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UT Code § 26-20-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 6 - Conspiracy to defraud prohibited.

26-20-6. Conspiracy to defraud prohibited.  A person may not enter into an agreement, combination, or conspiracy to defraud the state by obtaining or aiding another to obtain the payment or allowance of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim for a medical benefit.  Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 7 - False claims for medical benefits prohibited.

26-20-7. False claims for medical benefits prohibited.    (1) A person may not make or present or cause to be made or presented to an employee or officer of the state a claim for a medical benefit:   (a) which is wholly or partially false, fictitious, or fraudulent;     (b) for services which were not rendered or for items or materials which were not delivered;     (c) which misrepresents the type, quality, or quantity of items or services rendered;     (d) representing charges at a higher rate than those charged by the provider to the general public;     (e) for items or services which the person or the provider knew were not medically necessary in accordance with professionally recognized standards;     (f) which has previously been paid;     (g) for services also covered by one or more private sources when the person or provider knew of the private sources without disclosing those sources on the claim; or     (h) where a provider:   (i) unbundles a product, procedure, or group of procedures usually and customarily provided or performed as a single billable product or procedure into artificial components or separate procedures; and     (ii) bills for each component of the product, procedure, or group of procedures:   (A) as if they had been provided or performed independently and at separate times; and     (B) the aggregate billing for the components exceeds the amount otherwise billable for the usual and customary single product or procedure.           (2) In addition to the prohibitions in Subsection (1), a person may not:   (a) fail to credit the state for payments received from other sources;     (b) recover or attempt to recover payment in violation of the provider agreement from:   (i) a recipient under a medical benefit program; or     (ii) the recipient's family;       (c) falsify or alter with intent to deceive, any report or document required by state or federal law, rule, or Medicaid provider agreement;     (d) retain any unauthorized payment as a result of acts described by this section; or     (e) aid or abet the commission of any act prohibited by this section.      Amended by Chapter 48, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 8 - Knowledge of past acts not necessary to establish fact that false statement or representation knowingly made.

26-20-8. Knowledge of past acts not necessary to establish fact that false statement or representation knowingly made.  In prosecution under this chapter, it is not necessary to show that the person had knowledge of similar acts having been performed in the past on the part of persons acting on his behalf nor to show that the person had actual notice that the acts by the persons acting on his behalf occurred to establish the fact that a false statement or representation was knowingly made.  Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 9 - Criminal penalties.

26-20-9. Criminal penalties.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b) the culpable mental state required for a criminal violation of this chapter is knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly as defined in Section 76-2-103.     (b) The culpable mental state required for a criminal violation of this chapter for kickbacks and bribes under Section 26-20-4 is knowingly and intentionally as defined in Section 76-2-103.       (2) The punishment for a criminal violation of any provision of this chapter, except as provided under Section 26-20-5, is determined by the cumulative value of the funds or other benefits received or claimed in the commission of all violations of a similar nature, and not by each separate violation.     (3) Punishment for criminal violation of this chapter, except as provided under Section 26-20-5, is a felony of the second degree, felony of the third degree, class A misdemeanor, or class B misdemeanor based on the dollar amounts as prescribed by Subsection 76-6-412(1) for theft of property and services.    Amended by Chapter 48, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-9.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 9.5 - Civil penalties.

26-20-9.5. Civil penalties.    (1) The culpable mental state required for a civil violation of this chapter is "knowing" or "knowingly" which:   (a) means that person, with respect to information:   (i) has actual knowledge of the information;     (ii) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or     (iii) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information; and       (b) does not require a specific intent to defraud.       (2) Any person who violates this chapter shall, in all cases, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be required to:   (a) make full and complete restitution to the state of all damages that the state sustains because of the person's violation of this chapter;     (b) pay to the state its costs of enforcement of this chapter in that case, including the cost of investigators, attorneys, and other public employees, as determined by the state; and     (c) pay to the state a civil penalty equal to:   (i) three times the amount of damages that the state sustains because of the person's violation of this chapter; and     (ii) not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 for each claim filed or act done in violation of this chapter.         (3) Any civil penalties assessed under Subsection (2) shall be awarded by the court as part of its judgment in both criminal and civil actions.     (4) A criminal action need not be brought against a person in order for that person to be civilly liable under this section.    Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 10 - Revocation of license of assisted living facility -- Appointment of receiver.

26-20-10. Revocation of license of assisted living facility -- Appointment of receiver.    (1) If the license of an assisted living facility is revoked for violation of this chapter, the county attorney may file a petition with the district court for the county in which the facility is located for the appointment of a receiver.     (2) The district court shall issue an order to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed returnable within five days after the filing of the petition.     (3) If the court finds that the facts warrant the granting of the petition, the court shall appoint a receiver to take charge of the facility. The court may determine fair compensation for the receiver.     (4) A receiver appointed pursuant to this section shall have the powers and duties prescribed by the court.    Amended by Chapter 192, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 11 - Presumption based on paid state warrant -- Value of medical benefits -- Repayment of benefits.

