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Utah Code § 78B-25-101 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-25 / § 78B-25-101
§ 78B-25-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act."
Utah Code § 78A-2-208 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-208
§ 78A-2-208. Sittings of courts -- To be public -- Notice to public of recording -- Right to exclude in certain cases.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) The sittings of every court of this state are public, except as provided in Subsections (3) and (4). (2) The Judicial Council shall require that notice be given to the public that the proceedings are being recorded when an electronic or digital recording system is being used during court proceedings. (3) The court may, in the court's discretion, during the examination of a witness exclude any and all other witnesses in the proceedings. (4) In an action of divorce, criminal conversation, seduction, abortion, rape, or assault with intent to commit rape, the court may, in the court's discretion, exclude all persons who do not have a direct interest in the proceedings, except jurors, witnesses and officers of the court.
Utah Code § 78A-1-203 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-1 / § 78A-1-203
§ 78A-1-203. Audio recording of a public court proceeding -- Reporting requirement.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) (a) An audio recording shall be made of each public court proceeding. (b) An audio recording described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include all open portions of the public court proceeding from the commencement of the public court proceeding through the adjournment of the public court proceeding. (2) (a) An individual may request an audio recording of a public court proceeding. (b) Upon a request for an audio recording of a public court proceeding, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide the audio recording to the individual. (c) To the extent possible, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall expedite a request for an audio recording if the individual is a party to the public court proceeding. (d) An individual may only be charged a fee for an audio recording as described in Section 78A-2-301.7. (3) This section does not apply to a public court proceeding in the justice court. (4) Before November 30, 2026, the Judicial Council shall report, in writing, recommendations to the Judiciary Interim Committee on: (a) whether audio recordings of public court proceedings should be freely available to the public; and (b) how audio recordings of public court proceedings can be made freely available to the public.
Utah Code § 63B-7-407 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-7 / § 63B-7-407
§ 63B-7-407. Tax levy -- Abatement of tax.
Status: in_force

(1) Each year after issuance of the bonds and until all outstanding bonds are retired, there is levied a direct annual tax on all real and personal property within the state subject to state taxation, sufficient to pay: (a) applicable bond redemption premiums, if any; (b) interest on the bonds as it becomes due; and (c) principal of the bonds as it becomes due. (2) (a) The State Tax Commission shall fix the rate of the direct annual tax levy each year. (b) The tax shall be collected and the proceeds applied as provided in this chapter. (3) The direct annual tax imposed under this section is abated to the extent money is available from sources, other than ad valorem taxes in the sinking fund, for the payment of bond interest, principal, and redemption premiums.
Utah Code § 75A-2-402 — Utah Code / Title 75A / Chapter 75A-2 / § 75A-2-402
§ 75A-2-402. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).
Utah Code § 32B-8-501 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-8 / § 32B-8-501
§ 32B-8-501. Enforcement of qualifications for resort license or sublicense.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission or department may not take an action described in Subsection (2) with regard to a resort license unless the person who is found not to meet the qualifications of Subsection 32B-1-304(1) is one of the following who is engaged in the management of the resort: (a) a partner; (b) a managing agent; (c) a manager; (d) an officer; (e) a director; (f) a stockholder who holds at least 20% of the total issued and outstanding stock of the corporation; (g) a member who owns at least 20% of the limited liability company; or (h) a person employed to act in a supervisory or managerial capacity for the resort licensee. (2) Subsection (1) applies to: (a) the commission immediately suspending or revoking a resort license, if after the day on which the resort license is issued, a person described in Subsection 32B-1-304(7)(a)(i): (i) is found to have been convicted of an offense described in Subsection 32B-1-304(1)(a) before the commission issues the resort license; or (ii) on or after the day on which the commission issues the resort license: (A) is convicted of an offense described in Subsection 32B-1-304(1)(a)(i) or (ii); or (B) (I) is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and a drug; and (II) was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and a drug within five years before the day on which the person is convicted of the offense described in Subsection (2)(b)(ii)(A); (b) the director taking an emergency action by immediately suspending the operation of a resort license in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, for the period during which the criminal matter is being adjudicated if a person described in Subsection 32B-1-304(7)(a): (i) is arrested on a charge for an offense described in Subsection 32B-1-304(1)(a)(i) or (ii); or (ii) (A) is arrested on a charge for the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and a drug; and (B) was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and a drug within five years before the day on which the person is arrested on a charge described in Subsection (2)(b)(ii)(A); and (c) the commission suspending or revoking a resort license because a person to whom the commission issues a resort license under this chapter no longer possesses the qualifications required by this title for obtaining the resort license. (3) This section does not prevent the commission from suspending or revoking a sublicense that is part of a resort license if a person employed to act in a supervisory or managerial capacity for a sublicense no longer meets the qualification requirements in the provisions applicable to the sublicense.
Utah Code § 20A-3a-209 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-3a / § 20A-3a-209
§ 20A-3a-209. Instructions to voters.
Status: in_force

