Utah Code § 9-6-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-201
§ 9-6-201. Division of Arts and Museums -- Creation -- Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Division of Arts and Museums under the administration and general supervision of the executive director or the designee of the executive director. (2) The division shall: (a) advance the interests of arts and museums in the state in all stages of development; (b) promote and encourage the development of arts, museums, and culture in the state; (c) support the efforts of state and local government and nonprofit arts, museums, and cultural organizations to encourage the development of arts, museums, and culture in the state; (d) provide assistance to museums in the state to improve museums' ability to: (i) care for and manage collections; (ii) develop quality educational resources such as exhibitions, collections, and publications; (iii) provide access to collections for research; and (iv) provide other services as needed; (e) assist arts and museum organizations in the state in cultural development as needed; (f) cooperate with federal agencies and locally sponsor federal projects directed to the development of arts, museums, and culture in the state; (g) develop the influence of arts and museums in education and life-long learning; (h) cooperate with the private sector, including businesses, charitable interests, educational interests, manufacturers, agriculturalists, and industrialists in arts, museums, and cultural endeavors; (i) disseminate information related to arts, museums, and culture by utilizing broadcast media and print media; (j) foster, promote, encourage, and facilitate the study, creation, and appreciation of the arts, museums, and culture in the state; (k) foster, promote, encourage, and facilitate, the study, creation, and appreciation of the works of indigenous artists in the state; (l) advise state and local government agencies and employees regarding arts and museums related issues, including arts and museums capital development projects; (m) provide technical advice and information about sources of technical assistance to arts, museums, and cultural organizations in the state; (n) develop, coordinate, and support programs, workshops, seminars, and similar activities that provide training for staff members of arts, museums, and cultural organizations in the state; (o) undertake research to understand the training needs of the arts, museums, and cultural organizations community and assess how those needs can be met; (p) administer grant programs to assist eligible arts, museums, and cultural organizations in the state, including cultural organizations associated with institutions of higher education; and (q) create strategic partnerships to advance the development of arts, museums, and cultural organizations in the state.
Utah Code § 9-8-805 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-805
§ 9-8-805. Collecting institutions -- Perfecting title -- Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A collecting institution wishing to perfect title in any reposited materials held by it shall send, by registered mail, a notice containing the information required by Subsection (2) to the last-known address of the last-known owner of the property. (b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), a collecting institution shall publish a notice containing the information required by Subsection (2) if: (i) the owner or the address of the owner of the reposited materials is unknown; (ii) the mailed notice is returned to the collecting institution without a forwarding address; or (iii) the owner does not claim the reposited materials within 90 days after the day on which the notice was mailed. (c) If required to publish a notice under Subsection (1)(b), the collecting institution shall publish the notice for two weeks: (i) for the county where the collecting institution is located, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102; and (ii) as required in Section 45-1-101. (2) Each notice required by this section shall include: (a) the name, if known, and the last-known address, if any, of the last-known owner of the reposited materials; (b) a description of the reposited materials; (c) the name of the collecting institution that has possession of the reposited materials and a person within that institution whom the owner may contact; and (d) a statement that if the reposited materials are not claimed within 90 days from the day on which the notice is published in accordance with Subsection (1)(b), the reposited materials are considered abandoned and become the property of the collecting institution. (3) If no one claims reposited materials within 90 days after the day on which notice is published in accordance with Subsection (1)(b), the reposited materials are considered abandoned and are the property of the collecting institution.
Utah Code § 9-6-505 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-505
§ 9-6-505. Eligibility requirements of qualifying arts organizations -- Allocation limitations -- Matching requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Any qualifying organization may apply to receive money from the state fund to be deposited in an endowment fund the organization has created under Section 9-6-503: (a) if the qualifying organization has received a grant from the division during one of the three years immediately before making application for state fund money under this Subsection (1); or (b) upon recommendation of the arts and museums board, if the qualifying organization has not received a grant from the board within the past three years. (2) (a) The maximum amount that may be allocated to each qualifying organization from the state fund shall be determined by the division by calculating the average cash income of the qualifying organization during the past three fiscal years as contained in the qualifying organization's final reports on file with the division. (b) The division shall notify each qualifying organization of the maximum amount of money from the state fund for which the qualifying organization qualifies. (c) The minimum amount that may be allocated to each qualifying organization from the state fund is $2,500. (d) If the maximum amount for which the organization qualifies under the calculation described in Subsection (2)(a) is less than $2,500, the organization may still apply for $2,500. (3) (a) After the division determines that a qualifying organization is eligible to receive money from the state fund and before any money is allocated to the qualifying organization from the state fund, the qualifying organization shall match the amount qualified for with money raised and designated exclusively for that purpose. (b) State money, in-kind contributions, and preexisting endowment gifts may not be used to match money from the state fund. (4) The amount of match money described in Subsection (3) that a qualifying organization is required to provide shall be based on a sliding scale as follows: (a) any amount requested not exceeding $100,000 shall be matched one-to-one; (b) any additional amount requested that makes the aggregate amount requested exceed $100,000 but not exceed $500,000 shall be matched two-to-one; and (c) any additional amount requested that makes the aggregate amount requested exceed $500,000 shall be matched three-to-one. (5) (a) Qualifying organizations shall raise the matching amount within three years after applying for money from the state fund by a date determined by the division. (b) Money from the state fund shall be released to the qualifying organization only upon verification by the board that the matching money has been received on or before the date determined under Subsection (5)(a). (c) Verification of matching funds shall be made by a certified public accountant. (d) Money from the state fund shall be released to qualifying organizations with professional endowment management in increments not less than $20,000 as audited confirmation of matching funds is received by the division. (e) Money from the state fund shall be granted to each qualifying organization on the basis of the matching funds a qualifying organization has raised by the date determined under Subsection (5)(a).
Utah Code § 9-1-203 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-1 / § 9-1-203
§ 9-1-203. Compliance with Administrative Procedures Act.
Status: in_force

The department and all of its divisions, boards, offices, bureaus, commissions, and other entities shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in their adjudicative proceedings.
Utah Code § 9-21-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-201
§ 9-21-201. Creation.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Division of Multicultural Affairs under the administration and general supervision of the executive director. (2) The division shall be under the policy direction of the executive director in consultation with the director and the commission.
Utah Code § 9-9-209 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-209
§ 9-9-209. Tribal ordinance or custom given full force and effect.
Status: in_force

Any tribal ordinance or custom adopted by an Indian tribe, band, or community in the exercise of any authority that it may possess shall, if not inconsistent with any applicable civil law of the state, be given full force and effect in the determination of civil causes of action.
Utah Code § 9-22-106 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-106
§ 9-22-106. STEM Action Center.
Status: in_force

(1) The STEM board shall: (a) establish a STEM Action Center; (b) ensure that the STEM Action Center: (i) is accessible to the public; and (ii) includes the components described in Subsection (2); (c) work cooperatively with the State Board of Education to: (i) further STEM education; and (ii) ensure best practices are implemented as described in Sections 9-22-107 and 9-22-108; (d) engage private entities to provide financial support or employee time for STEM activities in schools in addition to what is currently provided by private entities; and (e) work cooperatively with stakeholders to support and promote activities that align STEM education and training activities with the employment needs of business and industry in the state. (2) As funding allows, the director of the STEM Action Center shall: (a) support high quality professional development for educators regarding STEM education; (b) ensure that the STEM Action Center acts as a research and development center for STEM education through a request for proposals process described in Section 9-22-107; (c) review and acquire STEM education related materials and products for: (i) high quality professional development; (ii) assessment, data collection, analysis, and reporting; and (iii) public school instruction; (d) facilitate participation in interscholastic STEM related competitions, fairs, camps, and STEM education activities; (e) engage private industry in the development and maintenance of the STEM Action Center and STEM Action Center projects; (f) use resources to bring the latest STEM education learning tools into public education classrooms; (g) identify at least 10 best practice innovations used in Utah that have resulted in a measurable improvement in student performance or outcomes in STEM areas; (h) identify best practices being used outside the state and, as appropriate, develop and implement selected practices through a pilot program; (i) identify: (i) learning tools for kindergarten through grade 6 identified as best practices; and (ii) learning tools for grades 7 through 12 identified as best practices; (j) collect data on Utah best practices, including best practices from public education, higher education, the Utah Education and Telehealth Network, and other STEM related entities; (k) keep track of the following items related to best practices described in Subsection (2)(j): (i) how the best practices data are being used; and (ii) how many individuals are using the data, including the demographics of the users, if available; (l) as appropriate, join and participate in a national STEM network; (m) work cooperatively with the State Board of Education to designate schools as STEM schools, where the schools have agreed to adopt a plan of STEM implementation in alignment with criteria set by the State Board of Education and the board; (n) support best methods of high quality professional development for STEM education in kindergarten through grade 12, including methods of high quality professional development that reduce cost and increase effectiveness, to help educators learn how to most effectively implement best practice learning tools in classrooms; (o) recognize achievement in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection (2)(d); (p) send student results from STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection (2)(d) to media and ask the media to report on them; (q) develop and distribute STEM information to parents of students in the state; (r) support targeted high quality professional development for improved instruction in STEM education, including: (i) improved instructional materials that are dynamic and engaging for students; (ii) use of applied instruction; and (iii) introduction of other research-based methods that support student achievement in STEM areas; and (s) ensure that an online college readiness assessment tool be accessible by: (i) public education students; and (ii) higher education students. (3) The STEM board may prescribe other duties for the STEM Action Center in addition to the responsibilities described in this section. (4) (a) The director shall work with an independent evaluator to track and compare the student performance of students participating in a STEM Action Center program to all other similarly situated students in the state, if appropriate, in the following activities: (i) public education high school graduation rates; (ii) the number of students taking a remedial mathematics course at an institution of higher education listed in Section 53H-1-102; (iii) the number of students who graduate from a Utah public school and begin a postsecondary education program; and (iv) the number of students, as compared to all similarly situated students, who are performing at grade level in STEM classes. (b) The State Board of Education and the Utah Board of Higher Education shall provide information to the STEM board to assist the STEM board in complying with the requirements of Subsection (4)(a) if allowed under federal law.
Utah Code § 9-7-311 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-311
§ 9-7-311. Wrongful withdrawal of books -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

If any person not authorized by Section 9-7-303 takes a book from the State Law Library, either with or without the consent of the state law librarian, or violates any of the provisions of this part, that person shall be fined the full cost of replacing the book, plus $50 for each book so taken.
Utah Code § 9-23-202 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-202
§ 9-23-202. Commission director.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall employ a director, who may not be a member of the commission, to conduct the commission's business. (2) The director serves at the pleasure of the commission.
Utah Code § 9-8a-301 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-301
§ 9-8a-301. Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature declares that the general public and the beneficiaries of the school and institutional land grants have an interest in the preservation and protection of the state's archaeological and anthropological resources and a right to the knowledge derived and gained from scientific study of those resources. (2) (a) The Legislature finds that policies and procedures for the survey and excavation of archaeological resources from school and institutional trust lands are consistent with the school and institutional land grants, if these policies and procedures insure that primary consideration is given, on a site or project specific basis, to the purpose of support for the beneficiaries of the school and institutional land grants. (b) The Legislature finds that the preservation, placement in a repository, curation, and exhibition of specimens found on school or institutional trust lands for scientific and educational purposes is consistent with the school and institutional land grants. (c) The Legislature finds that the preservation and development of sites found on school or institutional trust lands for scientific or educational purposes, or the disposition of sites found on school or institutional trust lands, after consultation between the office and the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration to determine the appropriate level of data recovery or implementation of other appropriate preservation measures, for preservation, development, or economic purposes, is consistent with the school and institutional land grants. (d) The Legislature declares that specimens found on lands owned or controlled by the state or its subdivisions may not be sold. (3) The Legislature declares that the historical preservation purposes of this chapter must be kept in balance with the other uses of land and natural resources which benefit the health and welfare of the state's citizens. (4) It is the purpose of this part and Part 4, Historic Sites, to provide that the survey, excavation, curation, study, and exhibition of the state's archaeological and anthropological resources be undertaken in a coordinated, professional, and organized manner for the general welfare of the public and beneficiaries alike.
Utah Code § 9-9-208 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-208
§ 9-9-208. Limitations on state authority with respect to property and rights of Indians.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter: (1) authorizes the alienation, encumbrance, or taxation of any real or personal property, including water rights belonging to any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community that is held in trust by the United States or is subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States; (2) authorizes the regulation of the use of this property in a manner inconsistent with any federal treaty, agreement, or statute or with any regulation made pursuant to them; (3) confers jurisdiction upon the state to adjudicate, in probate proceedings or otherwise, the ownership or right to possession of this property or any interest in it; or (4) enlarges, diminishes, or deprives any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community of any right, privilege, or immunity afforded under federal treaty, agreement, statute, or executive order with respect to Indian land grants, hunting, trapping, or fishing or the control, licensing, or regulation of these.
Utah Code § 9-9-206 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-206
§ 9-9-206. State jurisdiction subject to provisions of federal law and resolution of tribe.
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction assumed pursuant to this chapter is subject to the limitations and provisions of the federal Act of Congress of April 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 78-80 (Public Law 284, 90th Congress), and the specific limitations set forth in each resolution ceding jurisdiction to the state, both as to geographical area and subject matter.
Utah Code § 9-6-410 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-410
§ 9-6-410. Public Art Installation Initiative.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Applicant" means: (i) a county of the first class; (ii) a municipality in a county of the first class; or (iii) a metro township in a county of the first class. (b) (i) "Local funds" means money in the possession of a county, municipality, or metro township through local revenue generation, private donation, or federal or philanthropic grant. (ii) "Local funds" does not mean money from a state grant. (2) There is created a Public Art Installation Initiative to be administered by the division. (3) Within available funds, the division may award an applicant a dollar-for-dollar match on the purchase or commission of a public art installation as described in this section. (4) Before the division may offer a dollar-for-dollar match as described in Subsection (3), an applicant shall provide the division with: (a) documentation of the local funds dedicated to the proposed public art installation; (b) a description or rendering of the proposed public art installation; (c) a copy of any contractual agreement the applicant has with the proposed artist, or a template contractual agreement to be offered to an artist; and (d) any other information requested by the division. (5) The division shall establish by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) an application process; (b) a process to approve or deny an application, in accordance with the purposes described in Section 9-6-402; and (c) a process to prioritize applications in the event of limited funding. (6) The division: (a) may solicit and receive a donation to further the objectives of this section; and (b) shall deposit any donation received to further the objectives of this section and reserve the use of that donation for the Public Art Installation Initiative. (7) A donation under Subsection (6) may not supplant appropriations for the Public Art Installation Initiative as described in Subsection 9-6-404(2)(b).
Utah Code § 9-8-802 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-802
§ 9-8-802. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Agency" means any administrative unit of Utah's state government or local government. (2) "Collecting institutions" means historical societies, museums, archives, and libraries that: (a) are operated by nonprofit corporations in Utah or by any Utah agency; and (b) preserve our heritage and benefit society by acquiring and preserving reposited materials. (3) "Reposited materials" means materials of historical, artistic, literary, or scientific value that are deposited in a collecting institution.
Utah Code § 9-7-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-101
§ 9-7-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the State Library Board created in Section 9-7-204. (2) "Division" means the State Library Division. (3) "Internet policy" means the public library online access policy required in Section 9-7-215. (4) "Library board" means the library board of directors appointed locally as authorized by Section 9-7-402 or 9-7-502 and which exercises general policy authority for library services within a city or county of the state, regardless of the title by which the board is known locally. (5) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, town, school district, public transit district, redevelopment agency, or special improvement or taxing district.
Utah Code § 9-8-806 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-806
§ 9-8-806. Claiming reposited materials held by a collecting institution.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person claiming title to reposited materials held by a collecting institution shall demonstrate that the person owns all right, title, and interest in the reposited materials to the reasonable satisfaction of the collecting institution. (2) (a) Any person claiming to represent a person claiming title to reposited materials held by a collecting institution shall demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the collecting institution, that: (i) the person claiming to represent a person claiming title to the reposited material represents every person who owns any right, title, or interest in the reposited materials; and (ii) the represented persons own all right, title, and interest in the reposited materials. (b) Any person claiming to represent persons holding all right, title, and interest in the reposited materials may demonstrate that representation by providing the collecting institution with a notarized authorization from every person having any right, title, or interest in the reposited materials.
Utah Code § 9-1-209 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-1 / § 9-1-209
§ 9-1-209. Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "fund" means the Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund created in this section. (2) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund." (3) The executive director shall administer the fund. (4) Money may be deposited into the fund from a variety of sources, including transfers, grants, private foundations, individual donors, gifts, bequests, legislative appropriations, and money made available from any other source. (5) Money collected by the Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation described in Subsections 9-1-201(3)(b) and (5) shall be deposited into the fund. (6) Any portion of the fund may be treated as an endowment fund such that the principal of that portion of the fund is held in perpetuity on behalf of the department. (7) The state treasurer shall invest the money in the fund according to the procedures and requirements of Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act, except that all interest or other earnings derived from those investments shall be deposited into the fund. (8) The executive director may expend money from the fund for any of the purposes described in this title.
Utah Code § 9-8a-304 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-304
§ 9-8a-304. Antiquities Section created -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the office the Antiquities Section. (2) The Antiquities Section shall: (a) promote research, study, and activities in the field of antiquities; (b) assist with the marking, protection, and preservation of sites; (c) assist with the collection, preservation, and administration of specimens until the specimens are placed in a repository or curation facility; (d) provide advice on the protection and orderly development of archaeological resources, and in doing so confer with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office if requested; (e) assist with the excavation, retrieval, and proper care of ancient human remains discovered on nonfederal lands in accordance with: (i) Section 9-8a-309; (ii) Section 9-9-403; (iii) Subsection 76-5-802(4); (iv) Subsection 76-5-803(4); and (v) federal law; (f) collect and administer site survey and excavation records; (g) edit and publish antiquities records; (h) inform the officer in writing about any request for advice or consultation from an agency or an agency's agent; and (i) employ an archaeologist meeting the requirements of 36 C.F.R. 61.4. (3) The Antiquities Section shall cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies and all interested persons to achieve the purposes of this part and Part 4, Historic Sites. (4) Before performing the duties specified in Subsections (2)(a) through (e), the Antiquities Section shall obtain permission from the landowner.
Utah Code § 9-6-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-102
§ 9-6-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (a) "Arts" means the various branches of creative human activity, including visual arts, film, performing arts, sculpture, literature, music, theater, dance, digital arts, video-game arts, and cultural vitality. (b) "Arts" includes traditional, folk, classical, ethnic, contemporary, and other art forms. (2) "Arts and museums board" means the Utah Arts and Museums Advisory Board created in Section 9-6-301. (3) "Development" includes: (a) constructing, expanding, or repairing a museum or other facility that houses arts or cultural presentations; (b) providing for public information, preservation, and access to museums, the arts, and the cultural heritage of the state; and (c) supporting the professional development of artists, cultural administrators, and cultural leaders within the state. (4) "Director" means the director of the Division of Arts and Museums. (5) "Division" means the Division of Arts and Museums. (6) "Museum" means an organized and permanent institution that: (a) is owned or controlled by the state, a county, or a municipality, or is a nonprofit organization; (b) has an educational or aesthetic purpose; (c) owns or curates a tangible collection; and (d) exhibits the collection to the public on a regular schedule.
Utah Code § 9-8a-506 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-506
§ 9-8a-506. Charitable contribution for tax purposes.
Status: in_force

