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Utah Code Title 15, Chapter 10
Summary by Curtis G. Kimble:
This law requires two main things for a "service contract" to be able to automatically renew after an initial period ("service contract" means a contract for service, maintenance, or repair: (i) in connection with real property; or (ii) that provides a benefit to the real property):
1. No sooner than 90 days and not later than 30 days before the deadline to terminate a service contract the person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract must provide the consumer written notice, personally, by certified mail, or prominently displayed on the first page of a monthly statement, that informs the consumer of the automatic renewal provision in the contract. "Consumer" includes an HOA.
2. A contract executed on or after July 1, 2011, that exceeds 12 months for a renewal period, must prominently display on the first page of the contract a notice that there is an automatic renewal provision.
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15-10-101. Title.
This chapter is known as the "Service Contracts Act."
Enacted by Chapter 46, 2003 General Session
15-10-102. Definitions.
(1) "Automatic renewal provision" means a provision under which a service contract is renewed for one or more specified periods if:
(a) the renewal causes the service contract to be in effect more than six months after the day of the initiation of the service contract; and
(b) the renewal is effective unless the consumer gives notice to the seller of the consumer's intention to terminate the service contract.
(2) "Business consumer" means a person engaged in business if the person enters into a service contract as part of the person's business activities.
(3) (a) "Consumer" means a person receiving service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
(b) "Consumer" includes a representative of an association subject to:
(i) Title 57, Chapter 8, Condominium Ownership Act; or
(ii) Title 57, Chapter 8a, Community Association Act.
(4) "Seller" means a person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
(5) (a) "Service contract" means a contract for service, maintenance, or repair:
(i) in connection with real property; or
(ii) that provides a benefit to the real property.
(b) "Service contract" does not include a contract affecting any right, title, estate, or interest in real property, including:
(i) a fee title interest;
(ii) a leasehold interest;
(iii) an option contract relating to real property;
(iv) a real estate purchase contract;
(v) an easement; or
(vi) any other real property interest governed by Title 57, Real Estate.
Amended by Chapter 262, 2011 General Session
15-10-201. Notice requirement.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a service contract may not contain an automatic renewal provision unless the seller provides the consumer written notice complying with Subsection (2) that informs the consumer of the automatic renewal provision.
(2) (a) For a service contract executed on or after July 1, 2011, that exceeds 12 months for a renewal period, a seller shall provide written notice of an automatic renewal provision prominently displayed on the first page of the service contract.
(b) In addition to complying with Subsection (2)(a), a seller shall provide written notice required under Subsection (1) to the consumer:
(ii) by certified mail; or
(iii) prominently displayed on the first page of a monthly statement.
(c) (i) A seller shall provide written notice under Subsection (2)(b):
(A) no later than 30 calendar days before the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the service contract; and
(B) no sooner than 90 calendar days before the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the service contract.
(ii) A seller may not provide written notice required under Subsection (1) except:
(A) as provided in Subsection (2)(a); or
(B) during the time period described in Subsection (2)(c)(i).
(d) Written notice required under Subsection (1) shall be:
(ii) printed in an easy-to-read type size and style.
15-10-202. Remedy for violation.
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), if a seller does not comply with Section 15-10-201 with respect to a service contract containing an automatic renewal provision:
(a) the automatic renewal provision is void and unconscionable as a matter of public policy; and
(b) the service contract shall automatically renew on a month-to-month basis.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to an automatic renewal provision in a service contract with a business consumer for which a seller does not comply with Section 15-10-201 only if the service contract is executed on or after July 1, 2011.
15-10-301. Exemptions.
This chapter does not apply to a contract made pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act.
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History of the Service Contracts Act
(Certain provisions below may be applicable to a particular contract, depending on when the contract was entered into)
2003 Utah Laws Ch. 46 (S.B. 86)
UTAH 2003 SESSION LAWS
55th LEGISLATURE, 2003 GENERAL SESSION
Ch. 46 (S.B. 86)
PROHIBITION OF AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS
This act modifies the title dealing with Contracts and Obligations in General by enacting provisions that prohibit the automatic renewal of service contracts unless the seller notifies the consumer of the automatic renewal. The act provides exemptions.
