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UT Code § 12-1-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 12 - Collection Agencies|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 8 - Designating and limiting activities as to assignments.

12-1-8. Designating and limiting activities as to assignments.  Any collector having complied with the provisions of this chapter, may receive accounts, bills or other indebtedness, take assignments for the purpose of collections, and at the direction of the assignor bring suit as assignee, provided however, that all accounts shall be within the statute of limitations as provided by law. All legal processes, pleadings, and court representations shall be prepared and conducted by a duly licensed attorney, and a copy of summons and complaint, in all cases, shall be served on defendants.  Amended by Chapter 171, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 12-1-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 12 - Collection Agencies|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 9 - Information void if no bond filed by collection agency.

12-1-9. Information void if no bond filed by collection agency.    (1) As used in this section, "consumer reporting agency" means any person transacting business in this state who, for a fee, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information about consumers for the purpose of providing consumer reports to third parties.     (2) Information about the credit rating or credit worthiness of a consumer supplied to a consumer reporting agency by a collection agency as defined under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1692 et seq., that does not have a bond on file with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code as required under this chapter, is void on its face.    Enacted by Chapter 111, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 12-1-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 12 - Collection Agencies|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 10 - Applications -- Fees.

12-1-10. Applications -- Fees.    (1) Each application for registration under this chapter shall be made on a form provided by the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.     (2) Each applicant shall pay to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code an application fee determined under Section 63J-1-504.    Amended by Chapter 183, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 1 - Legislative findings and declarations.

13-1-1. Legislative findings and declarations.  The Legislature finds that many businesses and occupations in the state have a pronounced physical and economic impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state. The Legislature further finds that while the overall impact is generally beneficial to the public, the potential for harm and injury frequently warrants intervention by state government. The Legislature declares that it is appropriate and necessary for state government to protect its citizens from harmful and injurious acts by persons offering or providing essential or necessary goods and services to the general public. The Legislature further declares that business regulation should not be unfairly discriminatory. However, the general public interest shall be recognized and regarded as the primary purpose of all regulation by state government. Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 3 - Executive director.

 Effective 5/12/2020  13-1-3. Executive director.    (1) The department shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of the executive director of commerce. The executive director shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall establish the executive director's salary within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.     (2) The executive director shall employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department.    Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 4 - Centralization of duties.

13-1-4. Centralization of duties.  The department shall centralize the duties and responsibilities of its divisions and agencies in order to:  (1) reduce and avoid duplication;     (2) provide efficient planning and management services; and     (3) maximize utilization of resources.    Enacted by Chapter 322, 1983 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 5 - Executive director's authority over division directors.

13-1-5. Executive director's authority over division directors.  The executive director has policymaking and management jurisdiction over directors of the divisions and agencies within the department. He shall appoint the division directors, subject to approval by the governor, unless otherwise provided by law and shall determine their compensation.  Enacted by Chapter 322, 1983 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 6 - Rules and regulations.

13-1-6. Rules and regulations.    (1) The executive director shall prescribe rules and procedures for the management and operation of the department, the conduct of its employees, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, books, documents, and property.     (2) The department and its divisions, in contemplation, formulation, and passage of rules pursuant to Subsection (1), shall acknowledge and consider the facilitation of commerce in all its forms, including reliable electronic commerce, for the benefit of both consumers and businesses.    Amended by Chapter 86, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 7 - Budgets.

13-1-7. Budgets.  The department shall prepare and submit to the governor a proposed budget for each division or agency within the department to be included in the budget submitted by the governor to the Legislature for the fiscal year following the convening of the Legislature in an annual general session.  Amended by Chapter 21, 1985 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 8 - Annual report.

13-1-8. Annual report.  The department shall prepare and submit to the governor and the Legislature by October 1 of each year an annual report of the operation, activities and goals of the department, its divisions, and agencies for the preceding fiscal year.  Enacted by Chapter 322, 1983 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-8.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 8.5 - Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.

13-1-8.5. Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.    (1) The Department of Commerce and its divisions shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in their adjudicative proceedings.     (2) The department may contract with other state agencies or departments to conduct hearings in its name or in the name of its divisions or agencies.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 11 - Employment of administrative law judges.

13-1-11. Employment of administrative law judges.  The department may employ administrative law judges to conduct hearings for the department, its divisions, and agencies, and to advise the executive director, division directors, and agency boards on hearing and rulemaking procedures.  Enacted by Chapter 322, 1983 General Session
UT Code § 13-1-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 15 - Exemptions from licensure.