Any conveyance of a preservation easement may be deemed a charitable contribution for tax purposes in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to charitable contributions of interests in real property.
Utah Code § 9-6-202 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-202
§ 9-6-202. Division director.
Status: in_force

(1) The chief administrative officer of the division shall be a director appointed by the executive director in consultation with the arts and museums board. (2) The director shall be a person experienced in administration and knowledgeable about the arts and museums. (3) In addition to the division, the director is the chief administrative officer for the Utah Arts and Museums Advisory Board created in Section 9-6-301.
Utah Code § 9-23-308 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-308
§ 9-23-308. Rules for the conduct of contests.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for the conduct of contests in the state. (2) The rules shall include: (a) authority for: (i) stopping contests; and (ii) impounding purses with respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other licensee associated with the contest; and (b) reasonable and necessary provisions to ensure that all obligations of a promoter with respect to any promotion or contest are paid in accordance with agreements made by the promoter. (3) (a) The commission may, in its discretion, exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct found in Subsection 9-23-101(25)(f) after: (i) a promoter requests the exemption; and (ii) the commission considers relevant factors, including: (A) the experience of the contestants; (B) the win and loss records of each contestant; (C) each contestant's level of training; and (D) any other evidence relevant to the contestants' professionalism and the ability to safely conduct the contest. (b) The commission's hearing of a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202. (c) The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63G-4-301.
Utah Code § 9-9-107 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-107
§ 9-9-107. Division report.
Status: in_force

The department shall include a report of the division's operations and recommendations, including the division's activities under Section 9-9-113, in the annual written report described in Section 9-1-208.
Utah Code § 9-23-310 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-310
§ 9-23-310. Contests.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Section 9-23-317, a licensee may not participate in an unarmed combat contest within a predetermined time after another unarmed combat contest, as prescribed in rules made by the commission. (2) During the period of time beginning 60 minutes before the beginning of a contest, the promoter shall demonstrate the promoter's compliance with the commission's security requirements to all commission members present at the contest. (3) The commission shall establish fees in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 to be paid by a promoter for the conduct of each contest or event composed of multiple contests conducted under this chapter.
Utah Code § 9-8-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-201
§ 9-8-201. Utah Historical Society -- Creation -- Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Utah Historical Society under the administration and general supervision of the executive director or the designee of the executive director. (2) The division, with the advisement of the board, shall be the authority of the state for state history and shall perform those duties set forth in statute.
Utah Code § 9-23-309 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-309
§ 9-23-309. Medical examinations and drug tests.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for medical examinations and drug testing of contestants, including provisions under which contestants shall: (a) produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest; (b) be subject to random drug testing before or after participation in a contest, and sanctions, including barring participation in a contest or withholding a percentage of any purse, that shall be placed against a contestant testing positive for alcohol or any other drug that in the opinion of the commission is inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in a contest; (c) be subject to a medical examination by the ringside physician not more than 30 hours before the contest to identify any physical ailment or communicable disease that, in the opinion of the commission or designated commission member, are inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in the contest; and (d) be subject to medical testing for communicable diseases as considered necessary by the commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the licensees and the public. (2) (a) Medical information concerning a contestant shall be provided by the contestant or medical professional or laboratory. (b) A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.
Utah Code § 9-22-111 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-111
§ 9-22-111. STEM education middle school applied science initiative.
Status: in_force

(1) The STEM Action Center shall develop an applied science initiative for students in grades 7 and 8 that includes: (a) a STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials; (b) STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and (c) hands-on tools for STEM applied science learning. (2) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select a consultant to assist in developing the initiative described in Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 9-7-503 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-503
§ 9-7-503. Library board terms -- Officers -- Removal -- Vacancies.
Status: in_force

(1) Each director of a library board shall be appointed for a four-year term, or until the director's successor is appointed. Initially, appointments shall be made for one-, two-, three-, and four-year terms, and one member of the county legislative body for the term of his elected office. Annually thereafter, the county executive body shall, before the first day of July of each year, appoint, with the advice and consent of the county legislative body, for a four-year term, one director to take the place of the retiring director. (2) Directors shall serve not more than two consecutive full terms. (3) The directors shall annually select a chairman and other officers. (4) The county executive body may remove any director for misconduct or neglect of duty. (5) Vacancies in a library board of directors shall be filled for the unexpired terms in the same manner as original appointments.
Utah Code § 9-8a-305 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-305
§ 9-8a-305. Permit required to survey or excavate on state lands -- Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to issue permits and make rules -- Ownership of collections and resources -- Revocation or suspension of permits -- Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided by Subsections (1)(d) and (3)(c), each principal investigator who wishes to survey or excavate on any lands owned or controlled by the state, its political subdivisions, or by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration shall obtain a survey or excavation permit from the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. (b) A principal investigator who holds a valid permit under this section may allow other individuals to assist the principal investigator in a survey or excavation if the principal investigator ensures that all the individuals comply with the law, the rules, the permit, and the appropriate professional standards. (c) A person, other than a principal investigator, may not survey or excavate on any lands owned or controlled by the state, its political subdivisions, or by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration unless the person works under the direction of a principal investigator who holds a valid permit. (d) A permit obtained before July 1, 2006, shall continue until the permit terminates on its own terms. (2) (a) To obtain a survey permit, a principal investigator shall: (i) submit a permit application on a form furnished by the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office; (ii) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), possess a graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or history; (iii) have one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management; and (iv) have one year of supervised field and analytical experience in Utah prehistoric or historic archaeology. (b) In lieu of the graduate degree required by Subsection (2)(a)(ii), a principal investigator may submit evidence of training and experience equivalent to a graduate degree. (c) Unless the permit is revoked or suspended, a survey permit is valid for the time period specified in the permit by the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, which may not exceed three years. (3) (a) Except as provided by Subsection (3)(c), to obtain an excavation permit, a principal investigator shall, in addition to complying with Subsection (2)(a), submit: (i) a research design to the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office and the Antiquities Section that: (A) states the questions to be addressed; (B) states the reasons for conducting the work; (C) defines the methods to be used; (D) describes the analysis to be performed; (E) outlines the expected results and the plan for reporting; (F) evaluates expected contributions of the proposed work to archaeological or anthropological science; and (G) estimates the cost and the time of the work that the principal investigator believes is necessary to provide the maximum amount of historic, scientific, archaeological, anthropological, and educational information; and (ii) proof of permission from the landowner to enter the property for the purposes of the permit. (b) An excavation permit is valid for the amount of time specified in the permit, unless the permit is revoked according to Subsection (9). (c) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office may delegate to an agency the authority to issue excavation permits if the agency: (i) requests the delegation; and (ii) employs or has a long-term contract with a principal investigator with a valid survey permit. (d) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall conduct an independent review of the delegation authorized by Subsection (3)(c) every three years and may revoke the delegation at any time without cause. (4) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall: (a) grant a survey permit to a principal investigator who meets the requirements of this section; and (b) grant an excavation permit to a principal investigator after approving, in consultation with the Antiquities Section, the research design for the project. (5) By following the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall, after consulting with the Antiquities Section, make rules to: (a) establish survey methodology; (b) standardize report and data preparation and submission; (c) require other permit application information that the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office finds necessary, including proof of consultation with the appropriate Native American tribe; (d) establish what training and experience is equivalent to a graduate degree; (e) establish requirements for a person authorized by Subsection (1)(b) to assist the principal investigator; (f) establish requirements for a principal investigator's employer, if applicable; and (g) establish criteria that, if met, would allow the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to reinstate a suspended permit. (6) Each principal investigator shall submit a summary report of the work for each project to the Antiquities Section in a form prescribed by a rule established under Subsection (5)(b), which shall include copies of all: (a) site forms; (b) data; (c) maps; (d) drawings; (e) photographs; and (f) descriptions of specimens. (7) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(c), a person may not remove from Utah any specimen, site, or portion of any site from lands owned or controlled by the state or its political subdivisions, other than school and institutional trust lands, without permission from the Antiquities Section, and prior consultation with the landowner and any other agencies managing other interests in the land. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(c), a person may not remove from Utah any specimen, site, or portion of any site from school and institutional trust lands without permission from the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, granted after consultation with the Antiquities Section. (c) If a specimen, site, or portion of a site is placed in a repository or curation facility, a person may remove it by following the procedures established by the repository or curation facility. (8) (a) Collections recovered from school and institutional trust lands are owned by the respective trust. (b) Collections recovered from lands owned or controlled by the state or its subdivisions, other than school and institutional trust lands, are owned by the state. (c) Within a reasonable time after the completion of fieldwork, each permit holder shall deposit all collections at the museum, a curation facility, or a repository. (d) The repository or curation facility for collections from lands owned or controlled by the state or its subdivisions shall be designated according to the rules made under the authority of Section 53H-4-211. (9) (a) Upon complaint by an agency, the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall investigate a principal investigator and the work conducted under a permit. (b) By following the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office may revoke or suspend a permit if the principal investigator fails to conduct a survey or excavation according to law, the rules enacted by the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, or permit provisions. (10) (a) Any person violating this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (b) A person convicted of violating this section, or found to have violated the rules authorized by this section, shall, in addition to any other penalties imposed, forfeit all archaeological resources discovered by or through the person's efforts to the state or the respective trust. (11) The office may enter into memoranda of agreement to issue project numbers or to retain other data for federal lands or Native American lands within the state.
Utah Code § 9-9-402 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-402
§ 9-9-402. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Antiquities Section" means the Antiquities Section of the State Historic Preservation Office. (2) "Burial site" means a natural or prepared physical location, whether originally below, on, or above the surface of the earth, into which as a part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture individual human remains are deposited. (3) "Cultural affiliation" means that there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced historically or prehistorically between a present day Indian tribe and an identifiable earlier group. (4) "Director" means the director of the Division of Indian Affairs. (5) "Division" means the Division of Indian Affairs. (6) "Indian tribe" means a tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (7) "Lineal descendant" means the genealogical descendant established by oral or written record. (8) "Native American" means of or relating to a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States. (9) "Native American remains" means remains that are Native American. (10) (a) "Nonfederal land" means land in the state that is not owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government. (b) "Nonfederal land" includes: (i) land owned or controlled by: (A) the state; (B) a county, city, or town; (C) an Indian tribe, if the land is not held in trust by the United States for the Indian tribe or the Indian tribe's members; or (D) a person other than the federal government; or (ii) school and institutional trust lands as defined in Section 53C-1-103. (11) "Partner agency" means an agency of the state or a tribal agency that participates in the remains repatriation process. (12) "Remains" means all or part of a physical individual and objects on or attached to the physical individual that are placed there as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture. (13) "Review committee" means the Native American Remains Review Committee created by Section 9-9-405. (14) (a) "State land" means land owned by the state including the state's: (i) legislative and judicial branches; (ii) departments, divisions, agencies, boards, commissions, councils, and committees; and (iii) institutions of higher education as defined under Section 53H-1-101. (b) "State land" does not include: (i) land owned by a political subdivision of the state; (ii) land owned by a school district; (iii) private land; or (iv) school and institutional trust lands as defined in Section 53C-1-103. (15) "Tribal consultation" means the state and the tribes exchanging views and information, in writing or in person, regarding implementing proposed state action under this part that has or may have substantial implications for tribes including impacts on: (a) tribal cultural practices; (b) tribal lands; (c) tribal resources; (d) access to traditional areas of tribal cultural or religious importance; or (e) the consideration of the state's responsibilities to Indian tribes.
Utah Code § 9-8a-401 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-401
§ 9-8a-401. Purpose.
Status: in_force

The Legislature determines and declares that the public has a vital interest in all antiquities, historic and prehistoric ruins, and historic sites, buildings, and objects which, when neglected, desecrated, destroyed or diminished in aesthetic value, result in an irreplaceable loss to the people of this state.
Utah Code § 9-8-707 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-707
§ 9-8-707. Spending restrictions -- Return of endowment.
Status: in_force

(1) A qualifying organization that has received endowment money from funds made available for that purpose: (a) may not expend the money or the required matching money in the endowment fund; and (b) may expend the interest income earned on the money in the endowment fund. (2) If a qualifying organization expends money in violation of Subsection (1), the qualifying organization shall return the amount of money allocated by the society under this part to the Division of Finance.
Utah Code § 9-7-305 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-305
§ 9-7-305. Injury to and failure to return books -- Action.
Status: in_force

