purchases a qualified higher deductible health plan for the benefit of the account holder and the account holder's dependents; and (ii) contributes an amount to the medical care savings account. (11) "Qualified higher deductible health plan" means a health coverage policy, certificate, or contract that: (a) provides for payments for covered benefits that exceed the higher deductible; and (b) is purchased by: (i) an employer for the benefit of an employee for whom the employer makes deposits into a medical care savings account; or (ii) an account holder.
Utah Code § 31A-22-402 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-22 / § 31A-22-402
§ 31A-22-402. Grace period -- Notification.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Every life insurance policy other than a group policy shall contain a provision entitling the policyholder to a grace period within which the payment of any premium may be made after the first payment of any premium. (b) During the grace period described in Subsection (1)(a), the policy continues in full force. (2) The grace period required by Subsection (1) may not be less than: (a) 31 days; or (b) four weeks for policies whose premiums are payable more frequently than monthly. (3) The insurer may impose an interest charge during the grace period not in excess of the interest rate: (a) set by the policy for policy loans; or (b) in the absence of a provision described in Subsection (3)(a), a rate set by the commissioner by rule. (4) If a claim arises under the policy during the grace period, an insurer may deduct from the policy proceeds: (a) the amount of any premium due or overdue; (b) interest at the rate provided in this section; and (c) any deferred installment of the annual premium. (5) (a) At least 30 days before the day on which the insurer terminates coverage, the insurer shall send written notice of termination of coverage to: (i) the policyholder's last-known address; and (ii) a third party designated in accordance with Section 31A-22-430. (b) An insurer shall obtain and, upon request, demonstrate proof of delivery for a notice the insurer sends under Subsection (5)(a). (c) Proof of delivery described in Subsection (5)(b) may include a certified mail receipt or, for electronic delivery, a read receipt.
Utah Code § 63H-1-705 — Utah Code / Title 63H / Chapter 63H-1 / § 63H-1-705
§ 63H-1-705. Audit report.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority shall, within 180 days after the end of the authority's fiscal year, file a copy of the audit report with the county auditor, the State Tax Commission, the State Board of Education, and each taxing entity that levies a tax on property from which the authority collects property tax allocation. (2) Each audit report under Subsection (1) shall include: (a) the property tax allocation collected by the authority for each project area; (b) the outstanding principal amount of bonds issued or other loans incurred to finance the costs associated with the authority's project areas; and (c) the actual amount expended for: (i) acquisition of property; (ii) site improvements or site preparation costs; (iii) installation of public utilities or other public improvements; and (iv) administrative costs of the authority.
Utah Code § 31A-22-614 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-22 / § 31A-22-614
§ 31A-22-614. Claims under accident and health policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Section 31A-21-312 applies generally to claims under accident and health policies. (2) (a) Subject to Subsection (1), an accident and health insurance policy may not contain a claim notice requirement less favorable to the insured, or an insured's network provider, than one which requires written notice of the claim within 20 days after the occurrence or commencement of any loss covered by the policy. The policy shall specify to whom claim notices may be given. (b) If a loss of time benefit under a policy may be paid for a period of at least two years, an insurer may require periodic notices that the insured continues to have a disability, unless the insured is legally incapacitated. The insured's, or the insured's network provider's, delay in giving that notice does not impair the insured's, the insured's network provider's, or beneficiary's right to any indemnity which would otherwise have accrued during the six months preceding the date on which that notice is actually given. (3) An accident and health insurance policy may not contain a time limit on proof of loss which is more restrictive to the insured, or the insured's network provider, than a provision requiring written proof of loss, delivered to the insurer, within the following time: (a) for a claim where periodic payments are contingent upon continuing loss, within 180 days after the termination of the period for which the insurer is liable; or (b) for any other claim, within 180 days after the date of the loss. (4) (a) (i) Section 31A-26-301 applies generally to the payment of claims. (ii) Indemnity for loss of life is paid in accordance with the beneficiary designation effective at the time of payment. If no valid beneficiary designation exists, the indemnity is paid to the insured's estate. Any other accrued indemnities unpaid at the insured's death are paid to the insured's estate. (b) Reasonable facility of payment clauses, specified by the commissioner by rule or in approving the policy form, are permitted. Payment made in good faith and in accordance with those clauses discharges the insurer's obligation to pay those claims. (c) All or a portion of any indemnities provided under an accident and health policy on account of hospital, nursing, medical, or surgical services may, at the insurer's option, be paid directly to the hospital or person rendering the services.
