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UT Code § 72-9-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 3 - Department Duties|Section 301 - Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits.

72-9-301. Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits.    (1) The department shall administer and in cooperation with the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, as specified under Section 53-8-105, shall enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier within the state, including:   (a) the operation of ports-of-entry under Section 72-9-501;     (b) vehicle size, weight, and load restrictions;     (c) security requirements;     (d) safety requirements; and     (e) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.       (2)   (a) The department shall conduct compliance audits and inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier.     (b) The Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, and other law enforcement agencies certified by the department shall conduct inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier.       (3)   (a) In accordance with Subsection (3)(b), the department's authorized employees or agents may enter, inspect, and examine any lands, buildings, and equipment of a motor carrier subject to this chapter, to inspect and copy any accounts, books, records, and documents in order to administer and enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier provided:   (i) the department's authorized employees or agents schedule an appointment with the motor carrier prior to entering, inspecting, or examining any facility or records of a motor carrier; or     (ii) if the department's authorized employees or agents believe that a criminal violation is involved and that a scheduled appointment would compromise the detection of the alleged criminal violation, no appointment is necessary.       (b) A motor carrier shall submit its lands, buildings, and equipment for inspection and examination and shall submit its accounts, books, records, and documents for inspection and copying in accordance with this section.      Amended by Chapter 155, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 3 - Department Duties|Section 302 - Interstate agreements.

72-9-302. Interstate agreements.    (1) The department may enter into agreements with other states to allow the cooperative base state safety and insurance regulation of motor carriers transporting property or passengers in interstate commerce.     (2) An agreement may authorize another state to:   (a) accept the filing of a certificate and affidavit of insurance;     (b) issue a revocation, suspension, restriction, probation, and reinstatement order or notice; and     (c) collect and disburse any fee to and from another state that participates in the base state program.       (3) An agreement may allow the exchange of information for audit, reporting, and enforcement purposes.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 3 - Department Duties|Section 303 - Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions.

72-9-303. Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions.    (1) The department may issue cease and desist orders to any person:   (a) who engages in or represents himself to be engaged in a motor carrier operation that is in violation of this chapter;     (b) to prevent the violation of any of the provisions of this title; and     (c) who otherwise violates this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter.       (2)   (a) The department shall notify the Motor Vehicle Division of the State Tax Commission upon having reasonable grounds to believe that a motor carrier is in violation of this chapter. Upon receiving notice by the department, the Motor Vehicle Division shall refuse registration or shall suspend or revoke a registration as provided in Sections 41-1a-109 and 41-1a-110.     (b) The department shall notify the Motor Vehicle Division immediately upon being satisfied that a motor carrier, reported as being in violation under Subsection (2)(a), is in compliance with this chapter. Upon receiving notice by the department, the Motor Vehicle Division shall remove any restriction made on a registration under this chapter.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 4 - Motor Carrier Liability - Duties|Section 401 - Liability of motor carriers for loss or damage to freight.

72-9-401. Liability of motor carriers for loss or damage to freight.    (1)   (a) A motor carrier receiving property for transportation from one point in this state to another point in this state shall issue a receipt or bill of lading for the property, and shall be liable to the lawful holder of the property for any loss, damage, or injury to the property caused by the motor carrier, or by any motor carrier to which the property may be delivered or over whose line or lines the property may pass within this state when transported on a through bill of lading.     (b) A contract, receipt, rule, regulation, or other limitation of any character whatsoever may not exempt the motor carrier from this liability.       (2) A motor carrier that receives property for transportation or any motor carrier delivering the property to the consignee shall be liable to the lawful holder of the receipt or bill of lading, or to any party entitled to recover on the property whether the receipt or bill of lading has been issued or not, for the full actual loss, damage or injury to the property caused by the motor carrier, or by any motor carrier to which the property may have been delivered or over whose line or lines the property may have passed within this state when transported on a through bill of lading.     (3)   (a) The provisions of Subsection (2) apply notwithstanding any limitation of liability or of the amount of recovery, or any representation or agreement as to the value of the property in any receipt or bill of lading or in any contract, rule, or regulation.     (b) Any limitation of liability is unlawful and void if the provisions respecting liability for full actual loss, damage, or injury notwithstanding any limitation of liability or of recovery, or any representation or agreement or release as to value to property, except livestock, received for transportation concerning which the motor carrier expressly authorizes or requires, by order of the commission, the establishment and maintenance of rates dependent upon the value declared in writing by the shipper or agreed to in writing as the released value of the property.     (c) The declaration or agreement shall have no other effect than to limit liability and recovery to an amount not exceeding the value so declared or agreed upon.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 4 - Motor Carrier Liability - Duties|Section 402 - Limitation of time for presenting claims and bringing suit.

72-9-402. Limitation of time for presenting claims and bringing suit.    (1) A motor carrier shall allow at least:   (a) 90 days for giving notice of claims for any loss, damage, or injury to property;     (b) four months for the filing of claims; and     (c) two years for the institution of suits.       (2) If the loss or injury complained of is due to delay or damage while being loaded or unloaded, or damage in transit caused by carelessness or negligence, a notice of claim or a filing of claim is not required as a condition precedent to recovery.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 4 - Motor Carrier Liability - Duties|Section 403 - Contribution between connecting motor carriers.

