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UT Code § 71-8-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 8 - Veterans Affairs|Section 3 - Duties of executive director -- Services to veterans.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-8-3. Duties of executive director -- Services to veterans.  The executive director shall:  (1) be responsible for the administration and the operation or support of the following veteran-related operations:   (a) Utah State Veterans Nursing Homes and Programs;     (b) Utah State Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park;     (c)Title 71, Chapter 10, Veterans Preference;     (d) any locally or federally funded programs for homeless veterans within the state; and     (e) any federally funded education services for veterans within the state;       (2) maintain liaison with local, state, and federal veterans agencies and with Utah veterans organizations;     (3) provide current information so that veterans, their surviving spouses and family members, and Utah veterans organizations will be aware of benefits to which they are, or may become, entitled;     (4) reach out and assist veterans and their families in applying for benefits and services;     (5) develop and maintain a system for determining how many veterans are employed by the various government entities within the state and keeping track of them;     (6) cooperate with other state entities in the receipt of information to create and maintain a record of veterans in Utah;     (7) create and administer a veterans assistance registry, with recommendations from the council, that will provide contact information to the qualified donors of materials and labor for certain qualified recipients;     (8) prepare an annual report for presentation not later than November 30 of each year to the Government Operations Interim Committee, which includes:   (a) all services provided to veterans;     (b) all services provided by third parties through the Veterans Assistance Registry; and     (c) the coordination of veterans services by government entities with the department;       (9) advise the governor on matters pertaining to military affairs throughout Utah, including active duty servicemembers, reserve duty servicemembers, and veterans;     (10) identify military-related issues, challenges, and opportunities, and develop plans for addressing them;     (11) develop, coordinate, and maintain relationships with military leaders of Utah military installations, including the Utah National Guard;     (12) develop, coordinate, and maintain relationships with Utah's congressional delegation and military staffers;     (13) develop and maintain relationships with military-related organizations in Utah;     (14) conduct forums and meetings with stakeholders to identify military issues and challenges and to develop solutions to them; and     (15) perform other related duties as requested by the governor.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-8-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 8 - Veterans Affairs|Section 5 - Veterans services coordinator qualifications -- Duties.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-8-5. Veterans services coordinator qualifications -- Duties.    (1) The veterans services coordinator shall:   (a) be an individual who:   (i) has served on active duty in the armed forces for more than 180 consecutive days;     (ii) was a member of a reserve component who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized; or     (iii) incurred an actual service-related injury or disability in the line of duty, whether or not that person completed 180 consecutive days of active duty; and     (iv) was separated or retired under honorable conditions;       (b) have the education and experience in the use of computer technology, including databases, to collect, manage, and store information; and     (c) have some education and experience in public relations.       (2) The veterans services coordinator shall be responsible to:   (a) identify all government entities that provide services for veterans;     (b) develop a process for coordination of veterans services across all government entities; and     (c) develop and provide training for veterans affairs specialists on the coordination of veterans services with the department.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-8-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 8 - Veterans Affairs|Section 6 - Government entity participation.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-8-6. Government entity participation.    (1) This section applies to:   (a) the Department of Human Services;     (b) the institutions of higher education listed in Section 53B-1-102;     (c) the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing;     (d) the Department of Public Safety;     (e) the Department of Workforce Services; and     (f) the Department of Health.       (2) Each entity in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) assign a full-time employee, who preferably shall be a veteran, as a veterans services specialist as part of their duties to coordinate the provision of veterans' services with the department; and     (b) provide the department with nonprotected or nonprivate information about services provided to veterans.       (3) Each entity shall post on the entity's website:   (a) all services available for veterans from the entity and the contact information for the veterans services specialist; and     (b) a link to the department with the contact information for the veterans services coordinator.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-8-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 8 - Veterans Affairs|Section 7 - Government entity veterans affairs specialist -- Duties -- Training.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-8-7. Government entity veterans affairs specialist -- Duties -- Training.    (1) Each government entity listed in Section 71-8-6 shall appoint or designate a full-time employee as a veterans affairs specialist.     (2) The veterans affairs specialist shall:   (a) coordinate the provision of veterans services by the government entity with the department; and     (b) attend annual training by the department on coordination processes including providing nonprotected or nonprivate information to the department.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-8-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 8 - Veterans Affairs|Section 8 - Entity that provides no services -- Referral to department.