(1) If any person injures any book owned by the state law library or fails to return any book taken from the State Law Library, that person shall pay the state law librarian all loss or damage sustained because of the injury or failure to return, including costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. (2) The state law librarian, in behalf of the state, shall bring action in the name of the state for the collection of all damages sustained and all losses and penalties imposed under this section.
Utah Code § 9-6-506 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-506
§ 9-6-506. Unallocated money.
Status: in_force

Money in the state fund that is unallocated shall be reallocated by the division on a proportionate basis to qualifying organizations that raise 100% of their required match by the date determined under Subsection 9-6-505(5)(a).
Utah Code § 9-20-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-101
§ 9-20-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act."
Utah Code § 9-9-103 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-103
§ 9-9-103. Purpose.
Status: in_force

The division shall: (1) develop programs that will allow Indian citizens residing on or off reservations an opportunity to share in the progress of Utah; (2) promote an atmosphere in which Indian citizens are provided alternatives so that individual citizens may choose for themselves the kinds of lives they will live, both socially and economically; (3) promote programs to help the tribes and Indian communities find and implement solutions to their community problems; and (4) promote government-to-government relations between the state and tribal governments.
Utah Code § 9-8a-302 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-302
§ 9-8a-302. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part and Part 4, Historic Sites: (1) "Agency" means a department, division, office, bureau, board, commission, or other administrative unit of the state. (2) "Ancient human remains" means all or part of the following that are historic or prehistoric: (a) a physical individual; and (b) any object on or attached to the physical individual that is placed on or attached to the physical individual as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture. (3) "Antiquities Section" means the Antiquities Section of the office created in Section 9-8a-304. (4) "Archaeological resources" means all material remains and their associations, recoverable or discoverable through excavation or survey, that provide information pertaining to the historic or prehistoric peoples of the state. (5) "Collection" means a specimen and the associated records documenting the specimen and the specimen's recovery. (6) "Curation" means management and care of collections according to standard professional museum practice, which may include inventorying, accessioning, labeling, cataloging, identifying, evaluating, documenting, storing, maintaining, periodically inspecting, cleaning, stabilizing, conserving, exhibiting, exchanging, or otherwise disposing of original collections or reproductions, and providing access to and facilities for studying collections. (7) "Curation facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-4-211. (8) "Excavate" means the recovery of archaeological resources. (9) "Historic property" means any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or specimen included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register. (10) "Indian tribe" means a tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (11) "Museum" means the Utah Museum of Natural History. (12) (a) "Nonfederal land" means land in the state that is not owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government. (b) "Nonfederal land" includes: (i) land owned or controlled by: (A) the state; (B) a county, city, or town; (C) an Indian tribe, if the land is not held in trust by the United States for the Indian tribe or the Indian tribe's members; or (D) a person other than the federal government; or (ii) school and institutional trust lands. (13) "Principal investigator" means the individual with overall administrative responsibility for the survey or excavation project authorized by the permit. (14) "Repository" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-4-211. (15) "School and institutional trust lands" are those properties defined in Section 53C-1-103. (16) "Site" means any petroglyphs, pictographs, structural remains, or geographic location that is the source of archaeological resources or specimens. (17) "Specimen" means all man-made artifacts and remains of an archaeological or anthropological nature found on or below the surface of the earth, excluding structural remains. (18) (a) "State land" means land owned by the state including the state's: (i) legislative and judicial branches; (ii) departments, divisions, agencies, boards, commissions, councils, and committees; and (iii) institutions of higher education as defined under Section 53H-1-101. (b) "State land" does not include: (i) land owned by a political subdivision of the state; (ii) land owned by a school district; (iii) private land; or (iv) school and institutional trust lands. (19) "Survey" means a surface investigation for archaeological resources that may include: (a) insubstantial surface collection of archaeological resources; and (b) limited subsurface testing that disturbs no more of a site than is necessary to determine the nature and extent of the archaeological resources or whether the site is a historic property.
Utah Code § 9-7-303 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-303
§ 9-7-303. Withdrawing books.
Status: in_force

(1) Books may be taken from the State Law Library by: (a) the members, officers, and staff of the Legislature; (b) the officers and staff of the executive departments and of the several boards and commissions of the state government; and (c) the justices of the Supreme Court, the judges of other state courts, and their staffs. (2) No other person may withdraw any book from the State Law Library.
Utah Code § 9-6-405 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-405
§ 9-6-405. Procedures, guidelines, and rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall follow these guidelines in administering the program: (a) Works of art shall be acquired under the program for use only with respect to those buildings or facilities that the division determines have significant public use or access, especially where the design and technical construction of the building or facility lend themselves to works of art. All funds set aside and administered by the program from appropriations for any state building or facility of which any part is obtained from the issuance of bonds shall be used only to acquire works of art that will be placed in or at, and remain a part of, that building or facility, to the extent necessary to preserve the federal income tax exemption otherwise allowed for interest paid on the bonds. (b) The goal of the division in administering the program is to fairly distribute works of art throughout the various social, economic, and geographic communities of the state. (c) The division: (i) shall give first preference to Utah artists; and (ii) may consider artists from other states and give preference to artists from other states that have similar percent-for-art programs and demonstrate a reciprocal preference for Utah artists. (d) The division shall involve the director of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, or the director's designee, and the project architect in the process of screening or selecting works of art or artists to create works of art for each project and shall involve in that process representatives from the project's principal user or contracting agency, the community in which the project is located, and the art profession. The project's principal user or contracting agency shall have representation at least equal to any other entity on the selection committee, as designated by the project's president or director. Any selection and placement of art shall be by a majority decision of the user agency representatives on the committee and a majority decision of the entire committee. The selection and placement shall be approved by the president or director of the principal user. (e) Any relocation of art placed under this program shall be done with the participation from the division and the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and with approval from the president or director of the principal user. (f) The costs of administering the program and conserving and maintaining all works of art placed under the program are limited to 15% of the funds deposited in the Utah Percent-for-Art Account. (2) The division shall adopt procedures, guidelines, and rules as necessary to implement this chapter and administer the program.
Utah Code § 9-21-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-101
§ 9-21-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Division of Multicultural Affairs Act."
Utah Code § 9-9-406 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-406
§ 9-9-406. Savings provision.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part may be construed to: (1) limit the authority of a state agency to: (a) return or repatriate Native American remains to Indian tribes or individuals; or (b) enter into another agreement with the consent of the lineal descendant or culturally affiliated tribe as to the disposition or control over Native American remains; (2) delay actions on repatriation requests that are pending on March 17, 1992; (3) deny or otherwise affect access to any court, except as provided in Subsection 9-9-403(6); (4) limit any procedural or substantive rights that may otherwise be secured to individuals or Indian tribes; or (5) limit the application of any state or federal law pertaining to theft or stolen property.
Utah Code § 9-6-501 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-501
§ 9-6-501. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Endowment fund" means any endowment fund created under this chapter by a qualifying organization. (2) "Qualifying organization" means any Utah nonprofit arts or museum organization that qualifies under this chapter to create an endowment fund, receive state money into the endowment fund, match state money deposited into the endowment fund, and expend interest earned on the endowment fund. (3) "State fund" means the Utah Arts and Museums Endowment Fund created in Section 9-6-502.
Utah Code § 9-9-407 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-407
§ 9-9-407. Native American Repatriation Restricted Account.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Native American Repatriation Restricted Account." (2) (a) The Native American Repatriation Restricted Account shall consist of appropriations from the Legislature. (b) All interest earned on Native American Repatriation Restricted Account money shall be deposited into the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account. (3) Subject to appropriation from the Legislature, the division may use the money in the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account as follows: (a) for a grant issued in accordance with Subsection (6) to an Indian Tribe to pay the following costs of reburial of Native American remains: (i) use of equipment; (ii) labor for use of the equipment; (iii) reseeding and vegetation efforts; (iv) compliance with Section 9-8a-404; and (v) caskets; (b) for tribal consultation, including: (i) consultation time, drafting reports, taking detailed notes, communicating to the stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and traveling to individual tribal locations; (ii) travel costs, including per diem and lodging costs, for: (A) Utah tribal leaders and tribal cultural resource managers; and (B) regional partner tribes; (iii) meeting facilities for the division to host tribal consultations when the division determines that a state facility does not meet tribal consultation needs; and (iv) costs for holding meetings under Subsection (3)(b)(iii); and (c) for training tribal representatives, councils, and staff of a partner agency with repatriation responsibilities in the processes under Section 9-8a-404 and rules made by the State Historic Preservation Office in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, including costs for: (i) lodging and transportation of employees of the department or a partner agency; or (ii) travel grants issued in accordance with Subsection (6) for tribal representatives. (4) If the balance in the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account exceeds $100,000 at the close of any fiscal year, the excess shall be transferred into the General Fund. (5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing. (6) To issue a grant under this section, the division shall: (a) require that an Indian Tribe request the grant in writing and specify how the grant money will be expended; and (b) enter into an agreement with the Indian Tribe to ensure that the grant money is expended in accordance with Subsection (3).
Utah Code § 9-21-203 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-203
§ 9-21-203. Reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

The division shall submit an annual written report to the department for inclusion in the department's annual report described in Section 9-1-208, which shall describe the activities and recommendations of: (1) the division in meeting the division's responsibilities as described in this chapter; (2) the commission in meeting the commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter, including the strategic plan described in Section 9-21-302; and (3) the human rights commission in meeting the human rights commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter.
Utah Code § 9-6-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-101
§ 9-6-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as "Arts and Museums Development."
Utah Code § 9-9-104.6 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-104.6
§ 9-9-104.6. Participation of state agencies in meetings with tribal leaders -- Contact information.
Status: in_force

(1) For at least three of the joint meetings described in Subsection 9-9-104.5(2)(a), the division shall coordinate with representatives of tribal governments and the entities listed in Subsection (2) to provide for the broadest participation possible in the joint meetings. (2) The following may participate in all meetings described in Subsection (1): (a) the chairs of the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee created in Section 36-22-1; (b) the governor or the governor's designee; (c) the American Indian-Alaska Native Public Education Liaison appointed in accordance with Section 53F-5-604; and (d) a representative appointed by the chief administrative officer of the following: (i) the Department of Health and Human Services; (ii) the Department of Natural Resources; (iii) the Department of Workforce Services; (iv) the Governor's Office of Economic Development; (v) the State Board of Education; and (vi) the Utah Board of Higher Education. (3) (a) The chief administrative officer of the agencies listed in Subsection (3)(b) shall: (i) designate the name of a contact person for that agency that can assist in coordinating the efforts of state and tribal governments in meeting the needs of the Native Americans residing in the state; and (ii) notify the division: (A) who is the designated contact person described in Subsection (3)(a)(i); and (B) of any change in who is the designated contact person described in Subsection (3)(a)(i). (b) This Subsection (3) applies to: (i) the Department of Agriculture and Food; (ii) the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement; (iii) the Department of Corrections; (iv) the Department of Environmental Quality; (v) the Department of Public Safety; (vi) the Department of Transportation; (vii) the Office of the Attorney General; (viii) the State Tax Commission; and (ix) any individual or agency described in Subsections (2)(c) through (d). (c) At the request of the division, a contact person listed in Subsection (3)(a)(i) may participate in a meeting described in Subsection (1). (4) (a) A participant under this section who is not a legislator may not receive compensation or benefits for the participant's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses as allowed in: (i) Section 63A-3-106; (ii) Section 63A-3-107; and (iii) rules made by the Division of Finance according to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (b) Compensation and expenses of a participant who is a legislator are governed by Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses.
Utah Code § 9-8a-405 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-405
§ 9-8a-405. Federal funds -- Agreements on standards and procedures.
Status: in_force

By following the procedures and requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, the office may accept and administer federal funds provided under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Land and Water Conservation Act as amended, and subsequent legislation directed toward the encouragement of historic preservation, and to enter into those agreements on professional standards and procedures required by participation in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the National Register Office.
Utah Code § 9-9-404 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-404
§ 9-9-404. Illegal trafficking.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, uses for profit, or transports for sale or profit the remains of a Native American without the right of possession to those remains as provided in this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. In the case of a second or subsequent violation the person is guilty of a third degree felony. (2) Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, exchanges, receives, uses for profit, or transports for sale or profit any Native American remains obtained in violation of this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. In the case of a second or subsequent violation the person is guilty of a third degree felony.
Utah Code § 9-7-219 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-219
§ 9-7-219. Community Library Enhancement Fund Grant Program.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the division the Community Library Enhancement Fund Grant Program, consisting of grants to be distributed to certified public libraries within the state for: (a) collection development; (b) patron-facing technology; (c) programming; (d) compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; and (e) minor capital projects. (2) The division shall: (a) establish a formula-based grant application process that includes the following data points: (i) service area; (ii) population served; (iii) local operating expenditures; (iv) median household income; and (v) state certification status; (b) assign and distribute funding based on the established criteria described in Subsection (2)(a); and (c) gather metrics to analyze grant effectiveness and impact.
Utah Code § 9-8-207 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-207
§ 9-8-207. Donations -- Accounting.
Status: in_force

(1) The society may: (a) solicit memberships from persons interested in the work of the society and charge dues for memberships commensurate with the advantages of membership and the needs of the society; and (b) receive gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and endowments of money or property, which shall then become the property of the state of Utah. (2) (a) If the donor directs that money or property donated under Subsection (1)(b) be used in a specified manner, then the society shall use the money or property in accordance with the specified directions. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(a), all donated money and the proceeds from donated property, together with the charges realized from society memberships, shall be deposited in the General Fund as restricted revenue of the society.
Utah Code § 9-9-108 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-108
§ 9-9-108. Investments.
Status: in_force

Funds not allocated for use by the division shall be invested in accordance with Section 51-7-11.
Utah Code § 9-22-104 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-104
§ 9-22-104. STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The STEM board shall: (a) establish the STEM Action Center to: (i) coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders: (A) the State Board of Education; (B) school districts and charter schools; (C) the Utah Board of Higher Education; (D) institutions of higher education; (E) private postsecondary educational institution; (F) parents of home-schooled students; (G) other state agencies; and (H) business and industry representatives; (ii) align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and (iii) create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education; (b) with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center; (c) select a physical location for the STEM Action Center; (d) strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board: (i) to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and (ii) to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center; (e) give direction to the STEM Action Center and the providers selected through a request for proposals process pursuant to this part; and (f) work to meet the following expectations: (i) that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms; (ii) performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and (iii) that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d). (2) The STEM board may: (a) enter into contracts for the purposes of this part; (b) apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part; (c) employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board; (d) prescribe the duties and powers of the STEM Action Center providers; and (e) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to administer this part. (3) The STEM board may establish a foundation to assist in: (a) the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and (b) implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part. (4) A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3): (a) may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part; (b) shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-22-105; (c) does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that constitute a claim against public funds; (d) may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities described in this part, except to the extent specifically authorized by the STEM board; (e) shall provide the STEM board with information detailing transactions and balances associated with the foundation; and (f) may not: (i) engage in lobbying activities; (ii) attempt to influence legislation; or (iii) participate in any campaign activity for or against: (A) a political candidate; or (B) an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
Utah Code § 9-9-213 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-213
§ 9-9-213. Concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over hunting, trapping, or fishing offenses on reservations.
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to any of the offenses enumerated in this chapter, over which federal courts may have lawful jurisdiction, the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Utah shall be concurrent and not exclusive. (2) It shall be the duty of the courts of the state of Utah to order delivery to the proper authorities of the federal government for prosecution, any offender, there to be dealt with according to law or regulations authorized by law, where such authorities consent to exercise jurisdiction lawfully vested in them over the said offender.
Utah Code § 9-7-307 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-307
§ 9-7-307. Catalogue -- Rules.
Status: in_force