(1) If any voter, after entering a voting booth, asks for further instructions concerning the manner of voting, two poll workers, each from a different political party, shall instruct the voter. (2) After instructing the voter, and before the voter casts a vote, the poll worker shall leave the voting booth so that the voter may vote in secret. (3) A poll worker instructing a voter about the voting process may not request, suggest, or seek to persuade or induce the voter to vote for or against any particular ticket, any particular candidate, or for or against any ballot proposition.
Utah Code § 31A-5-417 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-5 / § 31A-5-417
§ 31A-5-417. Exclusive management and exclusive agency contracts.
Status: in_force

(1) No domestic insurer may enter into a contract that grants or surrenders the control and management of the insurer, unless the commissioner gives express approval of the contract. Such contracts, once approved, may not be amended without the commissioner's approval. Any contracts between a domestic reciprocal insurer, which insurers are governed under this chapter as any other mutual, and the insurer's attorney-in-fact are subject to this subsection. (2) Unless the contract is filed and approved by the commissioner, no domestic insurer may enter into a contract granting, or allowing a person to have the exclusive or dominant right to produce the entire insurance business for the insurer. This type of contract is considered approved, unless disapproved by the commissioner within 30 days after filing. If disapproved, the commissioner shall notify the insurer in writing of the grounds of the disapproval. (3) The commissioner may not approve any contract under Subsection (1) or (2) that: (a) subjects the insurer to excessive charges for expenses or commissions; (b) vests any control in a person over the general affairs of the insurer to the exclusion of its board of directors or officers; (c) extends for an unreasonable length of time; or (d) contains other inequitable provisions or provisions that may jeopardize the security of policyholders.
Utah Code § 53E-6-501 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-6 / § 53E-6-501
§ 53E-6-501. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission established.
Status: in_force

The Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission, UPPAC, is established to assist and advise the state board in matters relating to the professional practices of educators.
Utah Code § 26B-5-409 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-5 / § 26B-5-409
§ 26B-5-409. Habeas corpus.
Status: in_force

Any child committed in accordance with Section 26B-5-403 is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus upon proper petition by himself or next of friend to the court in the district in which he is detained.
Utah Code § 53H-4-306.5 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-4 / § 53H-4-306.5
§ 53H-4-306.5. Electrification of Transportation Infrastructure Research Center -- Duties of the project director.
Status: in_force

(1) The project director and the steering committee shall consult the following parties in developing and carrying out the initiative: (a) representatives of each sector described in the industry advisory board membership in Subsection 53H-4-306.4(1), regardless of whether that sector is actually represented on the industry advisory board; (b) institutions of higher education, including institutions of technical education, both inside and outside this state; (c) the chairs of the following committees of the Legislature: (i) the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee; (ii) the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee; and (iii) the Transportation Interim Committee; and (d) any other persons or entities the steering committee determines are relevant or necessary to fulfilling the stated mission. (2) The project director, in consultation with the steering committee and the industry advisory board, shall lead an outreach and promotional effort to: (a) build awareness among stakeholders, industry partners, federal agencies, and the state's congressional delegation of the state's efforts to be a national leader in electrifying the state's transportation system; and (b) attract industry partners and industry and federal investment to the state to design, develop, and deliver systems to promote and implement the initiative. (3) The project director shall: (a) oversee the operations of the initiative; and (b) propose to the steering committee the program budget for the expenditure of funds appropriated by the Legislature to carry out the duties under Sections 53H-4-306.1 through 53H-4-306.6. (4) (a) The project director may, in accordance with Sections 53H-4-306.1 through 53H-4-306.6, and subject to this Subsection (4), expend funds appropriated by the Legislature. (b) (i) Before October 1, 2023, the project director may not expend more than 25% of the annual project budget. (ii) At the first meeting of the steering committee, the project director shall: (A) provide a detailed account to the steering committee for all expenditures made before October 1, 2023; and (B) present a budget proposal for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. (iii) Before October 1, 2023, the project director may expend funds for the following purposes: (A) establish necessary and time-sensitive groundwork for development of the vision and strategic objective of the initiative; (B) acquisition of materials needed for the initiative; and (C) costs to hire and pay salaries of staff. (c) Except as described in Subsection (4)(b), the project director: (i) shall propose an annual budget for the initiative; and (ii) may not expend funds appropriated to the research center outside of the approved budget without approval of the steering committee.
Utah Code § 75A-4-310 — Utah Code / Title 75A / Chapter 75A-4 / § 75A-4-310
§ 75A-4-310. Disposition of unappointed property under released or unexercised general power.
Status: in_force

