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Utah Code § 17D-1-508 — Utah Code / Title 17D / Chapter 17D-1 / § 17D-1-508
§ 17D-1-508. Special service district obligations are not obligations of any other entity.
Status: in_force

A special service district bond, note, or other obligation or indebtedness, whether or not payable from taxes, may not be: (1) considered to be a bond, note, or other obligation or indebtedness of or to be enforceable against the state or a county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of the state; or (2) taken into account in calculating a debt limit applicable to the state or a county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of the state.
Utah Code § 78B-2-313 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-2 / § 78B-2-313
§ 78B-2-313. Action to recover deficiency after short sale.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Deficiency" means the balance owed to a secured lender under a secured loan after completion of a short sale of the secured property. (b) "Obligor" means the person or persons obligated to pay a secured loan. (c) "Secured lender" means the person or persons to whom the obligation under a secured loan is owed. (d) "Secured loan" means a loan or other credit for personal, family, or household purposes secured by a mortgage or trust deed on secured property. (e) "Secured property" means single-family, residential real property located in the state that is the subject of a mortgage or trust deed to secure a secured loan. (f) "Short sale" means a sale: (i) of secured property; (ii) by the owner of the secured property; (iii) that results in the secured lender being paid less than the balance owing under the secured loan; and (iv) made with the secured lender's consent and resulting in the secured lender releasing the mortgage or reconveying the trust deed on the secured property. (2) An action to recover a deficiency is barred unless it is commenced no more than three months after the date of recording of a release of mortgage or reconveyance of trust deed with respect to secured property and resulting from a short sale of that property. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the obligor or owner engaged in fraud in connection with the short sale. (4) Subsection (2) does not apply to an agreement that: (a) is executed: (i) between one or more obligors under a secured loan and the secured lender; and (ii) in connection with a short sale; and (b) obligates an obligor to pay some or all of a deficiency.
Utah Code § 31A-16a-101 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-16a / § 31A-16a-101
§ 31A-16a-101. Title -- Scope.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter is known as the "Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act." (2) This chapter applies to an insurer domiciled in this state unless exempt pursuant to Section 31A-16a-106.
Utah Code § 78B-3a-201 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-3a / § 78B-3a-201
§ 78B-3a-201. All actions -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or another provision of the Utah Code, a plaintiff shall bring an action in the county in which: (a) the cause of action arises; or (b) any defendant resides at the commencement of the action. (2) If none of the defendants reside in this state, the plaintiff may bring the action in any county designated by the plaintiff in the complaint. (3) If the defendant is about to depart from the state, the plaintiff may bring the action in any county where any of the parties resides or service is had.
Utah Code § 63C-4a-308 — Utah Code / Title 63C / Chapter 63C-4a / § 63C-4a-308
§ 63C-4a-308. Commission duties with regards to federal lands.
Status: in_force