72-9-403. Contribution between connecting motor carriers.    (1) The motor carrier paying for the loss or damage to property transported or received is entitled to recovery from the motor carrier responsible for the loss or damage, or on the motor carrier's line the loss, damage, or injury was sustained.     (2) The amount of the loss or damage is equal to the amount the motor carrier is required to pay to the persons entitled to the recovery.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 4 - Motor Carrier Liability - Duties|Section 404 - Bills of lading -- Form.

72-9-404. Bills of lading -- Form.  Bills of lading issued by any motor carrier for the transportation of goods within this state shall conform to this chapter, rules made under this chapter, and Title 70A, Chapter 7a, Part 3, Bills of Lading - Special Provisions, that are not in conflict with this chapter.  Amended by Chapter 42, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 5 - Ports-Of-Entry|Section 501 - Construction, operation, and maintenance of ports-of-entry by the department -- Function of ports-of-entry -- Checking and citation powers of port-of-entry agents.

 Effective 5/5/2021  72-9-501. Construction, operation, and maintenance of ports-of-entry by the department -- Function of ports-of-entry -- Checking and citation powers of port-of-entry agents.    (1)   (a) The department shall construct ports-of-entry for the purpose of checking motor carriers, drivers, vehicles, and vehicle loads for compliance with state and federal laws including laws relating to:   (i) driver qualifications;     (ii)Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 4, Uniform Commercial Driver License Act;     (iii) vehicle registration;     (iv) fuel tax payment;     (v) vehicle size, weight, and load;     (vi) security or insurance;     (vii) this chapter;     (viii) hazardous material as defined under 49 U.S.C. 5102; and     (ix) safety.       (b) The ports-of-entry shall be located on state highways at sites determined by the department.       (2)   (a) The ports-of-entry shall be operated and maintained by the department.     (b) A port-of-entry agent or a peace officer may check, inspect, or test drivers, vehicles, and vehicle loads for compliance with state and federal laws specified in Subsection (1).       (3)   (a) A port-of-entry agent or a peace officer, in whose presence an offense described in this section is committed, may:   (i) issue and deliver a misdemeanor or infraction citation under Section 77-7-18;     (ii) request and administer chemical tests to determine blood alcohol concentration in compliance with Section 41-6a-515;     (iii) place a driver out-of-service in accordance with Section 53-3-417; and     (iv) serve a driver with notice of the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety's intention to disqualify the driver's privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Section 53-3-418.       (b) This section does not grant actual arrest powers as defined in Section 77-7-1 to a port-of-entry agent who is not a peace officer or special function officer designated under Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications.       (4)   (a) A port-of-entry agent, a peace officer, or the Division of Wildlife Resources may inspect, detain, or quarantine a conveyance or equipment in accordance with Sections 23-27-301 and 23-27-302.     (b) The department is not responsible for decontaminating a conveyance or equipment detained or quarantined.     (c) The Division of Wildlife Resources may decontaminate, as defined in Section 23-27-102, a conveyance or equipment at the port-of-entry if authorized by the department.      Amended by Chapter 239, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 5 - Ports-Of-Entry|Section 502 - Motor vehicles to stop at ports-of-entry -- Signs -- Exceptions -- Rulemaking -- By-pass permits.

 Effective 5/5/2021  72-9-502. Motor vehicles to stop at ports-of-entry -- Signs -- Exceptions -- Rulemaking -- By-pass permits.    (1) Except under Subsection (3), a motor carrier operating a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more shall stop at a port-of-entry as required under this section.     (2) The department may erect and maintain signs directing motor vehicles to a port-of-entry as provided in this section.     (3) A motor vehicle required to stop at a port-of-entry under Subsection (1) is exempt from this section if:   (a) the total one-way trip distance for the motor vehicle would be increased by more than 5% or three miles, whichever is greater if diverted to a port-of-entry;     (b) the motor vehicle is operating under a temporary port-of-entry by-pass permit issued under Subsection (4); or     (c) the motor vehicle is an implement of husbandry as defined in Section 41-1a-102 being operated only incidentally on a highway as described in Section 41-1a-202.       (4)   (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules for the issuance of a temporary port-of-entry by-pass permit exempting a motor vehicle from the provisions of Subsection (1) if the department determines that the permit is needed to accommodate highway transportation needs due to multiple daily or weekly trips in the proximity of a port-of-entry.     (b) The rules under Subsection (4)(a) shall provide that one permit may be issued to a motor carrier for multiple motor vehicles.      Amended by Chapter 239, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 5 - Ports-Of-Entry|Section 503 - Authority to enter agreement with other states for joint port-of-entry operation.

72-9-503. Authority to enter agreement with other states for joint port-of-entry operation.    (1) The executive director of the department may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements with a representative designated by a contiguous state for the construction, operation, maintenance, and staffing of a jointly occupied port-of-entry.     (2) The agreement may provide for the collection of highway user fees, registration fees, permit fees, fuel taxes, and any other fees and taxes by either state jointly occupying a port-of-entry.     (3) The agreement may provide for the enforcement of state and federal laws as provided in this chapter.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 6 - Tow Truck Provisions|Section 601 - Tow truck motor carrier requirements -- Authorized towing certificates.