The state law librarian shall catalogue all books, pamphlets, maps, charts, globes, papers, apparatus, and valuable specimens in the State Law Library and shall post in some conspicuous place a copy of the rules of the State Law Library. The catalogue shall be made available, whether electronically or in writing, to the persons entitled to withdraw books from the State Law Library under Section 9-7-303.
Utah Code § 9-7-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-201
§ 9-7-201. State Library Division -- Creation -- Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the State Library Division under the administration and general supervision of the executive director or the designee of the executive director. (2) The division shall be under the policy direction of the board. (3) The division shall function as the library authority for: (a) general library services; (b) mobile library services; and (c) other services considered proper for a state library.
Utah Code § 9-8-705 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-705
§ 9-8-705. Eligibility requirements of qualifying history organizations -- Allocation limitations -- Matching requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A qualifying organization may apply to receive money from funds made available for that purpose to be deposited into an endowment fund created under Section 9-8-703 if the qualifying organization has: (a) received a grant from the society during one of the three years immediately before making application for money under this Subsection (1); or (b) not received a grant from the society within the past three years, the qualifying organization may receive a grant upon approval by the society according to policy of the board. (2) (a) The maximum amount that may be allocated to each qualifying organization from funds made available for that purpose shall be determined by the society in a format to be developed in consultation with the board. (b) The minimum amount that may be allocated to each qualifying organization from funds made available for that purpose is $2,500. (3) (a) After the society determines that a qualifying organization is eligible to receive money from funds made available for that purpose and before any money is allocated to the qualifying organization from available funds, the qualifying organization shall match the amount qualified for by money raised and designated exclusively for that purpose. (b) State money and in-kind contributions may not be used to match money from funds made available for that purpose. (4) Endowment match money shall be based on a sliding scale as follows: (a) amounts requested up to $20,000 shall be matched one-to-one; (b) any additional amount requested that makes the aggregate amount requested exceed $20,000 but not exceed $50,000 shall be matched two-to-one; and (c) any additional amount requested that makes the aggregate amount requested exceed $50,000 shall be matched three-to-one. (5) (a) Qualifying organizations shall raise the matching amount by a date determined by the board. (b) (i) Money from funds made available for that purpose shall be released to the qualifying organization upon verification by the society that the matching money has been received on or before the date determined under Subsection (5)(a). (ii) Verification of matching funds shall be made by a certified public accountant. (c) Money from funds made available for that purpose shall be released to qualifying organizations with professional endowment management in increments of at least $2,500 as audited confirmation of matching funds is received by the board. (d) Money from funds made available for that purpose shall be granted to each qualifying organization on the basis of the matching funds the qualifying organization has raised by the date determined under Subsection (5)(a).
Utah Code § 9-9-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-101
§ 9-9-101. Title -- Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter is known as the "Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act." (2) (a) As used in this chapter, "division" means the Utah Division of Indian Affairs created in Section 9-9-102. (b) As used in this part, "Indian tribe" or "tribe" means a tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Utah Code § 9-7-408 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-408
§ 9-7-408. Donations of money or property.
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to make donations of money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of any library shall have the right to vest the title to the money, personal property, or real estate in the library board of directors. The donation shall be held and controlled by the library board, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise, or bequest of the property, and the library board shall be held and considered to be trustees of the property.
Utah Code § 9-7-506 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-506
§ 9-7-506. Annual reports.
Status: in_force

The library board of directors shall: (1) provide an annual report to the county executive and county legislative body on the condition and operation of the library, including a financial statement; and (2) provide an annual report to the director of the division that contains the information required by the State Library Board.
Utah Code § 9-7-218 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-218
§ 9-7-218. Criminal background check policy required -- Scope and content -- Dissemination.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Minor" means an individual who is under 18 years old. (b) "Public library" means a library established under Section 9-7-402 or 9-7-501. (c) "Qualifying position" means any paid or unpaid employment position with a public library, including a volunteer position, that involves significant contact with minors, as determined by the public library's library board. (d) "Qualifying prospective employee" means an individual who: (i) is 18 years old or older; and (ii) applies for a qualifying position with a public library. (2) State funds may not be provided to a public library unless the public library implements a criminal background check policy that: (a) meets the requirements of Subsection (3); and (b) is adopted by: (i) the library board in an open meeting; or (ii) the county or city in which the public library is located. (3) The criminal background check policy shall: (a) identify each qualifying position with the public library; (b) require each qualifying prospective employee to submit to a criminal background check as a condition of employment in a qualifying position; (c) establish procedures for: (i) gathering, submitting, and reviewing criminal background checks for qualifying prospective employees before making any offer of employment; (ii) disqualifying a qualifying prospective employee from employment based on information received as a result of a criminal background check; and (iii) allowing a qualifying prospective employee to respond to information received as a result of a criminal background check; (d) ensure that a qualifying prospective employee who is disqualified from employment because of information obtained through a criminal background check receives: (i) written notice of the reasons for the disqualification; and (ii) an opportunity to respond to the reasons following the procedures established under Subsection (3)(c)(iii); and (e) include an effective date that is stated in the criminal background check policy. (4) (a) The criminal background check policy shall be distributed to qualifying prospective employees and posted in a prominent location in the public library. (b) A criminal background check policy adopted by a library board shall be reviewed by the library board at least every three years. (5) Within appropriations made by the Legislature for this purpose, the State Library Board shall reimburse a county of the fourth, fifth, or sixth class, and a city of the fourth, fifth, or sixth class, for the costs of conducting criminal background checks under this section.
Utah Code § 9-20-204 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-204
§ 9-20-204. Meetings -- Quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall meet at least four times each year at the call of the chair. (2) A commission quorum is a simple majority of the voting members.
Utah Code § 9-8a-402 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-402
§ 9-8a-402. Definitions -- Office duties.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the definitions described in Section 9-8a-302, as used in this part: (a) "Effect" means an alteration to one or more characteristics of a historic property that qualify the historic property for inclusion in, or that make the historic property eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. (b) "Historic property" means any historic or prehistoric district, site, building, structure, or object that is at least 50 years old and that is included in, or that is eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. (c) "State register" means a register of cultural sites and localities, historic and prehistoric sites, and districts, buildings, and objects significant in Utah history. (d) "Undertaking" means a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a state agency, including a project, activity, or program: (i) carried out by or on behalf of a state agency; (ii) carried out with financial assistance from the state; or (iii) that requires a state permit, license, or approval. (2) The office shall: (a) constitute the historic preservation agency for this state; (b) establish a state register for the orderly identification and recognition of the state's cultural resources; and (c) provide for participation in the National Historic Preservation Program.
Utah Code § 9-9-207 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-207
§ 9-9-207. Retrocession of state jurisdiction -- Proclamation by governor.
Status: in_force

(1) The state of Utah hereby obligates and binds itself to retrocede all or any measure of the criminal or civil jurisdiction acquired by it pursuant to this chapter whenever the governor receives a resolution from a majority of any tribe, tribal council, or other governing body duly recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs of any Indian tribe, community, band or group in this state, certifying the results of a special election and expressly requesting the state to retrocede jurisdiction over its people or lands or any portion thereof within the limits authorized by the Act of Congress of April 11, 1968, 82 Stat., 78-80 (Public Law 284, 90th Congress). (2) The governor shall issue within 60 days a proclamation to the effect that jurisdiction has been retroceded for all these Indians and all Indian territory, country, lands or any portion thereof.
Utah Code § 9-9-113 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-113
§ 9-9-113. Geographic place names -- Role of division -- Report.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "location name referring to American Indians" means the name of a place in the state that uses American Indian related terms. (2) (a) To facilitate the United States Board on Geographic Names' application process for changing a location name referring to American Indians, the division may create an application template for the following to use: (i) a county in which a place with a location name referring to American Indians is located; (ii) an Indian tribe that is connected to the geographic location referring to American Indians for which the Indian tribe seeks to change the name; (iii) a local community in and around a place with a location name referring to American Indians; or (iv) another person identified by the division. (b) The application template described in Subsection (2)(a) shall encourage an applicant to solicit feedback from the one or more tribal governments that are connected to the geographic location for which the applicant is proposing to change the location name referring to American Indians. (c) If the division assists a person applying to change the location name referring to American Indians, the division shall direct the person to consult with any tribal government that is connected to the geographic location for which the location name referring to American Indians is proposed to be changed so that a tribal government has an opportunity to provide an official response. (d) The division may bring proposed name changes to location names referring to American Indians to tribal leaders to solicit input from the Indian tribes. (3) The division shall provide on the division's website resources for applicants and information about proposed changes to location names referring to American Indians. (4) In accordance with Section 9-9-107, the division shall annually report to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee on the division's activities under this section.
Utah Code § 9-22-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-102
§ 9-22-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Computing partnerships" means a set of skills, knowledge, and aptitudes used in computer science, information technology, or computer engineering courses and career options. (2) "Director" means the director appointed by the STEM board to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center. (3) "Educator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-6-102. (4) "Foundation" means a foundation established as described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4). (5) "Fund" means the STEM Action Center Foundation Fund created in Section 9-22-105. (6) "Grant program" means the Computing Partnerships Grants program created in this part. (7) "High quality professional development" means professional development that meets high quality standards developed by the State Board of Education. (8) "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (9) "K-16" means kindergarten through grade 12 and post-secondary education programs. (10) "Private postsecondary educational institution" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (11) "Provider" means a provider selected on behalf of the STEM board by the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education: (a) through a request for proposals process; or (b) through a direct award or sole source procurement process for a pilot described in Section 9-22-107. (12) "Review committee" means the committee established under Section 9-22-114. (13) "Stacked credentials" means credentials that: (a) an individual can build upon to access an advanced job or higher wage; (b) are part of a career pathway system; (c) provide a pathway culminating in the equivalent of an associate's or bachelor's degree; (d) facilitate multiple exit and entry points; and (e) recognize sub-goals or momentum points. (14) "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (15) "STEM Action Center" means the center described in Section 9-22-106. (16) "STEM board" means the STEM Action Center Board created in Section 9-22-103. (17) "Talent Ready Program" means the Talent Ready Utah Program created in Section 53H-13-303.
Utah Code § 9-7-501 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-501
§ 9-7-501. Tax for establishment and maintenance of public library -- Library fund.
Status: in_force

(1) A county legislative body may establish and maintain a public library. (2) For this purpose, counties may levy annually a tax not to exceed .001 of taxable value of taxable property in the county, outside of cities which maintain their own city libraries as authorized by Part 4, City Libraries. The tax is in addition to all taxes levied by counties and is not limited by the levy limitation imposed on counties by law. However, if bonds are issued for purchasing a site, or constructing or furnishing a building, then taxes sufficient for the payment of the bonds and any interest may be levied. (3) The taxes shall be levied and collected in the same manner as other general taxes of the county and shall constitute a fund to be known as the county library fund.
Utah Code § 9-9-408 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-408
§ 9-9-408. Burial of ancient Native American remains in state parks.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Ancient Native American remains" means ancient human remains, as defined in Section 9-8a-302, that are Native American remains, as defined in Section 9-9-402. (b) "Antiquities Section" means the Antiquities Section of the State Historic Preservation Office created in Section 9-8a-304. (2) (a) The division, the Antiquities Section, and the Division of State Parks shall cooperate in a study of the feasibility of burying ancient Native American remains in state parks. (b) The study shall include: (i) the process and criteria for determining which state parks would have land sufficient and appropriate to reserve a portion of the land for the burial of ancient Native American remains; (ii) the process for burying the ancient Native American remains on the lands within state parks, including the responsibilities of state agencies and the assurance of cultural sensitivity; (iii) how to keep a record of the locations in which specific ancient Native American remains are buried; (iv) how to account for the costs of: (A) burying the ancient Native American remains on lands found within state parks; and (B) securing and maintaining burial sites in state parks; and (v) any issues related to burying ancient Native American remains in state parks.
Utah Code § 9-8a-307 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-307
§ 9-8a-307. Report of discovery on state or private lands.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who discovers any archaeological resources on lands owned or controlled by the state or its subdivisions shall promptly report the discovery to the office. (2) Any person who discovers any archaeological resources on privately owned lands shall promptly report the discovery to the office. (3) Field investigations shall be discouraged except in accordance with this part and Part 4, Historic Sites. (4) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize any person to survey or excavate for archaeological resources.
Utah Code § 9-8a-203 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-203
§ 9-8a-203. Office duties.
Status: in_force