 Effective 5/8/2018  13-1-15. Exemptions from licensure.  Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, the following individuals may engage in the practice of an occupation or profession regulated by this title, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this title:  (1) an individual licensed under the laws of this state, other than under this title, to practice or engage in an occupation or profession, while engaged in the lawful, professional, and competent practice of that occupation or profession;     (2) an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other federal agency while engaged in activities regulated under this title as a part of employment with that federal agency if the individual holds a valid license to practice the regulated occupation or profession issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the department; and     (3) the spouse of an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States while the individual is stationed within this state, if:   (a) the spouse holds a valid license to practice the regulated occupation or profession issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the department; and     (b) the license is current and the spouse is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction of licensure.      Enacted by Chapter 462, 2018 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number previously repealed.
UT Code § 13-1-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Department of Commerce|Section 16 - Latino Community Support Restricted Account.

 Effective 10/15/2020  13-1-16. Latino Community Support Restricted Account.    (1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Latino Community Support 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)   (a) The state treasurer shall invest money in the account according to Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act.     (b) The Division of Finance shall deposit interest or other earnings derived from investment of account money into the General Fund.       (4) Subject to appropriation, the department shall distribute the money in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:   (a) are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and     (b) have as a primary part of the organization's mission to strengthen the state's Latino community by:   (i) creating strong leaders through education and mentoring;     (ii) providing scholarships and educational financial support; and     (iii) recognizing academic and vocational achievement, and school and community leadership.         (5) The department may also expend funds in the account to pay the costs of issuing or reordering Latino Community support special group license plate decals.     (6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to receive money under this section.    Enacted by Chapter 405, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 1 - Creation of division -- Responsibilities.

13-1a-1. Creation of division -- Responsibilities.  There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code which is responsible for corporation and commercial code filings in this state.  Amended by Chapter 225, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 2 - Director to supervise division -- Appointment.

13-1a-2. Director to supervise division -- Appointment.  The division shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of a director. The director shall be appointed by the executive director of the Department of Commerce with the approval of the governor. The director shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor.  Amended by Chapter 225, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 3 - Employment and compensation of personnel -- Compensation of director.

 Effective 7/1/2021  13-1a-3. Employment and compensation of personnel -- Compensation of director.  The director, with the approval of the executive director, may employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the division at salaries established by the executive director according to standards established by the Division of Human Resource Management. The executive director shall establish the salary of the director according to standards established by the Division of Human Resource Management. Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 4 - Annual budget.

13-1a-4. Annual budget.  On or before the 1st day of October each year, the director shall prepare and submit to the executive director an annual budget of the administrative expenses of the division.  Amended by Chapter 135, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 5 - Authority of director.

 Effective 5/13/2014  13-1a-5. Authority of director.  The director has authority:  (1) to make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to administer the responsibilities of the division;     (2) to investigate, upon complaint, the corporation and commercial code filings and compliance governed by the laws administered and enforced by the division; and     (3) under the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, to take administrative action against persons in violation of the division rules and the laws administered by it, including the issuance of cease and desist orders.    Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 6 - Powers of Division of Corporations and Commercial Code -- Document retention.

13-1a-6. Powers of Division of Corporations and Commercial Code -- Document retention.    (1) The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code shall have the power and authority reasonably necessary to enable it to efficiently administer the laws and rules for which it is responsible and to perform the duties imposed upon it by law.     (2) The division has authority under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to make rules and procedures for the processing, retention, and disposal of filed documents to efficiently utilize electronic and computerized document image storage and retrieval.     (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 63A-12-105, original documents filed in the division offices may not be considered property of the state if electronic image reproductions thereof which comply with the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, are retained by the division.    Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 7 - Hearing powers.

13-1a-7. Hearing powers.    (1) The director, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, may hold or cause to be held administrative hearings regarding any matter affecting the division or the incorporation or registration activities of any business governed by the laws administered by the division.     (2) The director or the director's designee, for the purposes outlined in this chapter or any chapter administered by the division, may administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses, and compel the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and evidence.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 8 - Violation of restraining or injunctive order -- Civil penalty.