The commission shall: (1) review and make recommendations on the transfer of federally controlled public lands to the state; (2) review and make recommendations regarding the state's sovereign right to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens as it relates to public lands, including recommendations concerning the use of funds in the account created in Section 63C-4a-404; (3) study and evaluate the recommendations of the public lands transfer study and economic analysis conducted by the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office in accordance with Section 63L-11-304; (4) coordinate with and report on the efforts of the executive branch, the counties and political subdivisions of the state, the state congressional delegation, western governors, other states, and other stakeholders concerning the transfer of federally controlled public lands to the state including convening working groups, such as a working group composed of members of the Utah Association of Counties; (5) study and make recommendations regarding the appropriate designation of public lands transferred to the state, including stewardship of the land and appropriate uses of the land; (6) study and make recommendations regarding the use of funds received by the state from the public lands transferred to the state; and (7) receive reports from and make recommendations to the attorney general, the Legislature, and other stakeholders involved in litigation on behalf of the state's interest in the transfer of public lands to the state, regarding: (a) preparation for potential litigation; (b) selection of outside legal counsel; (c) ongoing legal strategy for the transfer of public lands; and (d) use of money appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of securing the transfer of public lands to the state under Section 63C-4a-404.
Utah Code § 26B-7-104 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-7 / § 26B-7-104
§ 26B-7-104. Child literacy -- Distribution of information kits.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature recognizes that effective child literacy programs can have a dramatic long-term impact on each child's ability to: (a) succeed in school; (b) successfully compete in a global society; and (c) become a productive, responsible citizen. (2) (a) To help further this end, the department may make available to parents of new-born infants, as a resource, an information kit regarding child development, the development of emerging literacy skills, and activities which promote and enhance emerging literacy skills, including reading aloud to the child on a regular basis. (b) The department shall seek private funding to help support this program. (3) (a) The department may seek assistance from the State Board of Education and local hospitals in making the information kit available to parents on a voluntary basis. (b) The department may also seek assistance from private entities in making the kits available to parents.
Utah Code § 32B-4-202 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-4 / § 32B-4-202
§ 32B-4-202. Duties to enforce this title.
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the following to diligently enforce this title in their respective capacities: (1) the governor; (2) a commissioner; (3) the director; (4) an official, inspector, or department employee; (5) a prosecuting official of the state or its political subdivisions; (6) a county, city, or town; (7) a peace officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, marshal, or law enforcement official; (8) a state health official; and (9) a clerk of the court.
Utah Code § 26B-8-317 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-8 / § 26B-8-317
§ 26B-8-317. Immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) A person that acts in accordance with this part or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, is not liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding. (2) Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the donor's estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift. (3) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked under this part, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in Subsection 26B-8-308(1)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) relating to the individual's relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.
Utah Code § 70C-8-102 — Utah Code / Title 70C / Chapter 70C-8 / § 70C-8-102
§ 70C-8-102. Powers of department -- Conformity with federal law -- Reliance on rules.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other powers granted by this title, the department, within the limitations provided by law, may: (a) receive and act on complaints, take action designed to obtain voluntary compliance with this title, or commence administrative or judicial proceedings on its own initiative; (b) counsel persons and groups on their rights and duties under this title; (c) establish programs for the education of consumers with respect to credit practices and problems; (d) make studies appropriate to effectuate the purposes and policies of this title and make the results available to the public; (e) adopt, amend, and repeal rules to supplement, interpret, or carry out the provisions of this title; (f) maintain offices within this state; and (g) employ any necessary hearing examiners, clerks, and other employees and agents. (2) The department may adopt rules that supersede any provisions of this title that are or come into conflict with the Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act or its implementing Regulation Z if the department: (a) finds such a conflict to exist; and (b) declares that the purpose of superseding this title is to resolve that conflict. (3) Except for refund of an excess charge, no liability is imposed under this title for an act done or omitted in conformity with the rule of the department, notwithstanding that after the act or omission the rule may be amended or repealed or be determined by judicial or other competent authority to be invalid for any reason. (4) A rule or any part of a rule adopted by the department under this title may not be determined by any judicial or other authority to be invalid in whole or in part unless such judicial or other authority expressly finds that the rule or part of the rule is arbitrary, capricious, and constitutes an abuse of discretion, or exceeds the authority granted to the department by this title, or is otherwise unlawful. (5) The department shall coordinate with representatives of education, government, and the financial services industry and assist in the preparation of an initiative to develop, implement, and monitor a financial services education curriculum that is: (a) to be made available to the public; and (b) appropriate for use in the public schools.
Utah Code § 63G-2-305.5 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-2 / § 63G-2-305.5
§ 63G-2-305.5. Viewing or obtaining lists of signatures.
Status: in_force

(1) The records custodian of a signature described in Subsection 63G-2-305(74) shall, upon request, except for a name or signature classified as private under Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration: (a) provide a list of the names of the individuals who signed the petition or request; and (b) permit an individual to view, but not take a copy or other image of, the signatures on a political petition described in Subsection 63G-2-305(74). (2) The records custodian of a signature described in Subsection 63G-2-305(75) shall, upon request, except for a name or signature classified as private under Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration: (a) provide a list of the names of registered voters, excluding the names that are classified as private under Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration; and (b) except for a signature classified as private under Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration, permit an individual to view, but not take a copy or other image of, the signature on a voter registration record. (3) Except for a signature classified as private under Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration, the records custodian of a signature described in Subsection 63G-2-305(76) shall, upon request, permit an individual to view, but not take a copy or other image of, a signature.
Utah Code § 31A-8a-207 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-8a / § 31A-8a-207
§ 31A-8a-207. Notice of change.
Status: in_force