The office shall: (1) secure, for the present and future benefit of the state, the protection of archaeological resources and sites which are on state lands; (2) foster increased cooperation and exchange of information between state authorities, the professional archaeological community, and private individuals; (3) in cooperation with federal and state agencies, local governments, private organizations, and private individuals, direct and conduct a comprehensive statewide survey of historic properties; (4) maintain an inventory of the properties described in Subsection (3); (5) identify and nominate eligible property to the National Register of Historic Places; (6) administer applications for listing historic property on the National Register of Historic Places; (7) prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan; (8) administer the state program of federal assistance for historic preservation within the state; (9) advise and assist, as appropriate, state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments in carrying out the state agency's, federal agency's, and local government's historic preservation responsibilities; (10) cooperate with federal agencies, state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals to ensure that historic property is taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development; (11) conduct a state-wide public awareness media campaign to: (a) educate the public regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving cultural sites, as that term is defined in Section 9-8a-205; (b) inform the public of the law with regard to criminal acts and penalties in Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 9, Cultural Sites Protection; and (c) educate the public on how to report criminal acts; (12) provide educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of state cultural sites; (13) cooperate with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs; (14) consult with appropriate federal agencies with respect to: (a) federal undertakings that may affect historic properties; and (b) advising and assisting in the evaluation of proposals for rehabilitation projects that may qualify for federal assistance; (15) (a) create and maintain an inventory of all active and inactive cemeteries throughout the state; (b) enter into cooperative agreements with local governments and other groups and organizations to collect and maintain the information needed for the inventory described in Subsection (15)(a); (c) encourage the use of volunteers to help collect the information and to maintain the inventory described in Subsection (15)(a); (d) encourage cemetery owners, or in the case of inactive or small historic cemeteries, volunteers, to create and maintain geographic information systems to record burial sites; (e) publicize the information in the inventory described in Subsection (15)(a) in a variety of forms and media, especially to encourage Utah citizens to participate in the care and upkeep of historic cemeteries; (f) work with public and private cemeteries, heritage organizations, genealogical groups, and volunteer groups to help maintain, repair, and landscape cemeteries, grave sites, and tombstones; and (g) make the inventory described in Subsection (15)(a) available to any person upon request; (16) (a) create and maintain a public electronic record of each cemetery location and each burial location; (b) help maintain, repair, and landscape cemeteries, grave sites, and tombstones by providing matching grants to: (i) municipal cemeteries; (ii) cemetery maintenance districts; (iii) endowment care cemeteries; (iv) private nonprofit cemeteries; (v) genealogical associations; or (vi) other nonprofit groups with an interest in cemeteries; and (c) make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, governing the process for awarding grants under Subsection (15)(b), including rules that ensure recipients use grant money for projects that are cost effective and completed in accordance with applicable professional standards; (17) perform other duties as designated under 54 U.S.C. Sec. 302303; (18) administer the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund created in Section 9-8a-207; and (19) perform other duties as designated by the department and by statute.
Utah Code § 9-20-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-201
§ 9-20-201. Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Per diem and expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism consisting of 19 voting members and one nonvoting member. (2) The 19 voting members of the commission are: (a) the lieutenant governor; (b) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee; (c) the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee; (d) the executive director of the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement or the executive director's designee; (e) nine members appointed by the governor as follows: (i) an individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; (ii) an individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in volunteer service; (iii) a representative of a community-based agency or organization within the state; (iv) a representative of local government; (v) a representative of a local labor organization in the state; (vi) a representative of business; (vii) an individual between the ages of 16 and 25 years old who participates in a volunteer or service program; (viii) a representative of a national service program; and (ix) a representative of the volunteer sector; and (f) six members appointed by the governor from among the following groups: (i) local educators; (ii) experts in the delivery of human, educational, cultural, environmental, or public safety services to communities and individuals; (iii) representatives of Native American tribes; (iv) representatives of organizations that assist out-of-school youth or other at-risk youth; or (v) representatives of entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. (3) The nonvoting member of the commission is the regional representative of the corporation. (4) (a) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall ensure that no more than five voting members of the commission are state government employees. (b) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall strive for balance on the commission according to race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability characteristics, and geography. (5) (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), as terms of current commission members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a three-year term. (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately one-third of the commission is appointed every year. (6) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. (7) A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms. (8) 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.
Utah Code § 9-8a-202 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-202
§ 9-8a-202. Appointment of state historic preservation officer.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with 36 C.F.R. Sec. 61.4, the governor shall appoint the state historic preservation officer. (2) The officer shall administer: (a) the office; and (b) the state historic preservation program.
Utah Code § 9-8-701 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-701
§ 9-8-701. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Endowment fund" means any history endowment fund created under this part by a qualifying organization. (2) "Qualifying organization" means any Utah nonprofit history organization or local government that qualifies under this chapter to create an endowment fund, receive state money into the endowment fund, match state money deposited into the endowment fund, and expend interest earned on the endowment fund.
Utah Code § 9-8a-205 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-205
§ 9-8a-205. Cultural Site Stewardship Program -- Definitions -- Creation -- Objectives -- Administration -- Activities.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) (i) "Cultural site" means a significant archaeological or paleontological site in the state as determined by the office. (ii) "Cultural site" may include a: (A) site as defined in Section 9-8a-302; and (B) site as defined in Section 79-3-102. (b) "Stewardship program" means the Cultural Site Stewardship Program created in this section. (c) "Vandalism" means to damage, destroy, or commit any other act that defaces or harms a cultural site without the consent of the owner or appropriate governmental agency, including inscribing, marking, etching, scratching, drawing, painting on, or affixing to the cultural resource a mark, figure, or design. (2) There is created within the office the Cultural Site Stewardship Program. (3) The office shall seek to accomplish the following objectives through administration of the stewardship program: (a) protect cultural sites located in the state; (b) increase public awareness of the significance and value of cultural sites and the damage done to cultural sites by vandalism; (c) discourage vandalism and the unlawful sale and trade of archaeological artifacts and paleontological artifacts; (d) support and encourage improved standards for investigating and researching cultural sites in the state; (e) promote cooperation among governmental agencies, private landowners, Native American tribes, industry groups, and interested persons to protect cultural sites; and (f) increase the inventory of cultural sites maintained in accordance with Subsections 9-8a-304(2)(b) and 79-3-202(1)(p). (4) The office shall: (a) maintain a position to oversee the operation of the stewardship program; and (b) provide administrative services to the stewardship program. (5) The office shall select, train, and certify volunteers to participate in the stewardship program, based on rules made by the office in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (6) To accomplish the stewardship program's objectives, the office shall: (a) enter into agreements with the entities described in Subsection (3)(e) to promote the protection of cultural sites; (b) establish a list of cultural sites suitable for monitoring, in cooperation with the entities described in Subsection (3)(e); (c) schedule periodic monitoring activities by volunteers of each cultural site included on the list described in Subsection (6)(b), after obtaining approval of the landowner or manager; (d) establish rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for reporting vandalism of a cultural site to the appropriate authority; and (e) establish programs for educating members of the public about the significance and value of cultural sites and the loss to members of the public resulting from vandalism of cultural sites. (7) The office shall coordinate the activities of governmental agencies, private landowners, and Native American tribes, as necessary, to carry out the stewardship program. (8) A volunteer participating in the stewardship program may not receive compensation, benefits, per diem allowance, or travel expenses for the volunteer's service. (9) The office may accept gifts, grants, donations, or contributions from any source to assist the division in the administration of the stewardship program. (10) Nothing in this section may be construed to alter or affect the office's duties under Section 9-8a-404.
Utah Code § 9-8a-309 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-309
§ 9-8a-309. Ancient human remains on nonfederal lands that are not state lands.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person knows or has reason to know that the person discovered ancient human remains on nonfederal land that is not state land: (a) the person shall: (i) cease activity in the area of the discovery until activity may be resumed in accordance with Subsection (2)(c); (ii) notify a local law enforcement agency in accordance with Section 76-5-803; and (iii) notify the person who owns or controls the nonfederal land, if that person is different than the person who discovers the ancient human remains; and (b) the person who owns or controls the nonfederal land shall: (i) require that activity in the area of the discovery cease until activity may be resumed in accordance with Subsection (2)(c); and (ii) make a reasonable effort to protect the discovered ancient human remains before activity may be resumed in accordance with Subsection (2)(c). (2) (a) If the local law enforcement agency believes after being notified under Subsection (1) that a person may have discovered ancient human remains, the local law enforcement agency shall contact the Antiquities Section, which shall: (i) within two business days of the day on which the Antiquities Section is notified by local law enforcement, notify the landowner that the Antiquities Section may excavate and retrieve the human remains with the landowner's permission; and (ii) if the landowner gives the landowner's permission, excavate the human remains by no later than: (A) five business days from the day on which the Antiquities Section obtains the permission of the landowner under this Subsection (2); or (B) if extraordinary circumstances exist as provided in Subsection (2)(b), within the time period designated by the director not to exceed 30 days from the day on which the Antiquities Section obtains the permission of the landowner under this Subsection (2). (b) (i) The officer may grant the Antiquities Section an extension of time for excavation and retrieval of ancient human remains not to exceed 30 days from the day on which the Antiquities Section obtains the permission of the landowner under this Subsection (2), if the officer determines that extraordinary circumstances exist on the basis of objective criteria such as: (A) the unusual scope of the ancient human remains; (B) the complexity or difficulty of excavation or retrieval of the ancient human remains; or (C) the landowner's concerns related to the excavation or retrieval of the ancient human remains. (ii) If the landowner objects to the time period designated by the officer, the landowner may appeal the decision to the executive director of the department in writing. (iii) If the executive director receives an appeal from the landowner under this Subsection (2)(b), the executive director shall: (A) decide on the appeal within two business days; and (B) (I) uphold the decision of the officer; or (II) designate a shorter time period than the officer designated for the excavation and retrieval of the ancient human remains. (iv) An appeal under this Subsection (2)(b) may not be the cause for the delay of the excavation and retrieval of the ancient human remains. (v) A decision and appeal under this Subsection (2)(b) is exempt from Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. (c) A person that owns or controls nonfederal land that is not state land may engage in or permit others to engage in activities in the area of the discovery without violating this part or Sections 76-5-802 and 76-5-803 if once notified of the discovery of ancient human remains on the nonfederal land, the person: (i) consents to the Antiquities Section excavating and retrieving the ancient human remains; and (ii) engages in or permits others to engage in activities in the area of the discovery only after: (A) the day on which the Antiquities Section removes the ancient human remains from the nonfederal land; or (B) the time period described in Subsection (2)(a). (3) A person that owns or controls nonfederal land that is not state land may not be required to pay any costs incurred by the state associated with the ancient human remains, including costs associated with the costs of the: (a) discovery of ancient human remains; (b) excavation or retrieval of ancient human remains; or (c) determination of ownership or disposition of ancient human remains. (4) For nonfederal land that is not state land, nothing in this section limits or prohibits the Antiquities Section and a person who owns or controls the nonfederal land from entering into an agreement addressing the ancient human remains that allows for different terms than those provided in this section. (5) The ownership and control of ancient human remains that are the ancient human remains of a Native American shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 9, Part 4, Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act: (a) if the ancient human remains are in temporary custody of the state; (b) if the ancient human remains are not known to have been discovered on lands owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government; and (c) regardless of when the ancient human remains are discovered. (6) This section: (a) does not apply to ancient human remains that are subject to the provisions and procedures of: (i) federal law; or (ii) Part 4, Historic Sites; and (b) does not modify any property rights of a person that owns or controls nonfederal land except as to the ownership of the ancient human remains. (7) The office, Antiquities Section, or Division of Indian Affairs may not make rules that impose any requirement on a person who discovers ancient human remains or who owns or controls nonfederal land that is not state land on which ancient human remains are discovered that is not expressly provided for in this section.
Utah Code § 9-23-306 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-306
§ 9-23-306. Club fighting prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) Club fighting is prohibited. (2) Any person who publicizes, promotes, conducts, or engages in a club fighting match is: (a) guilty of a class A misdemeanor as provided in Section 76-9-112; and (b) subject to license revocation under this chapter.
Utah Code § 9-23-315 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-315
§ 9-23-315. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to: (1) any amateur contest or exhibition of unarmed combat conducted by or participated in exclusively by: (a) a school accredited by the Board of Education; (b) a college or university accredited by the United States Department of Education; or (c) any association or organization of a school, college, or university described in Subsections (1)(a) and (b), when each participant in the contests or exhibitions is a bona fide student in the school, college, or university; (2) any contest or exhibition of unarmed combat conducted in accordance with the standards and regulations of USA Boxing, Inc.; or (3) a white-collar contest.
Utah Code § 9-7-217 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-217
§ 9-7-217. Reporting.
Status: in_force

The division shall submit a report to the department regarding the compliance of library boards with the provisions of Sections 9-7-215 and 9-7-218 for inclusion in the annual written report described in Section 9-1-208.
Utah Code § 9-8a-306 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-306
§ 9-8a-306. Archaeological or anthropological landmarks.
Status: in_force

(1) Sites of significance may be recommended to and approved by the board as state archaeological or anthropological landmarks. No privately owned site or site on school or institutional trust lands may be so designated without the written consent of the owner. (2) A person may not excavate upon a privately owned designated landmark without a permit from the office. (3) Before any alteration is commenced on a designated landmark, three months' notice of intent to alter the site shall be provided to the office.
Utah Code § 9-22-107 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-107
§ 9-22-107. Acquisition of STEM education related instructional technology program -- Research and development of education related instructional technology through a pilot program.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "Pilot" means a pilot of the program. (b) "Program" means the STEM education related instructional technology program created in Subsection (2). (2) (a) There is created the STEM education related instructional technology program to provide public schools the STEM education related instructional technology described in Subsection (3). (b) On behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall collaborate and may select one or more providers, through a request for proposals process, to provide STEM education related instructional technology to school districts and charter schools. (c) On behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall consider and may accept an offer from a provider in response to the request for proposals described in Subsection (2)(b) even if the provider did not participate in a pilot described in Subsection (5). (3) The STEM education related instructional technology shall: (a) support mathematics instruction for students in: (i) kindergarten through grade 6; or (ii) grades 7 and 8; or (b) support mathematics instruction for secondary students to prepare the secondary students for college mathematics courses. (4) In selecting a provider for STEM education related instructional technology to support mathematics instruction for the students described in Subsection (3)(a), the STEM board shall consider the following criteria: (a) the technology contains individualized instructional support for skills and understanding of the core standards in mathematics; (b) the technology is self-adapting to respond to the needs and progress of the learner; and (c) the technology provides opportunities for frequent, quick, and informal assessments and includes an embedded progress monitoring tool and mechanisms for regular feedback to students and teachers. (5) Before issuing a request for proposals described in Subsection (2), on behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall collaborate and may: (a) conduct a pilot of the program to test and select providers for the program; (b) select at least two providers through a direct award or sole source procurement process for the purpose of conducting the pilot; and (c) select schools to participate in the pilot. (6) (a) A contract with a provider for STEM education related instructional technology may include professional development for full deployment of the STEM education related instructional technology. (b) No more than 10% of the money appropriated for the program may be used to provide professional development related to STEM education related instructional technology in addition to the professional development described in Subsection (6)(a).
Utah Code § 9-7-205 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-205
§ 9-7-205. Duties of board and director.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall: (a) promote, develop, and organize a state library and make provisions for the state library's housing; (b) promote and develop library services throughout the state in cooperation with other state or municipal libraries, schools, or other agencies wherever practical; (c) promote the establishment of district, regional, or multicounty libraries as conditions within particular areas of the state may require; (d) supervise the books and materials of the state library and require the keeping of careful and complete records of the condition and affairs of the state library; (e) establish policies for the administration of the division and for the control, distribution, and lending of books and materials to those libraries, institutions, groups, or individuals entitled to them under this chapter; (f) serve as the agency of the state for the administration of state or federal funds that may be appropriated to further library development within the state; (g) aid and provide general advisory assistance in the development of statewide school library service and encourage contractual and cooperative relations between school and public libraries; (h) give assistance, advice, and counsel to all tax-supported libraries within the state and to all communities or persons proposing to establish a tax-supported library and conduct courses and institutes on the approved methods of operation, selection of books, or other activities necessary to the proper administration of a library; (i) furnish or contract for the furnishing of library or information service to state officials, state departments, or any groups that in the opinion of the director warrant the furnishing of those services, particularly through the facilities of traveling libraries to those parts of the state otherwise inadequately supplied by libraries; (j) where sufficient need exists and if the director considers it advisable, establish and maintain special departments in the state library to provide services for the blind, visually impaired, persons with disabilities, and professional, occupational, and other groups; (k) require the collection of information and statistics necessary to the work of the state library and the distribution of findings and reports; (l) make any report concerning the activities of the state library to the governor as the governor may require; and (m) develop standards for public libraries. (2) The director shall, under the policy direction of the board, carry out the responsibilities under Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 9-6-408 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-408
§ 9-6-408. Division responsible for maintenance and security.
Status: in_force

The division is responsible, in cooperation with the contracting agency, for the conservation, maintenance, and security of all works of art placed in or at each state building or facility under the program.
Utah Code § 9-22-109 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-109
§ 9-22-109. Report to Legislature and the State Board of Education.
Status: in_force

(1) The STEM board shall report the progress of the STEM Action Center, including the information described in Subsection (2), to the following groups once each year: (a) the Education Interim Committee; (b) the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee; (c) the State Board of Education; and (d) the department for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 9-1-208. (2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall include information that demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, including: (a) the number of educators receiving high quality professional development; (b) the number of students receiving services from the STEM Action Center; (c) a list of the providers selected pursuant to this part; (d) a report on the STEM Action Center's fulfillment of its duties described in Section 9-22-106; and (e) student performance of students participating in a STEM Action Center program as collected in Subsection 9-22-106(4).
Utah Code § 9-23-301 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-301
§ 9-23-301. Licensing.
Status: in_force

(1) A license is required for a person to act as or to represent that the person is: (a) a promoter; (b) a manager; (c) a contestant; (d) a second; (e) a referee; (f) a judge; or (g) another official established by the commission by rule. (2) The commission shall issue to a person who qualifies under this chapter a license in the classifications of: (a) promoter; (b) manager; (c) contestant; (d) second; (e) referee; (f) judge; or (g) another official who meets the requirements established by rule under Subsection (1)(g). (3) All money collected under this section and Sections 9-23-304, 9-23-307, 9-23-310, and 9-23-313 shall be retained as dedicated credits to pay for commission expenses. (4) Each applicant for licensure as a promoter shall: (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission; (b) pay the fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-504; (c) provide to the commission evidence of financial responsibility, which shall include financial statements and other information that the commission may reasonably require to determine that the applicant or licensee is able to competently perform as and meet the obligations of a promoter in this state; (d) make assurances that the applicant: (i) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with respect to the promotions the applicant is promoting; (ii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have engaged in or attempted to engage in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a contest or any other sporting event; and (iii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to a contest in any jurisdiction or any law, rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction; (e) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and (f) if requested by the commission or the director, meet with the commission or the director to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure. (5) Each applicant for licensure as a contestant shall: (a) be not less than 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted to the commission; (b) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission; (c) pay the fee established by the commission under Section 63J-1-504; (d) provide a certificate of physical examination, dated not more than 60 days prior to the date of application for licensure, in a form provided by the commission, completed by a licensed physician and surgeon or physician assistant certifying that the applicant is free from any physical or mental condition that indicates the applicant should not engage in activity as a contestant; (e) make assurances that the applicant: (i) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with respect to a contest in which the applicant will participate; (ii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a contest or any other sporting event; and (iii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to contests in any jurisdiction or any law, rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction; (f) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and (g) if requested by the commission or the director, meet with the commission or the director to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure. (6) Each applicant for licensure as a manager or second shall: (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission; (b) pay a fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-504; (c) make assurances that the applicant: (i) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with respect to a contest in which the applicant is participating; (ii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a contest or any other sporting event; and (iii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to a contest in any jurisdiction or any law, rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction; (d) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and (e) if requested by the commission or director, meet with the commission or the director to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure. (7) Each applicant for licensure as a referee or judge shall: (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission; (b) pay a fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-504; (c) make assurances that the applicant: (i) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with respect to a contest in which the applicant is participating; (ii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a contest or any other sporting event; and (iii) has not been found in a criminal or civil proceeding to have violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to contests in any jurisdiction or any law, rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction; (d) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; (e) provide evidence satisfactory to the commission that the applicant is qualified by training and experience to competently act as a referee or judge in a contest; and (f) if requested by the commission or the director, meet with the commission or the director to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure. (8) The commission may make rules concerning the requirements for a license under this chapter, that deny a license to an applicant for the violation of a crime that, in the commission's determination, would have a material affect on the integrity of a contest held under this chapter. (9) (a) A licensee serves at the pleasure, and under the direction, of the commission while participating in any way at a contest. (b) A licensee's license may be suspended, or a fine imposed, if the licensee does not follow the commission's direction at an event or contest.
Utah Code § 9-7-308 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-308
§ 9-7-308. Books to be stamped and labeled.
Status: in_force