To the extent a powerholder releases or fails to exercise a general power of appointment other than a power to withdraw property from, revoke, or amend a trust: (1) the gift-in-default clause controls the disposition of the unappointed property; or (2) if there is no gift-in-default clause or to the extent the clause is ineffective: (a) except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2)(b), the unappointed property passes to: (i) the powerholder if the powerholder is a permissible appointee and is living; or (ii) if the powerholder is an impermissible appointee or is deceased, the powerholder's estate if the estate is a permissible appointee; or (b) to the extent the powerholder released the power, or if there is no taker under Subsection (2)(a), the unappointed property passes under a reversionary interest to the donor or the donor's transferee or successor in interest.
Utah Code § 63B-27-301 — Utah Code / Title 63B / Chapter 63B-27 / § 63B-27-301
§ 63B-27-301. Lease-purchase authorizations.
Status: in_force

The Legislature intends that: (1) the Dixie Applied Technology College, subject to the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 5b, Administration of State Facilities, enter into or arrange for a lease-purchase agreement in which participation interests may be created, to provide up to $9,505,300, together with additional amounts necessary to pay costs of issuance, pay capitalized interest, and fund any existing debt service reserve requirements, for the planning, design, and construction of the Industrial Building for the Dixie Applied Technology College permanent main campus building with up to 64,000 square feet; and (2) the college may request state funds for operation and maintenance costs, but not for capital improvements for the leased building during the term of the lease-purchase agreement.
Utah Code § 70A-9a-326.1 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-9a / § 70A-9a-326.1
§ 70A-9a-326.1. Priority of security interest in controllable account, controllable electronic record, and controllable payment intangible.
Status: in_force

A security interest in a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible held by a secured party having control of the account, electronic record, or payment intangible has priority over a conflicting security interest held by a secured party that does not have control.
Utah Code § 63G-4-106 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-4 / § 63G-4-106
§ 63G-4-106. Access to information on state-controlled websites.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and Sections 63G-4-107 and 63G-4-108: (a) "Administrative disciplinary action" means, subject to the limitations described in Section 63G-4-102, state agency action against the interest of an individual that affects a legal right, duty, privilege, immunity, or other legal interest of an individual, including agency action to deny, revoke, suspend, modify, annul, withdraw, or amend an authority, right, or license. (b) "Record of administrative disciplinary action" means a notice, request, complaint, report, order, or other information related to an administrative disciplinary action. (c) "State-controlled website" means a website: (i) operated by: (A) an agency; or (B) a third party pursuant to a contract with an agency under which the agency controls the data available to the public; and (ii) that includes personally identifiable information. (2) Unless otherwise required by federal law, if an agency maintains, on a state-controlled website available to the public, a record of administrative disciplinary action, the agency shall remove the record of administrative disciplinary action from public access on the state-controlled website by no later than 10 years from the date: (a) a final order related to the administrative disciplinary action was issued; or (b) the administrative disciplinary action was commenced, if no final order was issued related to the administrative disciplinary action. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2): (a) a record of administrative disciplinary action issued in accordance with this chapter shall maintain its record classification pursuant to Subsection 63G-2-301(2)(c) or (3)(t); and (b) a person may make a request for the record of administrative disciplinary action in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
Utah Code § 17C-1-508 — Utah Code / Title 17C / Chapter 17C-1 / § 17C-1-508
§ 17C-1-508. Bonds exempt from taxes -- Agency may purchase an agency's own bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) A bond issued by an agency under this part is issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and is, together with interest on the bond and income from it, exempt from all state taxes except the corporate franchise tax. (2) An agency may purchase the agency's own bonds at a price that the board determines. (3) Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the right of an obligee to pursue a remedy for the enforcement of a pledge or lien given under this part by an agency on the agency's rents, fees, grants, properties, or revenues.
Utah Code § 53H-7-902 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-7 / § 53H-7-902
§ 53H-7-902. Free expression policies.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "free expression policy" means an institution's policy, regulation, or other expectation related to student expression. (2) An institution shall: (a) publish the institution's free expression policies: (i) in the institution's student handbook; and (ii) on the institution's website; (b) include information about the institution's free expression policies in an orientation program for students enrolled in the institution; and (c) develop a program, procedures, and materials to ensure that an individual who has responsibility for the discipline or education of a student at the institution understands the institution's free expression policies. (3) An individual described in Subsection (2)(c) includes an institution: (a) administrator; (b) campus police officer; (c) residence life official; and (d) faculty member. (4) An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and ensure the policy is: (a) viewpoint-neutral in text and application; and (b) respects a student organization's rights, as described in this chapter.
Utah Code § 65A-17-304 — Utah Code / Title 65A / Chapter 65A-17 / § 65A-17-304
§ 65A-17-304. Concurrent operations -- Breach, disagreement, or conflict -- Disputes.
Status: in_force

