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UT Code § 62A-1-115 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 1 - Department of Human Services Administration|Section 115 - Actions on behalf of department -- Party in interest.

62A-1-115. Actions on behalf of department -- Party in interest.  The executive director, each of the department's boards, divisions, offices, and the director of each division or office, shall, in the exercise of any power, duty, or function under any statute of this state, is considered to be acting on behalf of the department. The department, through the executive director or through any of the department's boards, divisions, offices, or directors, shall be considered the party in interest in all actions at law or in equity, where the department or any constituent, board, division, office, or official thereof is authorized by any statute of the state to be a party to any legal action.  Enacted by Chapter 1, 1988 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-117 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 1 - Department of Human Services Administration|Section 117 - Assignment of support -- Children in state custody.

62A-1-117. Assignment of support -- Children in state custody.    (1) Child support is assigned to the department by operation of law when a child is residing outside of his home in the protective custody, temporary custody, custody, or care of the state for at least 30 days.     (2) The department has the right to receive payment for child support assigned to it under Subsection (1).     (3) The Office of Recovery Services is the payee for the department for payment received under this section.    Enacted by Chapter 174, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-118 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 1 - Department of Human Services Administration|Section 118 - Access to abuse and neglect information to screen employees and volunteers.

 Effective 5/14/2019  62A-1-118. Access to abuse and neglect information to screen employees and volunteers.    (1) The department may conduct a background check, pursuant to Subsections 62A-2-120(1) through (4), of department employees and volunteers who have direct access, as defined in Section 62A-2-101, to a child or a vulnerable adult.     (2) In addition to conducting a background check described in Subsection (1), and subject to the requirements of this section, the department may search the Division of Child and Family Services' Management Information System described in Section 62A-4a-1003.     (3) With respect to department employees and volunteers, the department may only access information in the systems and databases described in Subsection 62A-2-120(3) and in the Division of Child and Family Services' Management Information System for the purpose of determining at the time of hire and each year thereafter whether a department employee or volunteer has a criminal history, an adjudication of abuse or neglect, or a substantiated or supported finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.     (4) A department employee or volunteer to whom Subsection (1) applies shall submit to the department the employee or volunteer's name, other personal identifying information, and consent for the background check on a form specified by the department.     (5) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, defining permissible and impermissible work-related activities for a department employee or volunteer with a criminal history or with one or more substantiated or supported findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.    Amended by Chapter 335, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-119 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 1 - Department of Human Services Administration|Section 119 - Respite Care Assistance Fund -- Use of money -- Restrictions.

 Effective 5/10/2016  62A-1-119. Respite Care Assistance Fund -- Use of money -- Restrictions.    (1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the Respite Care Assistance Fund.     (2) The fund shall consist of:   (a) gifts, grants, devises, donations, and bequests of real property, personal property, or services, from any source, made to the fund; and     (b) any additional amounts as appropriated by the Legislature.       (3) The fund shall be administered by the director of the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council.     (4) The fund money shall be used for the following activities:   (a) to support a respite care information and referral system;     (b) to educate and train caregivers and respite care providers; and     (c) to provide grants to caregivers.       (5) An individual who receives services paid for from the fund shall:   (a) be a resident of Utah; and     (b) be a primary care giver for:   (i) an aging individual; or     (ii) an individual with a cognitive, mental, or physical disability.         (6) The fund money may not be used for:   (a) administrative expenses that are normally provided for by legislative appropriation; or     (b) direct services or support mechanisms that are available from or provided by another government or private agency.       (7) All interest and other earnings derived from the fund money shall be deposited into the fund.     (8) The state treasurer shall invest the money in the fund under Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act.    Amended by Chapter 168, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-122 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 1 - Department of Human Services Administration|Section 122 - Child pornography.

 Effective 7/1/2021  62A-1-122. Child pornography.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Child pornography" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103.     (b) "Secure" means to prevent and prohibit access, electronic upload, transmission, or transfer of an image.       (2) The department or a division within the department may not retain child pornography longer than is necessary to comply with the requirements of this section.     (3) When the department or a division within the department obtains child pornography as a result of an employee unlawfully viewing child pornography, the department or division shall consult with and follow the guidance of the Division of Human Resource Management regarding personnel action and local law enforcement regarding retention of the child pornography.     (4) When the department or a division within the department obtains child pornography as a result of a report or an investigation, the department or division shall immediately secure the child pornography, or the electronic device if the child pornography is digital, and contact the law enforcement office that has jurisdiction over the area where the division's case is located.    Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 2 - National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account Act|Section 201 - Title.