The state law librarian shall cause every book in the State Law Library to be labeled with a printed or stamped label containing the words "Utah State Law Library," and shall cause the same words to be written or stamped on one or more pages of each volume.
Utah Code § 9-6-507 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-507
§ 9-6-507. Spending restrictions -- Return of endowment.
Status: in_force

(1) If a qualifying organization has received endowment money from the state fund, the qualifying organization may not expend any of that money or the required matching money in the qualifying organization's endowment fund, but may expend only the interest income earned on the money in the endowment fund. (2) If the division determines that a qualifying organization has expended any amount of the endowment money received from the state fund or any amount of the required matching money: (a) the qualifying organization shall return the amount of money the qualifying organization received from the state fund; and (b) the division shall reallocate any such returned money to qualifying organizations in the manner as provided in Section 9-6-506.
Utah Code § 9-9-214 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-214
§ 9-9-214. Law enforcement in presidential townsites.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs" means individuals the Bureau of Indian Affairs has empowered to enforce federal statutes in Indian land under 25 U.S.C. Sec. 2802 or 25 U.S.C. Sec. 2804. (b) "Bureau of Indian Affairs" means the Bureau of Indian Affairs within the United States Department of the Interior. (c) "Indian land" means land that qualifies as "Indian country" under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1151. (d) "Indian tribe" or "tribe" means an Indian tribe included in the list of federally recognized Indian tribes under 25 U.S.C. Sec. 5131. (e) "Non-Indian land" means land that does not qualify as "Indian country" under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1151. (f) "Presidential townsite with Indian land" means a municipality incorporated under the laws of the state: (i) created by presidential proclamation pursuant to Sections 2380 and 2381 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, Act of Congress of March 3, 1863, 12 Stat. 754; and (ii) encompassing Indian land and non-Indian land within its municipal boundaries. (2) A presidential townsite with Indian land may enter into an agreement that grants authority to agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to enforce all applicable state and local misdemeanor and felony offenses on all lands within the presidential townsite with Indian land, provided that each of the following shall be party to the agreement: (a) the presidential townsite with Indian land; (b) the local county sheriff; (c) the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over Indian lands within the presidential townsite with Indian land; and (d) the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (3) An agreement entered into under Subsection (2) may be for any period of time and shall state the period of time that the agreement lasts. (4) Agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs who are granted authority to enforce state and local criminal misdemeanor offenses and felonies under an agreement entered into under Subsection (2) shall successfully complete a course focusing on Utah criminal and constitutional law and process specifically approved by the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created under Section 53-6-103 to qualify the individual for cross-deputization pursuant to this section.
Utah Code § 9-9-104 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-104
§ 9-9-104. Duties and powers.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall: (a) have all of the functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities granted to it by this chapter; (b) staff those committees or boards as specified in this chapter; and (c) in accordance with policies set by state government, coordinate relations between: (i) the state; (ii) tribal governments; (iii) other Indian groups; and (iv) federal agencies. (2) The division may: (a) contract with public and private entities to provide services or facilities; (b) acquire and hold funds or other property for the administration of the programs outlined in this chapter; (c) make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that are necessary to carry out the duties of the division; (d) accept gifts, grants, devises, and property, in cash or in kind, for the benefit of Indians; and (e) apply or dispose of those gifts, grants, devises, and property received under Subsection (2)(d) for the use and benefit of Indians within the state.
Utah Code § 9-22-110 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-110
§ 9-22-110. Acquisition of STEM education high quality professional development.
Status: in_force

(1) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select technology providers for the purpose of providing a STEM education high quality professional development application. (2) The high quality professional development application described in Subsection (1) shall: (a) allow the State Board of Education, a school district, or a school to define the application's input and track results of the high quality professional development; (b) allow educators to access automatic tools, resources, and strategies , including instructional materials with integrated STEM content; (c) allow educators to work in online learning communities, including giving and receiving feedback via uploaded video; (d) track and report data on the usage of the components of the application's system and the relationship to improvement in classroom instruction; (e) include video examples of highly effective STEM education teaching that: (i) cover a cross section of grade levels and subjects; (ii) under the direction of the State Board of Education, include videos of highly effective Utah STEM educators; and (iii) contain tools to help educators implement what they have learned; and (f) allow for additional STEM education video content to be added. (3) In addition to the high quality professional development application described in Subsections (1) and (2), the STEM Action Center may create STEM education hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning.
Utah Code § 9-20-203 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-203
§ 9-20-203. Commission chair and vice chair duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The chair shall: (a) preside at meetings of the commission; and (b) authorize and execute the actions of the commission. (2) The vice chair shall: (a) assist the chair; (b) if the chair is absent, perform the duties of the chair; (c) accept special assignments from the chair; and (d) perform other duties as delegated by the commission.
Utah Code § 9-1-208 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-1 / § 9-1-208
§ 9-1-208. Annual report -- Content -- Format.
Status: in_force

(1) On or before November 1 of each year, the department shall prepare and submit to the governor and the Legislature an annual written report of the operations, activities, programs, and services of the department, including its divisions, offices, boards, commissions, councils, and committees, for the preceding fiscal year. (2) For each operation, activity, program, or service provided by the department, the annual report shall include: (a) a description of the operation, activity, program, or service; (b) data selected and used by the department to measure progress, performance, and scope of the operation, activity, program, or service, including summary data; (c) budget data, including the amount and source of funding, expenses, and allocation of full-time employees for the operation, activity, program, or service; (d) historical data from previous years for comparison with data reported under Subsections (2)(b) and (c); (e) goals, challenges, and achievements related to the operation, activity, program, or service; (f) relevant federal and state statutory references and requirements; (g) contact information of officials knowledgeable and responsible for each operation, activity, program, or service; and (h) other information determined by the department that: (i) may be needed, useful, or of historical significance; or (ii) promotes accountability and transparency for each operation, activity, program, or service with the public and elected officials. (3) The annual report shall be designed to provide clear, accurate, and accessible information to the public, the governor, and the Legislature. (4) The department shall: (a) submit the annual report in accordance with Section 68-3-14; and (b) make the annual report, and previous annual reports, accessible to the public by placing a link to the reports on the department's website. (5) On or before November 1 of each year, in addition to the annual report required by Subsection (1), the department shall provide a written report to the Education Interim Committee on the progress of the One Utah Service Fellowship Program created in Section 9-20-301, including the progress of the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism created in Section 9-20-201 on the duties described in Subsection 9-20-301(3).
Utah Code § 9-23-314 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-314
§ 9-23-314. Penalty for unlawful conduct.
Status: in_force

A person who engages in any act of unlawful conduct, as defined in Section 9-23-101, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 9-8-205 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-205
§ 9-8-205. Board duties and powers.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall: (a) make policies to direct the director in carrying out the director's duties; (b) approve the society's rules; and (c) make recommendations to the society for the development of programs consistent with this chapter. (2) The board may establish subcommittees to assist the board, the office, and the society in carrying out the responsibilities under this chapter.
Utah Code § 9-7-508 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-508
§ 9-7-508. Donations of money or property.
Status: in_force

(1) A person desiring to make a donation of money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of a library has the right to vest the title to the money, personal property, or real estate in the county, designated for the benefit and purposes of the library. (2) The county shall hold donated personal property and real estate as prescribed by county ordinance according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise, or bequest of the property, and the county shall be the trustee of the property.
Utah Code § 9-7-511 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-511
§ 9-7-511. Library bonds -- Issuance of previously voted bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) When an election has been held in any county to authorize bonds of the county for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and extending a public library for the county, including the acquisition of equipment, furnishings, and books, and it was specified in the proposition that the bonds are to be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied on all taxable property in the county, and when the election has carried, but none of the bonds authorized have been issued, the bonds authorized to be issued at election may be issued and shall be payable from taxes to be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all taxable property in the county, despite any provision of law to the contrary in effect at the time of the election. (2) All county library bonds that have been authorized but not yet issued, all county library bond elections previously held and carried, and all proceedings in connection with them that were adopted for the authorization of the bonds are hereby validated, ratified, approved, and confirmed, and the bonds, when issued in accordance with the election and proceedings, shall be binding, legal, valid, and enforceable obligations of the county issuing them in accordance with their terms.
Utah Code § 9-6-302 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-302
§ 9-6-302. Arts and museums board powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The arts and museums board may: (a) with the concurrence of the director, make rules governing the conduct of the arts and museums board's business in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (b) receive gifts, bequests, and property. (2) The arts and museums board shall: (a) act in an advisory capacity for the division; (b) in accordance with Subsection (3), advise the division regarding the works of art acquired and maintained under this part; and (c) with the concurrence of the director, approve the allocation of arts and museums grant money and State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection acquisition funding. (3) When advising the division as described in Subsection (2)(b), the arts and museums board shall, with the concurrence of the director, appoint and consult with any combination of artists, art historians, museum professionals, gallery owners, knowledgeable art collectors, art appraisers, or judges of art.
Utah Code § 9-7-216 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-216
§ 9-7-216. Process and content standards for Internet policy.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Each library's Internet policy shall be developed under the direction of the library board, adopted in an open meeting, and have an effective date. (b) The library board shall review the policy at least every three years. (c) (i) Notice of the availability of the policy shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the library for all patrons to observe. (ii) The library board may issue any other public notice the library board considers appropriate to inform the community about the policy. (2) The Internet policy shall include the following information: (a) a statement indicating: (i) that the library restricts access to Internet or online sites that contain material described in Section 9-7-215; and (ii) how the library board intends to meet the requirements of Section 9-7-215; (b) a statement informing patrons that administrative procedures and guidelines for the staff to follow in enforcing the policy have been adopted and are available for review at the library; (c) a statement informing patrons that procedures for use by patrons and staff to handle complaints about the policy, the policy's enforcement, or about observed patron behavior have been adopted and are available for review at the library; and (d) a footnote indicating the effective date of the last review of the policy under Subsection (1)(b).
Utah Code § 9-20-207 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-207
§ 9-20-207. Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and the provisions of this chapter, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement may make rules to: (1) implement this chapter; and (2) ensure the commission complies with the act and related federal requirements.
Utah Code § 9-7-405 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-405
§ 9-7-405. Rules -- Use of library.
Status: in_force

(1) The library board of directors shall make, amend, and repeal rules, not inconsistent with law, for the governing of the library. (2) Each library established under this part shall be free to the use of the inhabitants of the city where located, subject to the rules adopted by the library board. The library board may exclude from the use of the library any person who willfully violates these rules. The library board may extend the privileges and use of the library to persons residing outside of the city upon terms and conditions it may prescribe by rule.
Utah Code § 9-7-313 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-313
§ 9-7-313. Law library self-help center.
Status: in_force

(1) The Utah State Law Library shall establish a statewide self-help center to assist self-represented parties to achieve fair and efficient resolution of their cases. (2) The self-help center shall be staffed or directed by persons admitted to the practice of law in this state. Self-help center personnel may not represent parties or give legal advice. (3) The self-help center shall provide to the public and all parties: (a) information about: (i) the availability of mediation services, and legal advice and representation through pro bono legal services; (ii) low cost legal services; (iii) legal aid programs; and (iv) lawyer referral services; (b) information about resources provided by law libraries; (c) court forms and instructions, and help completing forms; (d) answers to questions about the law, court process, and options; and (e) educational materials and other services consistent with the purpose of this statute and the direction of the Judicial Council, including programs in other agencies and organizations.
Utah Code § 9-7-304 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-304
§ 9-7-304. Book register -- Time limit.
Status: in_force

(1) The state law librarian shall keep a register of all books issued and returned, showing to whom issued, by whom returned, and the time issued and returned. (2) No book taken from the law library may be detained more than 10 days, except by permission of the state law librarian.
Utah Code § 9-8-708 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-708
§ 9-8-708. Federal match.
Status: in_force

Funds allocated by the society under this part to enable qualifying organizations to create their own endowment funds may be construed as a state match for any history funding from the federal government that may be provided.
Utah Code § 9-8a-502 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-502
§ 9-8a-502. Legislative finding.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that preservation and restoration of historically significant real property and structures as identified by the State Register of Historic Sites are in the public interest of the people of the state of Utah and should be promoted by the laws of this state.
Utah Code § 9-8-801 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-801
§ 9-8-801. Short title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Preserve Our Heritage Act."
Utah Code § 9-9-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-102
§ 9-9-102. Division of Indian Affairs created -- Supervision by department.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department a Utah Division of Indian Affairs. (2) The division shall be under the administration and general supervision of the department.
Utah Code § 9-6-503 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-503
§ 9-6-503. Arts and museums endowment funds.
Status: in_force

(1) Any Utah nonprofit arts or museum organization that meets the requirements described in this part may create an endowment fund into which there may be deposited money from the state fund. (2) The principal of each endowment fund described in this section may not be expended by the qualifying organization and shall be held in perpetuity solely by the qualifying organization. (3) Interest income earned on the amount in each endowment fund described in this section may be expended by the qualifying organization. (4) The principal of each endowment fund described in this section shall be invested in accordance with Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act. (5) If a qualifying organization that creates an endowment fund as described in this section receives: (a) $50,000 or more from the state fund, the money shall be administered by the qualifying organization's professional management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; or (b) less than $50,000 from the state fund, the money shall be placed in a state fiduciary fund under the direction of the state treasurer, and the state treasurer shall allocate interest income to the qualifying organization. (6) If an endowment fund is under the direction of the state treasurer, the state treasurer shall deduct administrative costs related to the endowment fund before allocating any interest income to the qualifying organization.
Utah Code § 9-8a-505 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-505
§ 9-8a-505. Rule Against Perpetuities and Rule Restricting Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation not applicable.
Status: in_force

The rule of property known as the Rule Against Perpetuities and the rule of property known as the Rule Restricting Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation may not be applied to defeat any of the provisions of this part or of any deed, lease, conveyance, covenant, easement, or other interest created or document executed in accordance with the provisions of this part.
Utah Code § 9-21-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-102
§ 9-21-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Utah Multicultural Commission created in Section 9-21-301. (2) "Director" means the director of the Division of Multicultural Affairs. (3) "Division" means the Division of Multicultural Affairs created in Section 9-21-201. (4) "Human rights commission" means the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission created in Section 9-21-401.
Utah Code § 9-8-803 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-803
§ 9-8-803. Ownership of reposited materials -- Rebuttable presumption.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a rebuttable presumption that any reposited materials held by a collecting institution are the property of that collecting institution. (2) Any person seeking to claim reposited materials from a collecting institution shall comply with the requirements of this part.
Utah Code § 9-8-804 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-804
§ 9-8-804. Statute of limitations for claiming reposited materials from a collecting institution.
Status: in_force