Utah Code § 63A-5b-601 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-5b / § 63A-5b-601
§ 63A-5b-601. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) (a) "Facility" means any building, structure, or other improvement that is constructed: (i) on property that the state or any of the state's departments, commissions, institutions, or agencies owns; or (ii) by the state or any of the state's departments, commissions, institutions, or agencies on property that the state does not own. (b) "Facility" does not mean an unoccupied structure that is a component of the state highway system. (2) "Local government" means the county, municipality, or local school district that would have jurisdiction to act as the compliance agency if the division did not have jurisdiction to act as the compliance agency.
Utah Code § 20A-7-104.5 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-7 / § 20A-7-104.5
§ 20A-7-104.5. Signature removal statement gatherers -- Badge -- Information -- Payment.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who gathers a statement described in Section 20A-1-1003 requesting removal of a signature from an initiative petition or referendum petition shall be at least 18 years old. (2) Beginning on May 6, 2026, an individual described in Subsection (1) who is paid to gather a statement shall, while gathering a statement, display a badge on the front of the individual's torso that complies with the following, ensuring that the information on the badge is clearly visible to the individual from whom the statement is sought: (a) the badge shall be printed in black ink on white cardstock and laminated; and (b) the information on the badge shall be in at least 24-point type and include the following information: (i) an identification number that is unique to the individual gathering the statement, assigned by: (A) for a statewide initiative or referendum, the lieutenant governor; or (B) for a local initiative or referendum, the local clerk; (ii) the title of the initiative or referendum petition to which the statement relates; (iii) the words "Paid Signature Removal Statement Gatherer"; and (iv) the name of the person or entity paying the individual to gather the statement. (3) A person may not pay an individual to gather a signature removal statement under this chapter unless the payment is based on an hourly rate.
Utah Code § 63B-6-411 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-6 / § 63B-6-411
§ 63B-6-411. Bond proceeds -- Deposits -- Investment -- Disposition of investment income and unexpended proceeds.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this chapter shall be deposited within one or more accounts as determined by resolution of the commission. (b) The state treasurer shall administer and maintain these accounts unless otherwise provided by the commission by resolution. (c) The commission by resolution may provide for the deposit of the money with a trustee and the administration, disposition, or investment of the money by this trustee. (2) (a) The commission by resolution shall provide for the kinds of investments in which the proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter may be invested. (b) Income from the investment of proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter shall be applied as provided by resolution of the commission. (3) Any unexpended bond proceeds issued under this chapter shall be deposited, upon completion of the purposes for which the bonds were issued, in the sinking fund, unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the commission authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter.
Utah Code § 35A-3-608 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-3 / § 35A-3-608
§ 35A-3-608. Schedule of payments to be paid upon liability -- Establishment -- Cancellation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may at any time: (a) consistent with the income, earning capacity, and resources of the obligor, set or reset the level and schedule of payments to be paid upon the liability; and (b) cancel the schedule of payments and demand immediate payment in full. (2) The department may recover an overpayment through deductions from cash assistance or SNAP benefits under Section 35A-3-603.
Utah Code § 78A-10a-405 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-10a / § 78A-10a-405
§ 78A-10a-405. Expenses -- Per diem and travel.
Status: in_force

A commissioner may not receive compensation or benefits for the commissioner's service but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (1) Section 63A-3-106; (2) Section 63A-3-107; and (3) rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
Utah Code § 26B-2-124.3 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-2 / § 26B-2-124.3
§ 26B-2-124.3. Whistleblower protections.
Status: in_force

(1) A congregate care program may not take any adverse action against a child or any other individual for: (a) communicating with the ombudsman; (b) cooperating with the ombudsman; or (c) facilitating the ombudsman in performing the ombudsman's duties under Section 26B-2-124.2. (2) An adverse action under Subsection (1) includes: (a) a termination; (b) a demotion; (c) a suspension; (d) a reduction in hours; (e) harassment; (f) intimidation; (g) creating a hostile work environment; (h) threatening to report an employee to licensing agencies or law enforcement without cause; (i) a reduction in pay, benefits, or access to opportunities; or (j) any other action that would deter a reasonable employee from performing any action described in Subsection (1).