(1) A health discount program operator shall provide the commissioner notice of: (a) any change in the health discount program's organizational name, change of business or mailing address, or change in ownership or principals; and (b) any change in the information submitted in accordance with Section 31A-8a-203. (2) (a) The notice required by Subsection (1) shall be submitted 30 days prior to any change. (b) Approval by the commissioner is required for any changes in forms that required approval under Section 31A-8a-203. (3) A health insurer or health maintenance organization licensed under this title shall annually file with the Accident and Health Data Survey, a list of all value-added benefits offered at no cost to its enrollees.
Utah Code § 32B-9-405 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-9 / § 32B-9-405
§ 32B-9-405. Specific permitting requirements for temporary beer event permit issued by commission.
Status: in_force

(1) To obtain a temporary beer event permit, in addition to complying with Part 2, Event Permitting General Provisions, a person shall state in the person's written application the purpose of the event for which the person seeks a temporary beer event permit. (2) The application fee for a beer permit is $100. (3) The bond amount required for a beer permit is the penal sum of $500.
Utah Code § 75E-3-103 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-3 / § 75E-3-103
§ 75E-3-103. Composition -- Appointments -- Ex officio members -- Terms.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The commission is composed of 17 voting members as follows: (a) the state court administrator or the state court administrator's designee; (b) the executive director of the Department of Corrections or the executive director's designee; (c) the executive director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the executive director's designee; (d) the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee; (e) the attorney general or an attorney designated by the attorney general; (f) the president of the chiefs of police association or a chief of police designated by the association's president; (g) the president of the sheriffs' association or a sheriff designated by the association's president; (h) the chair of the Board of Pardons and Parole or a member of the Board of Pardons and Parole designated by the chair; (i) the chair of the sentencing commission or a member of the sentencing commission designated by the chair; (j) the chair of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee or a member of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee designated by the chair; (k) the chair of the Victim Services Commission or a member of the Victim Services Commission designated by the chair; (l) an indigent defense attorney, appointed by the Indigent Defense Commission; (m) a criminal prosecuting attorney, appointed by the Statewide Association of Prosecutors and Public Attorneys; (n) a criminal defense attorney, appointed by the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; (o) the executive director of the commission; (p) an education professional, appointed by the State Board of Education; and (q) the director of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services or the director's designee. (2) In addition to the members designated in Subsection (1), the following may serve as nonvoting members: (a) a district court judge appointed by the Judicial Council; and (b) a juvenile court judge appointed by the Judicial Council. (3) In appointing the members under Subsections (1) and (2), the appointing authority shall take into account the geographical makeup of the commission.
Utah Code § 78A-2-304 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-304
§ 78A-2-304. Effect of filing affidavit -- Nonprisoner.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Upon the filing of an affidavit of indigency under Section 78A-2-302 by a nonprisoner, the court shall review the affidavit and make an independent determination based on the information provided whether court costs and fees should be waived entirely or in part. (b) Notwithstanding the party's statement of inability to pay court costs, the court shall require a partial or full filing fee where the financial information provided demonstrates an ability to pay a fee. (2) (a) In instances where fees or costs are completely waived, the court shall immediately file any complaint or papers on appeal and do what is necessary or proper as promptly as if the litigant had fully paid all the regular fees. (b) The constable or sheriff shall immediately serve any summonses, writs, process and subpoenas, and papers necessary or proper in the prosecution or defense of the cause, for the indigent individual as if all the necessary fees and costs had been fully paid. (3) (a) In cases where an affidavit of indigency under Section 78A-2-302 is filed, the court shall question the individual who filed the affidavit at the time of hearing the cause as to the individual's ability to pay. (b) If the court opines that the individual is reasonably able to pay the costs, the court shall direct the judgment or decree not be entered in favor of that individual until the costs are paid. (c) The order may be cancelled later upon petition if the facts warrant cancellation.
Utah Code § 53F-4-511 — Utah Code / Title 53F / Chapter 53F-4 / § 53F-4-511
§ 53F-4-511. Report on performance of authorized online course providers.
Status: in_force