71-8-8. Entity that provides no services -- Referral to department.  A government entity that does not provide services to veterans shall, upon a request for services by a veteran, direct the veteran to contact the department, and provide the veteran with the department contact information.  Enacted by Chapter 308, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 71-9-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 9 - Veterans Representatives|Section 1 - Contract to provide assistance to veterans and their widows and children.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-9-1. Contract to provide assistance to veterans and their widows and children.  The Department of Veterans and Military Affairs is authorized to contract with the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as organized in this state, to provide, especially in the outlying areas of the state, assistance to veterans, their widows, and children as follows:  (1) to disseminate information regarding all laws applicable to veterans, their widows, and children in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims against the United States arising by reason of service in the military, naval, or air services;     (2) to assist veterans, their widows, and children in the establishment of all rights and the procurement of all benefits which may accrue to them under the laws of this state or of the United States;     (3) to cooperate with any and all agencies and instrumentalities of this state or of the United States having to do with the employment or reemployment of veterans;     (4) to cooperate with any and all agencies and instrumentalities of this state or of the United States and make a representative and information available on a rotating basis in the outlying areas of the state;     (5) to assist veterans in obtaining such preference for employment as may be authorized by the laws of this state or of the United States; and     (6) to assist veterans, their widows, and children in obtaining emergency relief, and to that end cooperate with such agencies and instrumentalities of this state or of the United States as have been or may be established for the purpose of extending emergency relief.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-9-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 9 - Veterans Representatives|Section 2 - Contracts subject to appropriation of funds.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-9-2. Contracts subject to appropriation of funds.  Any contract entered into under Section 71-9-1 shall expressly state that it is subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds by the Legislature to carry out its terms and that the decision of the executive director of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs as to whether an appropriation is sufficient to carry out the terms of the contract is conclusive. Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-9-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 9 - Veterans Representatives|Section 5 - Attorney general to represent state concerning contracts.

71-9-5. Attorney general to represent state concerning contracts.  The attorney general shall represent the state in all proceedings involving any contract entered into under section 71-9-1, and shall render any legal assistance necessary in carrying out the provisions of that section.  Enacted by Chapter 282, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 71-10-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 10 - Veterans Preference|Section 1 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/10/2016  71-10-1. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Active duty" means active military duty and does not include active duty for training, initial active duty for training, or inactive duty for training.     (2) "Government entity" means the state, any county, municipality, local district, special service district, or any other political subdivision or administrative unit of the state, including state institutions of education.     (3) "Preference eligible" means:   (a) any individual who has served on active duty in the armed forces for more than 180 consecutive days, or was a member of a reserve component who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized and who has been separated under honorable conditions;     (b) a veteran with a disability, regardless of the percentage of disability;     (c) the spouse or unmarried widow or widower of a veteran;     (d) a purple heart recipient; or     (e) a retired member of the armed forces.       (4) "Veteran" means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12.5.     (5) "Veteran with a disability" means an individual who has:   (a) been separated or retired from the armed forces under honorable conditions; and     (b) established the existence of a service-connected disability or is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension because of a public statute administered by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs or a military department.      Amended by Chapter 230, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 71-10-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 10 - Veterans Preference|Section 2 - Veterans preference.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-10-2. Veterans preference.    (1) Each government entity shall grant a veterans preference upon initial hiring to each preference eligible veteran or preference eligible spouse according to the procedures and requirements of this chapter.     (2) The personnel officer of any government entity shall add to the score of a preference eligible who receives a passing score on an examination, or any rating or ranking mechanism used in selecting an individual for any career service position with the government entity:   (a) 5% of the total possible score, if the preference eligible is a veteran;     (b) 10% of the total possible score, if the preference eligible is a veteran with a disability or a purple heart recipient; or     (c) in the case of a preference eligible spouse, widow, or widower, the same percentage the qualifying veteran is, or would have been, entitled to.       (3) A preference eligible who applies for a position that does not require an examination, or where examination results are other than a numeric score, shall be given preference in interviewing and hiring for the position.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-10-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 10 - Veterans Preference|Section 3 - Willful failure to give preference a misdemeanor.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-10-3. Willful failure to give preference a misdemeanor.  Any officers, agents, or representatives of a government entity who is charged with employment of people and who willfully fails to give preference as provided in this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Amended by Chapter 148, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 1 - Title.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-1. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act." Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 2 - Definitions -- Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-2. Definitions -- Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Administrator" means a Veterans Nursing Home Administrator selected in accordance with Section 71-11-5.     (2) "Board" means any Veterans Nursing Home Advisory Board.     (3) "Department" means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs created in Section 71-8-2.     (4) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.     (5) "Home" means any Utah Veterans Nursing Home.     (6) "Veteran" means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12.5.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 3 - Establishment and construction -- Compliance with federal requirements.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-3. Establishment and construction -- Compliance with federal requirements.    (1) The department shall administer veterans nursing homes established by the Legislature.     (2) Each home shall:   (a) have at least an 80-bed capacity;     (b) be designed and constructed consistent with the requirements for federal funding under 38 U.S.C. Sec. 8131 et seq.; and     (c) be operated consistent with the requirements for per diem payments from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. Sec. 1741 et seq.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 4 - Administration by department.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-4. Administration by department.  The department shall supervise and operate each veterans nursing home. Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 5 - Operation of homes -- Rulemaking authority -- Selection of administrator.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-5. Operation of homes -- Rulemaking authority -- Selection of administrator.    (1) The department shall, subject to the approval of the executive director:   (a) establish appropriate criteria for the admission and discharge of residents for each home, subject to the requirements in Section 71-11-6 and criteria set by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;     (b) establish a schedule of charges for each home in cases where residents have available resources;     (c) establish standards for the operation of the homes not inconsistent with standards set by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;     (d) make rules to implement this chapter in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and     (e) ensure that the homes are licensed in accordance with Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act, and 38 U.S.C. Sec. 1742(a).       (2) The department shall, after reviewing recommendations of the board, appoint an administrator for each home.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 6 - Eligibility -- Admission requirements.