15–10–101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
15–10–102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
15–10–201, Utah Code Annotated 1953
15–10–202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
15–10–301, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Section 1. Section 15–10–101 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 10. SERVICE CONTRACTS ACT
§15–10–101. Title.
This chapter is known as the “Service Contracts Act.”
Section 2. Section 15–10–102 is enacted to read:
§ 15–10–102. Definitions.
(1) “Automatic renewal provision” means a provision under which a service contract is renewed for a specified period if:
(2) “Consumer” means a person receiving service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
(3) “Seller” means a person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
(4)(a) “Service contract” means any contract for service, maintenance, or repair:
(i) in connection with any real property; or
(ii) that provides a benefit to any real property.
(b) “Service contract” does not include a contract affecting any right, title, estate, or interest in real property, including:
Section 3. Section 15–10–201 is enacted to read:
Part 2. Restrictions on Automatic Renewal Provisions
15–10–201. Notice requirement.
(1) A service contract may not contain an automatic renewal provision unless the seller provides the consumer written notice complying with Subsection (2) that informs the consumer of the automatic renewal provision.
(2) The seller shall provide the written notice required under Subsection (1) to the consumer personally, by certified mail, or prominently displayed on the first page of a monthly statement:
(a) at least 30 calendar days prior to the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the contract;
(b) not more than 90 calendar days prior to the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the contract; and
(c) written in clear and understandable language printed in an easy-to-read type size and style.
Section 4. Section 15–10–202 is enacted to read:
§ 15–10–202. Remedy for violation.
If a seller does not comply with Section 15–10–201 with respect to a service contract containing an automatic renewal provision:
(1) the automatic renewal provision is void and unconscionable as a matter of public policy; and
(2) the service contract shall automatically renew on a month-to-month basis.
Section 5. Section 15–10–301 is enacted to read:
§ Part 3. Exemptions
15–10–301. Exemptions.
Effective May 5, 2003.
Approved March 15, 2003.
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2006 Utah Laws Ch. 167 (S.B. 191):
SERVICE CONTRACTS ACT AMENDMENTS
S.B. 191 Enrolled
(Additions are indicated by bold text; deletions by strikethrough text.)
This bill amends the Service Contracts Act. This bill amends the definition of “consumer” under the act; clarifies the time period during which notice may be provided by a seller; and makes technical changes.
15–10–102, as enacted by Chapter 46, Laws of Utah 2003
15–10–201, as enacted by Chapter 46, Laws of Utah 2003
Section 1. Section 15–10–102 is amended to read:
§ 15–10–102. Definitions
(2) (a) “Consumer” Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), “consumer” means a person receiving service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
(b) “Consumer” includes a representative of an association subject to:
(c) “Consumer” does not include a person engaged in business for profit if the person enters into the service contract as part of the person's business activities.
Section 2. Section 15–10–201 is amended to read:
§ 15–10–201. Notice requirement
(2)(a) The seller shall provide the written notice required under Subsection (1) to the consumer:
(i) personally, ;
(ii) by certified mail, ; or
(iii) prominently displayed on the first page of a monthly statement:.
(b)(i) The seller shall provide the written notice required under Subsection (1):
(a)at least (A) no later than 30 calendar days prior to before the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the contract; and
(b)not more (B) no sooner than 90 calendar days prior to before the last day on which the consumer may give notice of the consumer's intention to terminate the contract; and.
(ii) The seller may not provide the written notice required under Subsection (1) except during the time period described in Subsection (2)(b)(i).
(c) The written notice required under Subsection (1) shall be: (c) (i) written in clear and understandable language; and (ii) printed in an easy-to-read type size and style.