 Effective 7/1/2017  72-9-601. Tow truck motor carrier requirements -- Authorized towing certificates.    (1) In addition to the requirements of this chapter, a tow truck motor carrier shall:   (a) ensure that all the tow truck motor carrier's tow truck operators are properly:   (i) trained to operate tow truck equipment;     (ii) licensed, as required under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act; and     (iii) complying with the requirements under Sections 41-6a-1406 and 72-9-603;       (b) ensure that all the tow truck motor carrier's tow truck operators:   (i) have cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and (3); and     (ii) obtain and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 391.45; and       (c) obtain and display a current authorized towing certificate for the tow truck motor carrier, and each tow truck and tow truck operator, as required under Section 72-9-602.       (2) A tow truck motor carrier may only perform a towing service described in Section 41-6a-1406, 41-6a-1407, or 72-9-603, with a tow truck and tow truck operator that has a current authorized towing certificate under this part.    Amended by Chapter 298, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-605 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 6 - Tow Truck Provisions|Section 605 - Exception from part.

72-9-605. Exception from part.  This part does not apply to a person who is towing a vehicle owned by that person in a noncommercial operation.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-607 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 6 - Tow Truck Provisions|Section 607 - Required process before removal from towing rotation.

 Effective 5/14/2019  72-9-607. Required process before removal from towing rotation.    (1) Each political subdivision or state agency that establishes a towing rotation to facilitate tows initiated by the political subdivision or state agency shall establish a policy for an appeals process to hear and decide appeals from a decision to suspend or remove a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator from a towing rotation.     (2) In conducting an appeal as described in Subsection (1):   (a) the appeal process may be conducted by a single appeal officer or a panel; and     (b) an individual hearing an appeal, whether as a single appeal officer or as part of a panel, may not be the same individual who made the decision to suspend or remove the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator from the towing rotation.      Enacted by Chapter 373, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 7 - Penalties, Fines, and Fees|Section 701 - Penalty for unlawful conduct.

72-9-701. Penalty for unlawful conduct.    (1) Unless otherwise specified, any person who violates a provision of this chapter or who aids or abets another person in a violation of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.     (2) A second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this chapter or of aiding or abetting another person in a violation of this chapter is a class A misdemeanor.    Amended by Chapter 140, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 7 - Penalties, Fines, and Fees|Section 702 - Existing rights of action unaffected -- Penalties cumulative.

72-9-702. Existing rights of action unaffected -- Penalties cumulative.    (1) This chapter may not be construed to have the effect of releasing or waiving any right of action by the state, the department or any person for any right, penalty, or forfeiture which may have arisen or occurred under any law of this state before May 10, 1983, or which arises or occurs after May 10, 1983.     (2) All penalties accruing under this chapter are cumulative, and a suit for the recovery of one penalty is not a bar to and shall not affect the recovery of any other penalty or forfeiture, and is not a bar to any criminal prosecution against any motor carrier, or any officer, director, agent, or employee of a motor carrier, or any other corporation or person, or a bar to the exercise by the department, through the court, of its power to punish for contempt.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-703 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 7 - Penalties, Fines, and Fees|Section 703 - Civil penalties for violations -- Compromise.

72-9-703. Civil penalties for violations -- Compromise.    (1) In addition to any other penalties, a motor carrier that fails or neglects to comply with any provision of the Constitution of this state, statute, or any rule or order of the department is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000 for each offense.     (2) Every violation of any provision of the constitution of this state, statute, or any rule or order of the department, is a separate and distinct offense. Each day's continuance of the violation is a separate and distinct offense.     (3)   (a) The civil penalty may be compromised by the department and a determination of compromise is appealable by the person alleged to have committed the violation. In determining the amount of the penalty or the amount agreed upon in compromise, the department shall consider the:   (i) gravity of the violation; and     (ii) good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation.       (b) The amount of the penalty when finally determined or the amount agreed upon in compromise may be deducted from any sums owing by the state to the person charged or may be recovered in a civil action in the courts of this state.       (4) In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter relating to penalties, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee of any motor carrier, acting within the scope of his official duties or employment, is deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of the motor carrier.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-704 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 7 - Penalties, Fines, and Fees|Section 704 - Assignment of administrative law judge.

72-9-704. Assignment of administrative law judge.    (1) The department shall assign an administrative law judge to hear contested matters.     (2) The administrative law judge's orders shall be reviewed by the department.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-9-705 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 9 - Motor Carrier Safety Act|Part 7 - Penalties, Fines, and Fees|Section 705 - Disposition of fees and civil fines.

72-9-705. Disposition of fees and civil fines.  All fees and civil fines received and collected under this chapter shall be transmitted daily to the state treasurer and deposited in the Transportation Fund.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-10-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 10 - Aeronautics Act|Part 1 - Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 101 - Title.

72-10-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Aeronautics Act."  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session