 Effective 5/13/2014  62A-1-201. Title.  This part is known as the "National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account Act." Enacted by Chapter 37, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 62A-1-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Human Services|Part 2 - National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account Act|Section 202 - National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account.

 Effective 5/5/2021  62A-1-202. National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account.    (1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues Restricted Account."     (2) The account shall be funded by:   (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;     (b) private contributions; and     (c) donations or grants from public or private entities.       (3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:   (a) qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;     (b) are selected by the owners that, either on an individual or joint basis, own a controlling interest in a legal entity that is a franchised member of the internationally recognized national governing body for professional men's basketball in the United States;     (c) are headquartered within the state;     (d) create or support programs that focus on issues affecting women and children within the state, with an emphasis on health and education; and     (e) have a board of directors that disperses all funds of the organization.       (4)   (a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the department to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3).     (b) An organization that receives a distribution from the department in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to:   (i) create or support programs that focus on issues affecting women and children, with an emphasis on health and education;     (ii) create or sponsor programs that will benefit residents within the state; and     (iii) pay the costs of issuing or reordering National Professional Men's Basketball Team Support of Women and Children Issues support special group license plate decals.       (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the department to receive a distribution under this Subsection (4).       (5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing.    Amended by Chapter 356, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 101 - Definitions.

62A-3-101. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Adult" or "high risk adult" means a person 18 years of age or older who experiences a condition:   (a) that places the person at a high risk of being unable to care for himself:   (i) as determined by assessment; and     (ii) due to the onset of a physical or cognitive impairment or frailty; and       (b) for which the person is not eligible to receive services under:   (i)Chapter 5, Services for People with Disabilities; or     (ii)Chapter 15, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act.         (2) "Aging" and "aged" means a person 60 years of age or older.     (3) "Area agency" means an area agency that provides services to the aged, high risk adults, or both within a planning and service area.     (4) "Area agency on aging" means a public or private nonprofit agency or office designated by the division to:   (a) operate within a planning and service area of the state; and     (b) develop and implement a broad range of services for the aged in the area described in Subsection (4)(a).       (5) "Area agency on high risk adults" means a public or private nonprofit agency or office designated by the division to:   (a) operate within a planning and service area of the state; and     (b) develop and implement services for high risk adults in the area described in Subsection (5)(a).       (6) "Board" means the Board of Aging and Adult Services.     (7) "Director" means the director of the division.     (8) "Division" means the Division of Aging and Adult Services within the department.     (9) "Personal care attendant" means a person who:   (a) is selected by:   (i) an aged person;     (ii) an agent of an aged person;     (iii) a high risk adult; or     (iv) an agent of a high risk adult; and       (b) provides personal services to the:   (i) aged person described in Subsection (9)(a)(i); or     (ii) high risk adult described in Subsection (9)(a)(iii).         (10) "Personal services" means nonmedical care and support, including assisting a person with:   (a) meal preparation;     (b) eating;     (c) bathing;     (d) dressing;     (e) personal hygiene; or     (f) daily living activities.       (11) "Planning and service area" means a geographical area of the state designated by the division for purposes of planning, development, delivery, and overall administration of services for the aged or high risk adults.     (12)   (a) "Public funds" means state or federal funds that are disbursed by:   (i) the Department of Health;     (ii) the division;     (iii) an area agency; or     (iv) an area agency on aging.       (b) "Public funds" includes:   (i) Medicaid funds; and     (ii) Medicaid waiver funds.        Amended by Chapter 107, 2005 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 102 - Division created.

62A-3-102. Division created.  There is created a Division of Aging and Adult Services within the department, under the administration and general supervision of the executive director.  Amended by Chapter 181, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 103 - Director of division -- Appointment -- Qualifications.

62A-3-103. Director of division -- Appointment -- Qualifications.    (1) The director of the division shall be appointed by the executive director with the concurrence of the board.     (2) The director shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in matters concerning the aging and adult populations.     (3) The director is the administrative head of the division.    Amended by Chapter 104, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-104.2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 104.2 - Contracts for services.

62A-3-104.2. Contracts for services.  When an area agency has established a plan to provide services authorized by this chapter, and those services meet standards fixed by rules of the board, the area agency may enter into a contract with the division for services to be furnished by that area agency for an agreed compensation to be paid by the division.  Amended by Chapter 254, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-104.3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 104.3 - Disbursal of public funds -- Background check of a personal care attendant.