26-20-11. Presumption based on paid state warrant -- Value of medical benefits -- Repayment of benefits.    (1) In any civil or criminal action brought under this chapter, a paid state warrant, made payable to the order of a party, creates a presumption that the party received funds from the state.     (2) In any civil or criminal action brought under this chapter, the value of the benefits received shall be the ordinary or usual charge for similar benefits in the private sector.     (3) In any criminal action under this chapter, the repayment of funds or other benefits obtained in violation of the provisions of this chapter does not constitute a defense to, or grounds for dismissal of that action.    Enacted by Chapter 46, 1986 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 12 - Violation of other laws.

26-20-12. Violation of other laws.    (1) The provisions of this chapter are:   (a) not exclusive, and the remedies provided for in this chapter are in addition to any other remedies provided for under:   (i) any other applicable law; or     (ii) common law; and       (b) to be liberally construed and applied to:   (i) effectuate the chapter's remedial and deterrent purposes; and     (ii) serve the public interest.         (2) If any provision of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional:   (a) the remaining provisions of this chapter are not affected; and     (b) the application of this chapter to other persons or circumstances are not affected.      Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-13 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 13 - Medicaid fraud enforcement.

26-20-13. Medicaid fraud enforcement.    (1) This chapter shall be enforced in accordance with this section.     (2) The department is responsible for:   (a)   (i) investigating and prosecuting suspected civil violations of this chapter; or     (ii) referring suspected civil violations of this chapter to the attorney general for investigation and prosecution; and       (b) promptly referring suspected criminal violations of this chapter to the attorney general for criminal investigation and prosecution.       (3) The attorney general has:   (a) concurrent jurisdiction with the department for investigating and prosecuting suspected civil violations of this chapter; and     (b) exclusive jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute all suspected criminal violations of this chapter.       (4) The department and the attorney general share concurrent civil enforcement authority under this chapter and may enter into an interagency agreement regarding the investigation and prosecution of violations of this chapter in accordance with this section, the requirements of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, and applicable federal regulations.     (5) Any violation of this chapter which comes to the attention of any state government officer or agency shall be reported to the attorney general or the department. All state government officers and agencies shall cooperate with and assist in any prosecution for violation of this chapter.    Amended by Chapter 48, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 26-20-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 20 - Utah False Claims Act|Section 15 - Limitation of actions -- Civil acts antedating this section -- Civil burden of proof -- Estoppel -- Joint civil liability -- Venue.

26-20-15. Limitation of actions -- Civil acts antedating this section -- Civil burden of proof -- Estoppel -- Joint civil liability -- Venue.    (1) An action under this chapter may not be brought after the later of:   (a) six years after the date on which the violation was committed; or     (b) three years after the date an official of the state charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances discovers the violation, but in no event more than 10 years after the date on which the violation was committed.       (2) A civil action brought under this chapter may be brought for acts occurring prior to the effective date of this section if the limitations period set forth in Subsection (1) has not lapsed.     (3) In any civil action brought under this chapter the state shall be required to prove by a preponderance of evidence, all essential elements of the cause of action including damages.     (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a final judgment rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding under this chapter, whether upon a verdict after trial or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, shall estop the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any civil action under this chapter which involves the same transaction.     (5) Civil liability under this chapter shall be joint and several for a violation committed by two or more persons.     (6) Any action brought by the state under this chapter shall be brought in district court in Salt Lake County or in any county where the defendant resides or does business.    Enacted by Chapter 48, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 26-21c-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21c - Sepsis Protocols|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-21c-101. Title.  This chapter is known as "Sepsis Protocols." Enacted by Chapter 406, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-21c-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21c - Sepsis Protocols|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-21c-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Hospital" means a general acute hospital as defined in Section 26-21-2.     (2) "Sepsis" means a life-threatening complication of an infection.    Enacted by Chapter 406, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-21c-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21c - Sepsis Protocols|Section 103 - Protocols.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-21c-103. Protocols.    (1) Hospitals may develop protocols for the treatment of sepsis and septic shock that are consistent with current evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock.     (2) When developing the protocols described in Subsection (1), a hospital shall consider:   (a) a process for screening and recognizing patients with sepsis;     (b) a process to screen out individuals for whom the protocols would not be appropriate for treating sepsis;     (c) timeline goals for treating sepsis;     (d) different possible methods for treating sepsis and reasons to use each method;     (e) specific protocols to treat children who present with symptoms of sepsis or septic shock; and     (f) training requirements for staff.       (3) A hospital may update the hospital's sepsis protocols as new data on the treatment of sepsis and septic shock becomes available.    Enacted by Chapter 406, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-21c-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21c - Sepsis Protocols|Section 104 - Presenting protocols upon inspection.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-21c-104. Presenting protocols upon inspection.  The department, or an entity assigned by the department to inspect a hospital, may request a copy of the sepsis protocols described in Section 26-21c-103 when inspecting a hospital. Enacted by Chapter 406, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 1 - Legal advice and representation for department.