(1) Two or more operators may conduct concurrent operations on the Great Salt Lake under a cooperative agreement upon stipulation and agreement that the operations can be: (a) conducted simultaneously without unreasonably interfering with the value of the resources being produced; (b) conducted simultaneously without unreasonably interfering with natural resources of the Great Salt Lake; and (c) conducted without unreasonably interfering with, or unnecessarily raising the cost of operations of another operator, unless the other affected operator is compensated for increased costs or diminished returns. (2) The division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing for the procedures the division and operators shall follow to: (a) enable the division to enforce applicable statutes and rules on operators, including the issuance of notices of violation or cessation orders; (b) assist in the timely resolution of disputes that may arise during the formation of a cooperative agreement; (c) cure a breach of a mitigation plan; or (d) resolve a continued disagreement or conflict regarding continued negative impacts to biota or chemistry due to continuing concurrent operations. (3) If any dispute between operators under Subsection (2) has not been resolved through an informal administrative dispute resolution process created by the division, the division shall resolve the dispute by a final record of decision to be issued no more than 30 days after notice to the division by an aggrieved operator that informal dispute resolution has been unsuccessful.
Utah Code § 53H-16-203 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-16 / § 53H-16-203
§ 53H-16-203. Office facilities, clerical, and administrative support for the Nucleus Institute.
Status: in_force

(1) The Utah Board of Higher Education shall provide to the institute, by agreement, administrative support, office facilities, and space. (2) The Utah Board of Higher Education may levy reasonable charges or fees against the institute pursuant to the agreement for the services provided by the Utah Board of Higher Education.
Utah Code § 17B-1-905 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-1 / § 17B-1-905
§ 17B-1-905. Right of entry on premises of water user.
Status: in_force

A person authorized by a special district that provides a service from a water system or sewer system may enter upon a premise furnished with or provided that water service or sewer service to: (1) examine an apparatus related to or used by the water system or sewer system; (2) examine the amount of water used or wastewater discharged by the water system or sewer system and the manner of use or discharge; or (3) make a necessary shutoff for vacancy, delinquency, or a violation of a special district rule or regulation relating to the water service or sewer service.
Utah Code § 78B-6-508 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-6 / § 78B-6-508
§ 78B-6-508. Who may appear and defend.
Status: in_force

All persons in occupation of, or having or claiming an interest in, any of the property described in the complaint, or in the damages for the taking, though not named, including shareholders in a mutual stock water company in a proceeding involving the taking of the company or property belonging to the company, may appear, plead and defend, each in respect to his own property or interest, or that claimed by him, in the same manner as if named in the complaint.
Utah Code § 32B-4-418 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-4 / § 32B-4-418
§ 32B-4-418. Unlawful storage.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person to store: (1) liquor on premises for which the person is authorized to sell beer for on-premise consumption, but for which the person is not licensed under this title to sell liquor; or (2) an alcoholic beverage for sale on premises for which the person is not licensed or otherwise authorized under this title to sell the alcoholic beverage.
Utah Code § 63A-1-101 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-1 / § 63A-1-101
§ 63A-1-101. Title.
Status: in_force

(1) This title is known as the "Utah Government Operations Code." (2) This chapter is known as "Department of Government Operations."