 Effective 5/12/2015  62A-3-104.3. Disbursal of public funds -- Background check of a personal care attendant.    (1) For purposes of this section, "office" means the same as that term is defined in Section 62A-2-101.     (2) Public funds may not be disbursed to a personal care attendant as payment for personal services rendered to an aged person or high risk adult unless the office approves the personal care attendant to have direct access and provide services to children or vulnerable adults pursuant to Section 62A-2-120.     (3) For purposes of Subsection (2), the office shall conduct a background check of a personal care attendant:   (a) who desires to receive public funds as payment for the personal services described in Subsection (2); and     (b) using the same procedures established for a background check of an applicant for a license under Section 62A-2-120.      Amended by Chapter 255, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 105 - Matching requirements for state and federal Older American funds.

62A-3-105. Matching requirements for state and federal Older American funds.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a local area agency on aging that receives state or federal Older Americans Act Supportive Services, Older Americans Act Congregate Meals, or Older Americans Act Home Delivered Meals related funds from the division to provide programs and services under this chapter shall match those funds in an amount at least equal to:   (a) 15% of service dollars; and     (b) 25% of administrative dollars.       (2) A local area agency on aging is not required to match cash-in-lieu funds related to the Home Delivered Meals program or congregate meals.     (3) A local area agency on aging may include services, property, or other in-kind contributions to meet the administrative dollars match but may only use cash to meet the service dollars match.    Amended by Chapter 110, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-106 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 106 - Eligibility criteria.

62A-3-106. Eligibility criteria.  Eligibility for services provided by the division directly or through contractual arrangements shall be determined by criteria established by the division and approved by the board.  Enacted by Chapter 1, 1988 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-106.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 106.5 - Agency responsible to investigate and provide services.

62A-3-106.5. Agency responsible to investigate and provide services.    (1) For purposes of this section, "responsible agency" means the agency responsible to investigate or provide services in a particular case under the rules established under Subsection (2)(a).     (2) In order to avoid duplication in responding to a report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult who resides in a long-term care facility, the division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that establish procedures to:   (a) determine whether Adult Protective Services or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will be responsible to investigate or provide services in a particular case; and     (b) determine whether, and under what circumstances, the agency described in Subsection (2)(a) that is not the responsible agency will provide assistance to the responsible agency in a particular case.       (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), or the rules made pursuant to Subsection (2), Adult Protective Services shall be the agency within the division that is responsible for receiving all reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult as provided in Section 62A-3-305.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-107 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 107 - Requirements for establishing division policy.

62A-3-107. Requirements for establishing division policy.    (1) The board is the program policymaking body for the division and for programs funded with state and federal money under Sections 62A-3-104.1 and 62A-3-104.2. In establishing policy and reviewing existing policy, the board shall seek input from local area agencies, consumers, providers, advocates, division staff, and other interested parties as determined by the board.     (2) The board shall establish, by rule, procedures for developing its policies which ensure that local area agencies are given opportunity to comment and provide input on any new policy of the board and on any proposed changes in the board's existing policy. The board shall also provide a mechanism for review of its existing policy and for consideration of policy changes that are proposed by those local area agencies.     (3) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but, at the executive director's discretion, 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 286, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 62A-3-107.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services|Part 1 - Division and Board of Aging and Adult Services|Section 107.5 - Allocation of funds to acquire facilities.

62A-3-107.5. Allocation of funds to acquire facilities.    (1)   (a) The board may make grants to local area agencies on aging to acquire facilities to provide community-based services for aged persons. Grants under this section shall be made solely from appropriations made to the division for implementation of this section.     (b) Acquisition of a facility may include acquisition of real property, construction of a new facility, acquisition of an existing facility, or alteration, renovation, or improvement of an existing facility.     (c) The local area agency may allocate grants received under this section to a local nonprofit or governmental agency that owns or operates a facility to provide community-based services for aged persons.       (2) A local area agency on aging or the local nonprofit or governmental agency that owns or operates the facility and receives grant money from the area agency shall provide a matching contribution of at least 25% of the grant funds it receives under this section. A matching contribution may include funds, services, property, or other in-kind contributions.     (3) In making grants under this section, the board may consider:   (a) the extent and availability of public and private funding to operate programs in the facility to be acquired and to provide for maintenance of that facility;     (b) the need for community-based services in the geographical area served by the area agency on aging;     (c) the availability of private and local funds to assist in acquisition, alteration, renovation, or improvement of the facility; and     (d) the extent and level of support for acquisition of the facility from local government officials, private citizens, interest groups, and others.       (4) Grants to local area agencies on aging and any local nonprofit or governmental agency that owns or operates a facility and receives grant money from the area agency under this section are subject to the oversight and control by the division described in Subsection 62A-3-104(8).     (5) It is the intent of the Legislature that the grants made under this section serve the statewide purpose of providing support for senior citizens throughout the state, and that the grants shall be made to serve as effectively as possible the facilities in greatest need of assistance.    Enacted by Chapter 299, 1996 General Session