26-23-1. Legal advice and representation for department.    (1) The attorney general shall be the legal adviser for the department and the executive director and shall defend them in all actions and proceedings brought against either of them. The county attorney of the county in which a cause of action arises or a public offense occurs shall bring any civil action requested by the executive director to abate a condition which exists in violation of the public health laws or standards, orders, and rules of the department as provided in Section 26-23-6.     (2) The district attorney or county attorney having criminal jurisdiction shall prosecute for the violation of the public health laws or standards, orders, and rules of the department as provided in Section 26-23-6.     (3) If the county attorney or district attorney fails to act, the executive director may bring any such action and shall be represented by the attorney general or, with the approval of the attorney general, by special counsel.    Amended by Chapter 38, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 2 - Administrative review of actions of department or director.

26-23-2. Administrative review of actions of department or director.  Any person aggrieved by any action or inaction of the department or its executive director may request an adjudicative proceeding by following the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.  Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 3 - Violation of public health laws or orders unlawful.

26-23-3. Violation of public health laws or orders unlawful.  It shall be unlawful for any person, association, or corporation, and the officers thereof:  (1) to willfully violate, disobey, or disregard the provisions of the public health laws or the terms of any lawful notice, order, standard, rule, or regulation issued thereunder; or     (2) to fail to remove or abate from private property under the person's control at his own expense, within 48 hours, or such other reasonable time as the health authorities shall determine, after being ordered to do so by the health authorities, any nuisance, source of filth, cause of sickness, dead animal, health hazard, or sanitation violation within the jurisdiction and control of the department, whether the person, association, or corporation shall be the owner, tenant, or occupant of such property; provided, however, when any such condition is due to an act of God, it shall be removed at public expense; or     (3) to pay, give, present, or otherwise convey to any officer or employee of the department any gift, remuneration or other consideration, directly or indirectly, which such officer or employee is forbidden to receive by the provisions of this chapter;     (4) to fail to make or file reports required by law or rule of the department relating to the existence of disease or other facts and statistics relating to the public health.    Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 4 - Unlawful acts by department officers and employees.

26-23-4. Unlawful acts by department officers and employees.  It shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of the department:  (1) To accept any gift, remuneration, or other consideration, directly or indirectly, for an incorrect or improper performance of the duties imposed upon him by or in behalf of the department or by the provisions of this chapter.     (2) To perform any work, labor, or services other than the duties assigned to him on behalf of the department during the hours such officer or employee is regularly employed by the department, or to perform his duties as an officer or employee of the department under any condition or arrangement that involves a violation of this or any other law of the state.    Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 5 - Unlawful acts concerning certificates, records, and reports -- Unlawful transportation or acceptance of dead human body.

26-23-5. Unlawful acts concerning certificates, records, and reports -- Unlawful transportation or acceptance of dead human body.  It is unlawful for any person, association, or corporation and the officers of any of them:  (1) to willfully and knowingly make any false statement in a certificate, record, or report required to be filed with the department, or in an application for a certified copy of a vital record, or to willfully and knowingly supply false information intending that the information be used in the preparation of any report, record, or certificate, or an amendment to any of these;     (2) to make, counterfeit, alter, amend, or mutilate any certificate, record, or report required to be filed under this code or a certified copy of the certificate, record, or report without lawful authority and with the intent to deceive;     (3) to willfully and knowingly obtain, possess, use, sell, furnish, or attempt to obtain, possess, use, sell, or furnish to another, for any purpose of deception, any certificate, record, report, or certified copy of any of them, including any that are counterfeited, altered, amended, or mutilated;     (4) without lawful authority, to possess any certificate, record, or report, required by the department or a copy or certified copy of the certificate, record, or report, knowing it to have been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained; or     (5) to willfully and knowingly transport or accept for transportation, interment, or other disposition a dead human body without a permit required by law.    Amended by Chapter 202, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-5.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 5.5 - Illegal use of birth certificate -- Penalties.

26-23-5.5. Illegal use of birth certificate -- Penalties.    (1) It is a third degree felony for any person to willfully and knowingly:   (a) and with the intent to deceive, obtain, possess, use, sell, furnish, or attempt to obtain, possess, use, sell, or furnish to another any certificate of birth or certified copy of a certificate of birth knowing that the certificate or certified copy was issued upon information which is false in whole or in part or which relates to the birth of another person, whether living or deceased; or     (b) furnish or process a certificate of birth or certified copy of a certificate of birth with the knowledge or intention that it be used for the purpose of deception by a person other than the person to whom the certificate of birth relates.       (2) The specific criminal violations and the criminal penalty under this section take precedence over any more general criminal offense as described in Section 26-23-5.    Enacted by Chapter 202, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 7 - Application of enforcement procedures and penalties.

26-23-7. Application of enforcement procedures and penalties.  Enforcement procedures and penalties provided in this chapter do not apply to other chapters in this title which provide for specific enforcement procedures and penalties.  Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-23-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 23 - Enforcement Provisions and Penalties|Section 8 - Representatives of department authorized to enter regulated premises.

26-23-8. Representatives of department authorized to enter regulated premises.  Authorized representatives of the department upon presentation of appropriate identification shall be authorized to enter upon the premises of properties regulated under this title to perform routine inspections to insure compliance with rules adopted by the department. This section does not authorize the department to inspect private dwellings.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session