(1) Any reposited materials in a collecting institution that are not accompanied by a transfer of title to those materials are considered a gift to the collecting institution when more than 25 years have passed from the date of the last written contact between the depositor or the depositor's successors and the collecting institution. (2) No depositor or any of the depositor's successors may bring an action against the collecting institution to recover the reposited materials from the collecting institution after 25 years have passed from the date of the last written contact between the depositor or the depositor's successors and the collecting institution.
Utah Code § 9-9-104.5 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-104.5
§ 9-9-104.5. Meetings with Tribal Leaders and Native American Indian organizations.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The division shall meet regularly with: (a) elected officials of Indian Tribal Nations located in whole or in part in the state; or (b) individuals designated by elected officials of the Indian Tribal Nations described in Subsection (1)(a). (2) (a) Subject to Section 9-9-104.6, at least six times each year, the division shall coordinate and attend a joint meeting of the representatives of tribal governments listed in Subsection (2)(b) for the purpose of coordinating the efforts of state and tribal governments in meeting the needs of the Native American Indians residing in Utah. (b) (i) The representatives to be included in the meeting described in Subsection (2)(a) shall be elected officials, serve as representatives for the entire elected term, and be selected as follows: (A) an elected Navajo Nation council delegate who resides in Utah or Arizona and represents at least one Utah Navajo Chapter, as defined in Section 63N-24-701, selected by the president of the Navajo Nation; (B) an elected official of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation selected by the Uintah and Ouray Tribal Business Committee; (C) an elected official of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah selected by the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Tribal Council; (D) an elected official of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation that resides in Utah or Idaho selected by the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Tribal Council; (E) an elected official of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute selected by the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation Tribal Council; (F) an elected official of the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians selected by the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indian Tribal Executive Committee; (G) an elected official of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe that resides in Utah or Colorado selected by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council; and (H) an elected official of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, residing in Utah or Arizona, selected by the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Council. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(b)(i), if an elected official of an Indian Tribal Nation provides notice to the division, the Indian Tribal Nation may designate an individual other than the elected official selected under Subsection (2)(b)(i) to represent the Indian Tribal Nation at an individual meeting held under Subsection (2)(a). (iii) A majority of members listed in Subsection (2)(b)(i) constitutes a quorum for purposes of a meeting held under Subsection (2)(a). An action of a majority of members present when a quorum is present constitutes action of the representatives for purposes of a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a). (c) (i) A meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) is subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act. (ii) A meeting of representatives listed in Subsection (2)(b) is not subject to the requirements of Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act, whether the meeting is held on the same day as a meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) if: (A) the division does not coordinate the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii); (B) no state agency participates in the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii); (C) a representative receives no per diem or expenses under this section for attending the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii) that is in addition to any per diem or expenses the representative receives under Subsection (2)(d) for attending a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a); and (D) the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii) is not held: (I) after a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a) begins; and (II) before the meeting described in Subsection (2)(c)(ii)(D)(I) adjourns. (d) A representative of a tribal government that attends a meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) may not receive compensation or benefits for the representative's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (i) Section 63A-3-106; (ii) Section 63A-3-107; and (iii) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (e) For a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a), only the individuals described in Subsection (2)(b) may receive per diem and expenses, as provided in Subsection (2)(d). (3) The division may meet as necessary with Native American Indian groups other than tribal governments representing the interests of Native American Indians who are citizens of the state residing on or off reservation land.7/1/2026 (1) The division shall meet regularly with: (a) elected officials of Indian Tribal Nations located in whole or in part in the state; or (b) individuals designated by elected officials of the Indian Tribal Nations described in Subsection (1)(a). (2) (a) Subject to Section 9-9-104.6, at least six times each year, the division shall coordinate and attend a joint meeting of the representatives of tribal governments listed in Subsection (2)(b) for the purpose of coordinating the efforts of state and tribal governments in meeting the needs of the Native American Indians residing in Utah. (b) (i) The representatives to be included in the meeting described in Subsection (2)(a) shall be elected officials, serve as representatives for the entire elected term, and be selected as follows: (A) an elected Navajo Nation council delegate who resides in Utah or Arizona and represents at least one Utah Navajo Chapter, as defined in Section 63N-24-701, selected by the president of the Navajo Nation; (B) an elected official of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation selected by the Uintah and Ouray Tribal Business Committee; (C) an elected official of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah selected by the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Tribal Council; (D) an elected official of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation that resides in Utah or Idaho selected by the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Tribal Council; (E) an elected official of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute selected by the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation Tribal Council; (F) an elected official of the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians selected by the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indian Tribal Executive Committee; (G) an elected official of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe that resides in Utah or Colorado selected by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council; and (H) an elected official of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, residing in Utah or Arizona, selected by the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Council. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(b)(i), if an elected official of an Indian Tribal Nation provides notice to the division, the Indian Tribal Nation may designate an individual other than the elected official selected under Subsection (2)(b)(i) to represent the Indian Tribal Nation at an individual meeting held under Subsection (2)(a). (iii) A majority of members listed in Subsection (2)(b)(i) constitutes a quorum for purposes of a meeting held under Subsection (2)(a). An action of a majority of members present when a quorum is present constitutes action of the representatives for purposes of a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a). (c) (i) A meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) is subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act. (ii) A meeting of representatives listed in Subsection (2)(b) is not subject to the requirements of Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act, whether the meeting is held on the same day as a meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) if: (A) the division does not coordinate the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii); (B) no state agency participates in the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii); (C) a representative receives no per diem or expenses under this section for attending the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii) that is in addition to any per diem or expenses the representative receives under Subsection (2)(d) for attending a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a); and (D) the meeting described in this Subsection (2)(c)(ii) is not held: (I) after a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a) begins; and (II) before the meeting described in Subsection (2)(c)(ii)(D)(I) adjourns. (d) A representative of a tribal government that attends a meeting held in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) may not receive compensation or benefits for the representative's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (i) Section 63A-3-106; (ii) Section 63A-3-107; and (iii) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (e) For a meeting described in Subsection (2)(a), only the individuals described in Subsection (2)(b) may receive per diem and expenses, as provided in Subsection (2)(d). (3) The division may meet as necessary with Native American Indian groups other than tribal governments representing the interests of Native American Indians who are citizens of the state residing on or off reservation land.
Utah Code § 9-9-401 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-401
§ 9-9-401. Short title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act."
Utah Code § 9-21-401 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-401
§ 9-21-401. Creation of human rights commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the division the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission. (2) (a) The human rights commission shall consist of 13 members appointed by the governor to two-year terms. (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of human rights commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the human rights commission is appointed every two years. (3) The governor shall appoint one of the members as chair of the human rights commission. (4) The human rights commission shall meet at least quarterly. (5) A majority of the members of the human rights commission constitutes a quorum of the human rights commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the human rights commission. (6) A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms. (7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term. (8) 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) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and (b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (9) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the human rights commission in accordance with the requirements of: (a) this chapter; and (b) Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (10) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.
Utah Code § 9-8-202 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-202
§ 9-8-202. Appointment of director.
Status: in_force

The executive director, in consultation with the board, shall appoint a director of the society: (1) to serve as the chief administrative officer of the society; and (2) who is experienced in administration and is qualified by education or training in the field of state history.
Utah Code § 9-22-105 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-105
§ 9-22-105. STEM Action Center Foundation Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "STEM Action Center Foundation Fund." (2) The director shall administer the fund under the direction of the STEM board. (3) Money may be deposited into the fund from a variety of sources, including transfers, grants, private foundations, individual donors, gifts, bequests, legislative appropriations, and money made available from any other source. (4) Money collected by a foundation described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4) shall be deposited into the fund. (5) Any portion of the fund may be treated as an endowment fund such that the principal of that portion of the fund is held in perpetuity on behalf of the STEM Action Center. (6) The state treasurer shall invest the money in the fund according to the procedures and requirements of Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act, except that all interest or other earnings derived from those investments shall be deposited into the fund. (7) The director, under the direction of the STEM board, may expend money from the fund for the purposes described in this part.
Utah Code § 9-23-205 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-205
§ 9-23-205. Affiliation with other commissions.
Status: in_force

The commission may affiliate with any other state, tribal, or national boxing commission or athletic authority.
Utah Code § 9-6-409 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-409
§ 9-6-409. Rights of artist commissioned by program.
Status: in_force

An artist who is commissioned by the program to create a work of art has the following rights with respect to that work of art: (1) all rights secured to the artist under federal copyright laws; (2) the right to claim authorship of the work of art; (3) the right to photographic reproduction of the work of art; (4) the right of first refusal: (a) to conduct all repair and conservation work on the work of art in accordance with accepted principles of professional conservation; and (b) to purchase the work of art if the state decides to sell it; and (5) the right to deny further association of the artist's name with or authorship of the work of art if conservation or repair work is done by a person other than the artist, which in the opinion of the artist damages its integrity.
Utah Code § 9-8-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-102
§ 9-8-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Board of State History. (2) "Director" means the director of the Utah Historical Society. (3) "Documentary materials" means written or documentary information contained in published materials, manuscript collections, archival materials, photographs, sound recordings, motion pictures, and other written, visual, and aural materials, except government records. (4) "Historical artifacts" means objects produced or shaped by human efforts, a natural object deliberately selected and used by a human, an object of aesthetic interest, and any human-made objects produced, used, or valued by the historic peoples of Utah. (5) "Museum of Utah" means the Museum of Utah created in Section 9-8-209. (6) "Society" means the Utah Historical Society created in Section 9-8-201.
Utah Code § 9-6-401 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-401
§ 9-6-401. Short title.
Status: in_force

This part is known as the "Utah Percent-for-Art Act."
Utah Code § 9-9-211 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-211
§ 9-9-211. Hunting, trapping, or fishing on reservation a misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

Any person who, without lawful authority or permission from constituted tribal authorities, willfully and knowingly goes upon any real property within an Indian reservation belonging to any Indian, or any Indian tribe, band, or community, that is held in trust by the United States or is subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States, for the purpose of hunting, trapping, or fishing thereon, or for the removal of game, peltries, or fish therefrom, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, and all game, fish, and peltries in the person's possession shall be forfeited to the tribe.
Utah Code § 9-8-210 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-210
§ 9-8-210. Utah Women's History Initiative -- Creation -- Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the society the Utah Women's History Initiative under the administration and supervision of the director or the designee of the director. (2) The Utah Women's History Initiative shall: (a) function as an educational outlet for the society to educate the public on the contribution of women to Utah history; (b) bring attention to the stories of women to deepen understanding and appreciation of women's roles in Utah history; (c) provide support to museums, historical organizations, and other cultural organizations to promote and preserve the history of women in Utah; and (d) stimulate research, study, and activity in the field of women's history.
Utah Code § 9-23-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-201
§ 9-23-201. Commission -- Creation -- Appointments -- Terms -- Expenses -- Quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the department the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission consisting of five members. (2) (a) The governor shall appoint three commission members. (b) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one commission member. (c) The commission members may not be licensees under this chapter. (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current members expire, the governor, president, or speaker, respectively, shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term. (b) The governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of the governor's appointees' terms to ensure that the terms of members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years. (c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. (d) A commission member may be removed for any reason and replaced in accordance with this section by: (i) the governor, for a commission member appointed by the governor; (ii) the president of the Senate, for a commission member appointed by the president of the Senate; or (iii) the speaker of the House of Representatives, for a commission member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives. (4) (a) A majority of the commission members constitutes a quorum. (b) A majority of a quorum is sufficient authority for the commission to act. (5) 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 under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (6) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair for a one-year period.
Utah Code § 9-8-704 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-704
§ 9-8-704. Society duties.
Status: in_force

The society shall, according to policy established by the board: (1) allocate money from funds made available for that purpose to the endowment fund created by a qualifying organization under Section 9-8-703; (2) determine the eligibility of each qualifying organization to receive money from funds made available for that purpose into the endowment fund of the qualifying organization; (3) determine the matching amount each qualifying organization must raise in order to qualify to receive money from funds made available for that purpose; (4) establish a date by which each qualifying organization must provide the qualifying organization's matching funds; (5) verify that matching funds have been provided by each qualifying organization by the date determined in Subsection (4); and (6) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules establishing criteria for determining the eligibility of qualifying organizations to receive money from funds made available for that purpose.
Utah Code § 9-7-302 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-302
§ 9-7-302. Public access.
Status: in_force

The public shall have access to the State Law Library.
Utah Code § 9-20-206 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-206
§ 9-20-206. Reporting and administration.
Status: in_force

(1) The executive director of the department, in consultation with the commission, shall appoint a director of the commission who is: (a) experienced in administration; and (b) qualified by education or training in the field of public administration. (2) The director of the commission shall report to the executive director. (3) The commission shall: (a) report to the office of the lieutenant governor; and (b) by January 1, provide an annual written report to the lieutenant governor on service and volunteerism in the state. (4) The department shall provide administrative and staff support services to the commission.
Utah Code § 9-7-410 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-410
§ 9-7-410. Consolidation with county library.
Status: in_force

(1) If a city library consolidates with a county library, the city library board of directors shall convey all assets and, except as provided in Subsection (2), trust funds to the county library board of directors, and the city library shall cease operation. (2) If a conveyance of trust funds under Subsection (1) would constitute a violation of the trust agreement governing the trust funds, conveyance of those funds is not required, and those funds may continue to be used in accordance with the trust agreement for any library facility specified in the trust agreement, even after the facility becomes a county library facility because of consolidation.
Utah Code § 9-8a-101 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-101
§ 9-8a-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Board of State History created in Section 9-8-204. (2) "Committee" means the National Register Review Committee created in Section 9-8a-204. (3) "Office" means the State Historic Preservation Office created in Section 9-8a-201. (4) "Officer" means the state historic preservation officer, appointed in accordance with Section 9-8a-202.
Utah Code § 9-21-302 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-302
§ 9-21-302. Commission duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall: (a) cooperate with the division and state agencies to ensure the state's resources, services, and programs: (i) advance the interests of the state's multicultural communities; (ii) are properly communicated and delivered to the state's multicultural communities; and (iii) promote a climate of inclusion in the state; (b) develop and submit to the lieutenant governor an annual report that includes: (i) a description of the needs, goals, and deliverables that will directly impact the most significant and urgent needs of the state's multicultural communities; and (ii) recommendations on how the state should act to address the needs, goals, and deliverables described in Subsection (1)(b)(i); and (c) convene an annual meeting to discuss issues affecting the state's multicultural communities in coordination with the governor, lieutenant governor, and relevant stakeholders. (2) In carrying out the duties described in Subsection (1), the commission shall: (a) consult with the lieutenant governor; and (b) prioritize programs and efforts related to: (i) employment; (ii) education; (iii) housing; (iv) criminal and juvenile justice; or (v) health and mental health, including suicide prevention.
Utah Code § 9-7-409 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-409
§ 9-7-409. Entities may cooperate, merge, or consolidate in providing library services.
Status: in_force