13-1a-8. Violation of restraining or injunctive order -- Civil penalty.  If any restraining order or injunction issued under this chapter is violated, the division may submit a motion for, or the court on its own motion may impose, a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each day a restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued under this chapter is violated, if the party has received notice of the restraining order or injunction.  Enacted by Chapter 9, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 13-1a-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1a - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code|Section 9 - Fees of Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

13-1a-9. Fees of Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.  In addition to the fees prescribed by Title 16, Chapter 6a, Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, and Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act, the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code shall receive and determine fees pursuant to Section 63J-1-504 for filing articles of incorporation or amendments of insurance corporations, of canal or irrigation corporations organized for furnishing water to lands owned by the members thereof exclusively, or of water users' associations organized in conformity with the requirements of the United States under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, and which are authorized to furnish water only to their stockholders. No license fee may be imposed on insurance corporations, canal or irrigation corporations organized for furnishing water to lands owned by the members thereof exclusively, or water users' associations organized in conformity with the requirements of the United States under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, and which are authorized to furnish water only to the stockholders at the time any such corporation files its articles of incorporation, articles of amendment increasing the number of authorized shares, or articles of merger or consolidation, any provision of Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act, to the contrary notwithstanding.  Amended by Chapter 183, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 13-2-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Division of Consumer Protection|Section 1 - Consumer protection division established -- Functions.

 Effective 5/5/2021  13-2-1. Consumer protection division established -- Functions.    (1) There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Consumer Protection.     (2) The division shall administer and enforce the following:   (a)Chapter 5, Unfair Practices Act;     (b)Chapter 10a, Music Licensing Practices Act;     (c)Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act;     (d)Chapter 15, Business Opportunity Disclosure Act;     (e)Chapter 20, New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act;     (f)Chapter 21, Credit Services Organizations Act;     (g)Chapter 22, Charitable Solicitations Act;     (h)Chapter 23, Health Spa Services Protection Act;     (i)Chapter 25a, Telephone and Facsimile Solicitation Act;     (j)Chapter 26, Telephone Fraud Prevention Act;     (k)Chapter 28, Prize Notices Regulation Act;     (l)Chapter 32a, Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Transaction Information Act;     (m)Chapter 34, Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act;     (n)Chapter 34a, Utah Postsecondary School State Authorization Act;     (o)Chapter 41, Price Controls During Emergencies Act;     (p)Chapter 42, Uniform Debt-Management Services Act;     (q)Chapter 49, Immigration Consultants Registration Act;     (r)Chapter 51, Transportation Network Company Registration Act;     (s)Chapter 52, Residential Solar Energy Disclosure Act;     (t)Chapter 53, Residential, Vocational and Life Skills Program Act;     (u)Chapter 54, Ticket Website Sales Act;     (v)Chapter 56, Ticket Transferability Act; and     (w)Chapter 57, Maintenance Funding Practices Act.      Amended by Chapter 266, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 13-2-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Division of Consumer Protection|Section 2 - Director of division -- Appointment.

13-2-2. Director of division -- Appointment.  The division shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of a director. The director shall be appointed by the executive director of commerce with the approval of the governor. The director shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor.  Amended by Chapter 93, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 13-2-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Division of Consumer Protection|Section 3 - Employment of personnel -- Compensation of director.

 Effective 7/1/2021  13-2-3. Employment of personnel -- Compensation of director.    (1) The director, with the approval of the executive director, may employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the division at salaries established by the executive director according to standards established by the Division of Human Resource Management.     (2) The executive director shall establish the salary of the director according to standards established by the Division of Human Resource Management.     (3) The director may employ specialists, technical experts, or investigators to participate or assist in investigations if they reasonably require expertise beyond that normally required for division personnel.     (4) An investigator employed pursuant to Subsection (3) may be designated a special function officer, as defined in Section 53-13-105, by the director, but is not eligible for retirement benefits under the Public Safety Employee's Retirement System.    Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 13-2-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Division of Consumer Protection|Section 4 - Annual report -- Budget.

13-2-4. Annual report -- Budget.    (1) On or before the 1st day of October each year, the director in connection with the executive director shall report to the governor and the Legislature for the preceding fiscal year on the operations, activities, and goals of the division.     (2) The director shall prepare and submit to the executive director a budget of the administrative expenses for the division.    Enacted by Chapter 57, 1983 General Session
UT Code § 13-2-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Division of Consumer Protection|Section 5 - Powers of director.

13-2-5. Powers of director.  The director has authority to:  (1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, issue rules to administer and enforce the chapters listed in Section 13-2-1;     (2) investigate the activities of any business governed by the laws administered and enforced by the division;     (3) take administrative and judicial action against persons in violation of the division rules and the laws administered and enforced by it, including the issuance of cease and desist orders;     (4) coordinate, cooperate, and assist with business and industry desiring or attempting to correct unfair business practices between competitors;     (5) provide consumer information and education to the public and assist any organization providing such services; and     (6) coordinate with, assist, and utilize the assistance of federal, state, and local agencies in the performance of the director's duties and the protection of the public.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session