(1) The state board, in collaboration with authorized online course providers, shall develop a report on the performance of authorized online course providers, which may be used to evaluate the Statewide Online Education Program and assess the quality of an authorized online course provider. (2) A report on the performance of an authorized online course provider shall include: (a) scores aggregated by test on statewide assessments administered under Title 53E, Chapter 4, Part 3, Assessments, taken by students at the end of an online course offered through the Statewide Online Education Program; (b) the percentage of the authorized online course provider's students who complete online courses within the applicable time period specified in Subsection 53F-4-505(4)(c); (c) the percentage of the authorized online course provider's students who complete online courses after the applicable time period specified in Subsection 53F-4-505(4)(c) and before the student graduates from high school; (d) the pupil-teacher ratio for the combined online courses of the authorized online course provider; (e) student grade distributions for each course the authorized online course provider offers; (f) student completion rates for each course the authorized online course provider offers; (g) results of student and parent satisfaction surveys; (h) if applicable, a summary of the authorized online course provider's plan to improve course quality and student outcomes; and (i) results of any sample audits the state board has conducted related to courses the authorized online course provider offers. (3) The state board shall post a report on the performance of an authorized online course provider on the Statewide Online Education Program's website described in Section 53F-4-512. (4) The state board shall develop a standardized performance evaluation report card to assess an authorized online course provider, which shall be published annually on the Statewide Online Education Program's website described in Section 53F-4-512.
Utah Code § 63L-8-309 — Utah Code / Title 63L / Chapter 63L-8 / § 63L-8-309
§ 63L-8-309. Timber Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Timber Fund." (2) The fund described in Subsection (1) shall consist of: (a) money received from the disposal of timber prepared for sale from public lands; (b) money voluntarily donated or contributed to the fund; and (c) interest earned on the fund. (3) The DLM may expend money in the fund for the purposes of: (a) planning and preparing timber for disposal; (b) the administration of timber sales; (c) site preparation and reforestation; (d) wildfire suppression and rehabilitation on forested public land; and (e) overhead and direct costs associated with timber management.
Utah Code § 35A-8-509.5 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-8 / § 35A-8-509.5
§ 35A-8-509.5. Rural Housing Fund.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) There is created an enterprise fund known as the "Rural Housing Fund." (2) The Rural Housing Fund consists of money from the following: (a) money appropriated to the account by the Legislature; (b) private contributions; (c) donations or grants from public or private entities; and (d) money returned to the department under Subsection 35A-8-512(3)(b). (3) The Rural Housing Fund shall earn interest, which shall be deposited into the Rural Housing Fund. (4) Subject to appropriation, the executive director may expend funds in the Rural Housing Fund to provide loans for projects that: (a) are located within: (i) a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class; or (ii) a municipality in a county of the second class with a population of 10,000 or less; (b) include moderate income housing units; and (c) have been approved by the board in accordance with Section 35A-8-510. (5) (a) A housing sponsor may apply to the department to receive a loan under this section. (b) An application under Subsection (5)(a) shall specify: (i) the location of the project; (ii) the number, size, and income requirements of moderate income housing units that will be included in the project; and (iii) a written commitment to enter into a deed restriction that reserves for a period of 50 years the moderate income housing units described in Subsection (5)(b)(ii). (c) A commitment under Subsection (5)(b)(iii) shall be considered satisfied if a housing unit is occupied by a household that met the income requirement for moderate income housing when the household originally entered into the lease agreement for the housing unit. (d) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules establishing procedures and requirements for housing sponsors to apply for and receive loans under this section. (6) The executive director may expend up to 3% of the revenues of the Rural Housing Fund, including any appropriation to the Rural Housing Fund, to offset department or board administrative expenses.
Utah Code § 53C-2-403 — Utah Code / Title 53C / Chapter 53C-2 / § 53C-2-403
§ 53C-2-403. Mineral leases -- Director to establish forms, term, rental, and royalty.
Status: in_force

The director shall establish the: (1) form of a mineral lease application; (2) form of the lease; (3) term of the lease; (4) annual rental; (5) amount of royalty in addition to or in lieu of rental; and (6) basis upon which the royalty shall be computed.