Library boards of directors of city libraries, library boards of directors of county libraries, boards of education, governing boards of other educational institutions, library agencies, and local political subdivisions may cooperate, merge, or consolidate in providing library services.
Utah Code § 9-1-201 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-1 / § 9-1-201
§ 9-1-201. Department of Cultural and Community Engagement -- Creation -- Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. (2) The department is responsible for: (a) planning, promoting, and supporting cultural and community engagement in the state, including programs and activities related to: (i) libraries; (ii) history; (iii) the arts; (iv) STEM engagement; (v) museums; (vi) cultural development; (vii) cultural organizations; (viii) multicultural organizations and communities; (ix) service and volunteerism; (x) the coordination of relationships with tribal nations; (xi) the regulation of professional unarmed combat sports; and (xii) historic preservation; (b) overseeing and coordinating the program plans of the divisions within the department; (c) administering and coordinating state and federal grant programs related to the programs and activities described in Subsection (2)(a); (d) administering any other programs over which the department is given administrative supervision by the governor; (e) submitting an annual written report to the governor and the Legislature as described in Section 9-1-208; (f) ensuring that any training or certification required of a public official or public employee, as those terms are defined in Section 63G-22-102, complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements, if the training or certification is required: (i) under this title; (ii) by the department; or (iii) by an agency or division within the department; and (g) performing any other duties as provided by the Legislature. (3) The department may: (a) solicit and accept contributions of money, services, and facilities from any other sources, public or private, but may not use those contributions for publicizing the exclusive interest of the donor; and (b) establish a nonprofit foundation called the Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation under the control and direction of the executive director to assist in the development and implementation of the programs and objectives described in this title. (4) Money received under Subsection (3)(a) shall be deposited into the General Fund as dedicated credits. (5) A foundation established by the department under Subsection (3)(b): (a) may receive contributions of money, services, and facilities from legislative appropriations, government grants, and private sources for the development and implementation of the programs and objectives described in this title; (b) shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-1-209; and (c) shall provide information detailing all transactions and balances associated with the foundation to the department, which shall be summarized by the department and included in the department's annual report described in Section 9-1-208. (6) (a) For a pass-through funding grant of $50,000 or less, the department shall make an annual disbursement to the pass-through funding grant recipient. (b) For a pass-through funding grant of more than $50,000, the department shall make a semiannual disbursement to the pass-through funding grant recipient, contingent upon the department receiving a semiannual progress report from the pass-through funding grant recipient. (c) The department shall: (i) provide the pass-through funding grant recipient with a progress report form for the reporting purposes described in Subsection (6)(b); and (ii) include reporting requirement instructions with the form.
Utah Code § 9-22-113 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-22 / § 9-22-113
§ 9-22-113. Computer science initiative for public schools.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Computational thinking" means the set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs that underlie computer applications, including decomposition, pattern recognition, pattern generalization, and algorithm design. (b) "Computer coding" means the process of writing script for a computer program or mobile device. (c) "Educator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-6-102. (d) "Endorsement" means a stipulation, authorized by the State Board of Education and appended to a license, that specifies the areas of practice to which the license applies. (e) "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (f) "Employer" means a private employer, public employer, industry association, union, or the military. (g) "License" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-6-102. (h) "Private postsecondary educational institution" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (2) Subject to legislative appropriations, on behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall collaborate to develop and implement a computer science initiative for public schools by: (a) creating an online repository that: (i) is available for school districts and charter schools to use as a resource; and (ii) includes high quality computer science instructional resources that are designed to teach students in all grade levels: (A) computational thinking skills; and (B) computer coding skills; (b) providing for professional development on teaching computer science by: (i) including resources for educators related to teaching computational thinking and computer coding in the STEM education high quality professional development application described in Section 9-22-110; and (ii) providing statewide or regional professional development institutes; and (c) awarding grants to a school district or charter school, on a competitive basis, that may be used to provide incentives for an educator to earn a computer science endorsement. (3) A school district or charter school may enter into an agreement with one or more of the following entities to jointly apply for a grant under Subsection (2)(c): (a) a school district; (b) a charter school; (c) an employer; (d) a private postsecondary educational institution; (e) an institution of higher education; or (f) a non-profit organization. (4) To apply for a grant described in Subsection (2)(c), a school district or charter school shall submit a plan to the State Board of Education for the use of the grant, including a statement of purpose that describes the methods the school district or charter school proposes to use to incentivize an educator to earn a computer science endorsement. (5) The State Board of Education and the STEM board shall encourage schools to independently pursue computer science and coding initiatives, subject to local school board or charter school governing board approval, based on the unique needs of the school's students. (6) The STEM board shall include information on the status of the computer science initiative in the annual report described in Section 9-22-109.
Utah Code § 9-20-102 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-20 / § 9-20-102
§ 9-20-102. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Act" means the National Community and Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. (2) "Commission" means the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism created in Section 9-20-201. (3) "Corporation" means the Corporation for National and Community Service described in the act.
Utah Code § 9-8-203 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8 / § 9-8-203
§ 9-8-203. Society duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The society shall: (a) stimulate research, study, and activity in the field of Utah history and related history; (b) maintain a specialized history library; (c) collect, preserve, and administer historical records relating to the history of Utah; (d) administer, collect, preserve, document, interpret, develop, and exhibit historical artifacts, documentary materials, and other objects relating to the history of Utah for educational and cultural purposes; (e) edit and publish historical records; (f) cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies and schools and museums to provide coordinated and organized activities for the collection, documentation, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of historical artifacts related to the state; (g) promote, coordinate, and administer: (i) Utah History Day at the Capitol designated under Section 63G-1-401; and (ii) the Utah History Day program affiliated with National History Day, which includes a series of regional, state, and national activities and competitions for students from grades 4 through 12; (h) subject to legislative appropriations, provide grants and technical assistance as necessary and appropriate; (i) administer educational programs in partnership with public and private entities in the state; and (j) comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in adjudicative proceedings. (2) (a) The society may acquire or produce reproductions of historical artifacts and documentary materials for educational and cultural use. (b) The society may only deaccession an item described in Subsection (2)(a) in accordance with rules made by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (c) An item that is to be deaccessioned in accordance with society rule is not state surplus property as that term is defined in Section 63A-2-101.5, and the society is not subject to the surplus property program described in Section 63A-2-401 for that item. (3) To promote an appreciation of Utah history and to increase heritage tourism in the state, the society shall: (a) create and maintain an inventory of all historic markers and monuments that are accessible to the public throughout the state; (b) enter into cooperative agreements with other groups and organizations to collect and maintain the information needed for the inventory described in Subsection (3)(a); (c) encourage the use of volunteers to help collect the information and to maintain the inventory described in Subsection (3)(a); (d) publicize the information in the inventory described in Subsection (3)(a) in a variety of forms and media, especially to encourage Utah citizens and tourists to visit the markers and monuments; (e) work with public and private landowners, heritage organizations, and volunteer groups to help maintain, repair, and landscape around the markers and monuments; and (f) make the inventory described in Subsection (3)(a) available upon request to all other public and private history and heritage organizations, tourism organizations and businesses, and others. (4) This chapter may not be construed to authorize the society to acquire by purchase any historical artifacts, documentary materials, or specimens that are restricted from sale by federal law or the laws of any state, territory, or foreign nation.
Utah Code § 9-7-406 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-406
§ 9-7-406. Reports to governing body and director of the division.
Status: in_force

The library board of directors shall: (1) provide an annual report to the city governing body on the condition and operation of the library, including a financial statement; and (2) provide an annual report to the director of the division that contains the information required by the State Library Board.
Utah Code § 9-8a-403 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-403
§ 9-8a-403. Placement on State or National Register.
Status: in_force

The board shall notify owners of sites, buildings, structures, or objects before placing those sites, buildings, structures, or objects on the State Register or nominating them to the National Register.
Utah Code § 9-8a-207 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-207
§ 9-8a-207. Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "fund" means the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund created in Subsection (2). (2) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund." (3) (a) The fund shall consist of: (i) criminal restitution collected by the office as a result of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902; (ii) money appropriated by the Legislature; and (iii) interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money. (b) Any portion of the fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account. (4) (a) The office may use the fund for the restoration of, and prevention of, harm to public lands and cultural sites, including: (i) repairing, restoring, or remediating harm caused by an offense described in Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902, which may include coordination with the agency with jurisdiction over the affected area; (ii) educating the public: (A) of the criminal laws and penalties relating to public lands and cultural sites; (B) how to report a criminal act observed on public lands or at a cultural site; and (C) regarding the protection, purpose, significance, and value of preserving public lands and cultural sites; (iii) providing educational seminars and training to state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals regarding the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural sites; and (iv) in coordination with other state agencies, enforcement and educational activities concerning the preservation of, and protection of, public lands and cultural sites, which may include: (A) operation and maintenance of anti-vandalism projects; and (B) acquisition of signage and site-monitoring equipment. (b) If the harm caused by an offender's commission of an offense under Section 76-6-107.5 or 76-6-902 may be repaired, restored, or remediated, the office shall prioritize the use of any money received from the offender as a result of the offense for the purposes described in Subsection (4)(a)(i).
Utah Code § 9-9-205 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-205
§ 9-9-205. Civil jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The state of Utah shall assume jurisdiction over civil causes of action as set forth in this chapter, between Indians or to which Indians are parties in the lands described in each tribal resolution 60 days after issuance of the governor's proclamation to the same extent it has jurisdiction over civil causes of action as elsewhere within the state. The civil laws of the state shall have the same force and effect within these lands as they have elsewhere within the state, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.
Utah Code § 9-6-301 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-6 / § 9-6-301
§ 9-6-301. Utah Arts and Museums Advisory Board.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the division the Utah Arts and Museums Advisory Board. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the arts and museums board shall consist of nine members appointed or reappointed by the governor to four-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of arts and museums board members are staggered so that approximately half of the arts and museums board is appointed every two years. (3) The governor shall appoint: (a) five members who are working artists or administrators, one from each of the following areas: (i) visual arts, media arts, architecture, or design; (ii) literature; (iii) music; (iv) folk, traditional, or native arts; and (v) theater or dance; (b) two members who are qualified, trained, and experienced museum professionals who each have a minimum of five years of continuous paid work experience at a museum; (c) one member who is knowledgeable in or appreciative of the arts or museums; and (d) one member who has expertise in technology, marketing, business, or finance. (4) The governor shall appoint members described in Subsection (3) from the state at large with due consideration for organizational size and geographical representation. (5) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, within 30 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs, appoint a replacement with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term. (6) A simple majority of the voting members of the arts and museums board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (7) (a) The arts and museums board members shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among the arts and museums board's members. (b) The chair and the vice chair shall serve a term of two years. (8) The arts and museums board shall meet at least twice each year. (9) A member of the arts and museums board may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and (b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (10) Except as provided in Subsection (9), a member may not receive any gifts, prizes, or awards of money from division funds during the member's term of office. (11) The division shall provide staff to the arts and museums board.
Utah Code § 9-1-201.2 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-1 / § 9-1-201.2
§ 9-1-201.2. Organization of department -- Jurisdiction of executive director.
Status: in_force

The executive director: (1) may organize the department in any fashion considered appropriate, unless otherwise expressly provided by statute; and (2) may consolidate personnel and service functions to effectuate efficiency and economy within the department.
Utah Code § 9-7-507 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-7 / § 9-7-507
§ 9-7-507. Librarian and other personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The library board of directors shall recommend to the county executive for appointment a competent person to serve as librarian. (b) The county executive shall, within 30 days of the recommendation, either make the appointment or request that the library board submit another recommendation. (c) The librarian shall be an employee of the county subject to the personnel policies, procedures, and compensation plans approved by the county executive and county legislative body. (d) The librarian shall act as the executive officer for the library board. (2) (a) All library personnel are employees of the county. (b) The librarian or the librarian's designee shall hire library personnel in accordance with the county merit system, personnel policies and procedures, and compensation plans approved by the county executive and county legislative body. (3) As used in this section "librarian" means the county library director.
Utah Code § 9-21-301 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-21 / § 9-21-301
§ 9-21-301. Creation of commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the division the Utah Multicultural Commission. (2) The commission shall consist of the following 13 members, appointed by the governor: (a) one individual who advises the governor on education issues; (b) one individual who advises the governor on homelessness issues; (c) one individual who advises the governor on legislative policy; (d) one individual who advises the governor on criminal and juvenile justice issues; (e) one individual who advises the governor on issues concerning families and children; and (f) eight individuals who represent Utah's multicultural communities. (3) (a) A member of the commission: (i) shall serve for a term of two years; and (ii) may not serve more than two terms. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a)(i), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years. (c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term. (4) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum of the commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the commission. (5) 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) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and (b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (6) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the commission in accordance with the requirements of: (a) this chapter; and (b) Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (7) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.
Utah Code § 9-8a-404 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-8a / § 9-8a-404
§ 9-8a-404. Agency responsibilities -- State historic preservation officer to comment on undertaking -- Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office may require joint analysis.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Before approving any undertaking, an agency shall: (i) take into account the effect of the undertaking on any historic property; and (ii) provide the state historic preservation officer with a written evaluation of the undertaking's effect on any historic property. (b) The state historic preservation officer shall provide to the agency a written comment on the agency's determination of effect within 30 days after the day on which the state historic preservation officer receives a written evaluation described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii). (c) If the written evaluation described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii) demonstrates that there is an adverse effect to a historic property, the agency shall enter into a formal written agreement with the state historic preservation officer describing how each adverse effect will be mitigated before the agency may expend state funds or provide financial assistance for the undertaking. (d) The state historic preservation officer shall make available to the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office a list of undertakings on which an agency or federal agency has requested the state historic preservation officer's or the Antiquities Section's advice or consultation. (e) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office may request the joint analysis described in Subsections (2)(c) and (d) of any proposed undertaking on which the state historic preservation officer or Antiquities Section is providing advice or consultation. (2) (a) If the state historic preservation officer does not concur with the agency's written evaluation required by Subsection (1)(a)(ii), the state historic preservation officer shall inform the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office of any objections. (b) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall review the state historic preservation officer's objections and determine whether or not to initiate the joint analysis established in Subsections (2)(c) and (d) within 30 days after the day on which the state historic preservation officer informs the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office of the objections. (c) If the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office determines further analysis is necessary, the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office shall, jointly with the agency and the state historic preservation officer, analyze: (i) the cost of the undertaking, excluding costs attributable to the identification, potential recovery, or excavation of historic properties; (ii) the ownership of the land involved; (iii) the likelihood of the presence and the nature and type of historical properties that may be affected by the expenditure or undertaking; and (iv) clear and distinct alternatives for the identification, recovery, or excavation of historic properties, including ways to maximize the amount of information recovered and report that information at current standards of scientific rigor. (d) The Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, the agency, and the state historic preservation officer shall also consider as part of the joint analysis: (i) the estimated costs of the alternatives in Subsection (2)(c)(iv) in total and as a percentage of the total cost of the undertaking; and (ii) at least one plan for the identification, recovery, or excavation of historic properties that does not substantially increase the cost of the proposed undertaking. (3) (a) (i) If the state historic preservation officer concurs with the agency's evaluation or if the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office determines that the joint analysis is unnecessary, the state historic preservation officer shall, no later than 30 calendar days after receiving the agency's evaluation, provide formal comments on the agency's evaluation. (ii) If a joint analysis is conducted, the state historic preservation officer shall provide formal comments on the agency's evaluation no later than 30 calendar days after the conclusion of the joint analysis. (b) The state historic preservation officer shall ensure that the comments include the results of any joint analysis conducted under Subsection (2). (c) If a joint analysis is not conducted, the state historic preservation officer's comments may include advice about ways to maximize the amount of historic, scientific, archaeological, anthropological, and educational information recovered, in addition to the physical recovery of artifacts and the reporting of archaeological information at current standards of scientific rigor.
Utah Code § 9-23-302 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-23 / § 9-23-302
§ 9-23-302. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall issue each license under this chapter in accordance with a renewal cycle established by rule. (2) At the time of renewal, the licensee shall show satisfactory evidence of compliance with renewal requirements established by rule by the commission. (3) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license unless the licensee renews it in accordance with the rules established by the commission.
Utah Code § 9-9-212 — Utah Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-9 / § 9-9-212
§ 9-9-212. Jurisdiction of tribe over hunting, trapping, or fishing offenses by member.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not extend to offenses committed by an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe who is subject to the law of the tribe having jurisdiction of the Indian reservation, or in any case where the exclusive jurisdiction over the offense is, or may be, secured to the Indian tribes respectively.