 Effective 5/10/2016  71-11-6. Eligibility -- Admission requirements.    (1) Application for admission shall be made separately to each nursing home administrator.     (2) Veterans and their spouses or surviving spouses who are residents of Utah, meet federal eligibility requirements, and are in need of nursing home care may be admitted to any home.     (3) Preference shall be given to veterans who are without adequate means of support and unable, due to wounds, disease, old age, or infirmity, to properly maintain themselves.    Amended by Chapter 230, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 7 - Veterans nursing home advisory boards.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-7. Veterans nursing home advisory boards.    (1) Each home shall have a nursing home advisory board to act as a liaison between the residents, members of the public, and the administration of the home.     (2) Each board shall consist of at least seven, but no more than 11, members appointed as follows by the executive director:   (a) one appointee of the Resident Council of the specific veterans nursing home;     (b) three veterans from the geographic area in which the veterans nursing home is located;     (c) one medical professional experienced in veteran nursing home quality of care issues;     (d) three at-large members with an interest in the success of veterans nursing homes; and     (e) one member each from:   (i) the American Legion;     (ii) Disabled American Veterans; and     (iii) the Veterans of Foreign Wars.         (3)   (a)   (i) Members shall serve for four-year terms.     (ii) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the executive director shall appoint each new or reappointed member to a four-year term beginning on July 1.       (b) The executive director shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.     (c) The executive director shall make final appointments to the board by June 30 of any year in which appointments are to be made under this chapter.       (4) Vacancies not including the Resident Council representative shall be filled by the executive director within 60 days of receiving notice of a vacancy, but only for the unexpired term of the vacated member.     (5) Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms.     (6) Each board shall elect a chair annually from among its members at its first meeting after July 1.     (7) Each board shall meet at least quarterly.     (8) A majority of the members of the board present constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.     (9) Each board shall provide copies of all minutes of each meeting to the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs within 14 days of approval.     (10) 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.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 8 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-11-8. Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund.    (1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund entitled the "Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund" to be administered by the department for the benefit of each home and its residents.     (2) All cash donations, gifts, or bequests shall be deposited in the fund and used according to the wishes of the donor.     (3) All funds received by the homes from federal or state agencies, individual insurance reimbursement, or cash payments shall be deposited in the fund.     (4) Funds received that are designated for a specific home shall be accounted for separately within the fund.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-11-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 9 - Disposition of deceased resident's property.

71-11-9. Disposition of deceased resident's property.    (1)   (a) All money or other personal property of a resident held by a home that is left on the premises of the home shall, upon the death of the resident, be held in trust to be paid or delivered to the spouse, children, grandchildren, or parent of the resident upon the presentation of proof of relationship.     (b) Any funds of a deceased resident may be disbursed for the payment of funeral expenses or any obligation owed to the home.       (2) Property owned by a deceased resident of the home who dies without heirs or next-of-kin not disposed of by will shall become the property of the home and deposited in the fund, subject to the right of any heir to reclaim the property within five years after the resident's death upon the presentation of proof of relationship.    Amended by Chapter 7, 2005 Special Session 1Amended by Chapter 7, 2005 Special Session 1
UT Code § 71-11-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 11 - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Act|Section 10 - Hobby promotion -- Sales of articles manufactured by residents -- Proceeds to residents.

71-11-10. Hobby promotion -- Sales of articles manufactured by residents -- Proceeds to residents.    (1) Each home shall promote hobbies designed to improve the general welfare and mental condition of the residents.     (2) The home may provide limited funds to initiate a hobby program, but shall limit the program to those hobbies that, in its judgment, will be self sustaining.     (3) The department may enter into contracts with federal or state agencies or private concerns for the receipt of articles manufactured by residents of the homes.     (4) Proceeds generated by hobbies shall be used to pay for materials. Any excess proceeds shall be paid to the individual veterans who produced the articles.    Amended by Chapter 173, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 71-12-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 12 - Veterans Assistance Registry|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-12-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the " Veterans Assistance Registry." Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 71-12-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 71 - Veterans|Chapter 12 - Veterans Assistance Registry|Section 102 - Definitions -- Veterans Assistance Registry.

 Effective 5/8/2018  71-12-102. Definitions -- Veterans Assistance Registry.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Council" means the Veterans Advisory Council as created in Section 71-8-4.     (2) "Department" means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs as created in Section 71-8-2.     (3) "Donor" means an individual or entity that provides material goods, services, or labor without charge to veterans in accordance with this chapter.     (4) "Recipient" means a veteran as defined in Section 68-3-12.5, or a veteran's dependent spouse and children.    Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session