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UT Code § 17B-2a-705 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 7 - Mosquito Abatement District Act|Section 705 - Taxation -- Additional levy -- Election.

 Effective 7/1/2021  17B-2a-705. Taxation -- Additional levy -- Election.    (1) If a mosquito abatement district board of trustees determines that the funds required during the next ensuing fiscal year will exceed the maximum amount that the district is authorized to levy under Subsection 17B-1-103(2)(g), the board of trustees may call an election on a date specified in Section 20A-1-204 and submit to district voters the question of whether the district should be authorized to impose an additional tax to raise the necessary additional funds.     (2) The board shall provide notice of the election:   (a)   (i) by posting one notice, and at least one additional notice per 2,000 population of the district, in places within the district that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the district, subject to a maximum of 10 notices; or     (ii) at least four weeks before the day of the election, by mailing notice to each registered voter in the district;       (b) by posting notice on the Utah Public Notice Website, created in Section 63A-16-601, for four weeks before the day of the election; and     (c) if the district has a website, by posting notice on the district's website for four weeks before the day of the election.       (3) No particular form of ballot is required, and no informalities in conducting the election may invalidate the election, if it is otherwise fairly conducted.     (4) At the election each ballot shall contain the words, "Shall the district be authorized to impose an additional tax to raise the additional sum of $____?"     (5) The board of trustees shall canvass the votes cast at the election, and, if a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the imposition of the tax, the district is authorized to impose an additional levy to raise the additional amount of money required.    Amended by Chapter 15, 2021 Special Session 1
UT Code § 17B-2a-706 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 7 - Mosquito Abatement District Act|Section 706 - Definitions -- Notice of intent to commence ultra-low volume treatment -- Exceptions.

 Effective 5/12/2020  17B-2a-706. Definitions -- Notice of intent to commence ultra-low volume treatment -- Exceptions.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Rural real property" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17B-2a-1107.     (b) "Social media platform" means a form of electronic communication that is available for public access.     (c) "Ultra-low volume treatment" or "ULV treatment" means a method of pesticide application that provides the minimum volume of liquid insecticide formulation per unit area for the efficient control of mosquitos.       (2)   (a) Beginning January 1, 2021, except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a mosquito abatement district shall provide public notice as soon as practicable before commencing a ULV treatment in a county of the first or second class.     (b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to a ULV treatment on rural real property.     (c) A mosquito abatement district may provide public notice under Subsection (2)(a) before commencing a ULV treatment in a county of the third through sixth class.       (3) The public notice required under Subsection (2)(a) shall include the ULV treatment:   (a) date;     (b) time; and     (c) place.       (4)   (a) A mosquito abatement district shall establish and maintain a:   (i) website; or     (ii) social media platform.       (b) A mosquito abatement district satisfies the public notice requirement under Subsection (2)(a) by posting the public notice on the mosquito abatement district's website or social media platform.      Enacted by Chapter 249, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 801 - Title.

17B-2a-801. Title.  This part is known as the "Public Transit District Act."  Enacted by Chapter 329, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-803 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 803 - Provisions applicable to public transit districts.

 Effective 5/10/2016  17B-2a-803. Provisions applicable to public transit districts.    (1)   (a) Each public transit district is governed by and has the powers stated in:   (i) this part; and     (ii) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), Chapter 1, Provisions Applicable to All Local Districts.       (b)   (i) Except for Sections 17B-1-301, 17B-1-311, and 17B-1-313, the following provisions do not apply to public transit districts:   (A)Chapter 1, Part 3, Board of Trustees; and     (B) Section 17B-2a-905.       (ii) A public transit district is not subject to Chapter 1, Part 6, Fiscal Procedures for Local Districts.         (2) This part applies only to public transit districts.     (3) A public transit district is not subject to the provisions of any other part of this chapter.     (4) If there is a conflict between a provision in Chapter 1, Provisions Applicable to All Local Districts, and a provision in this part, the provision in this part governs.     (5) The provisions of Subsection 53-3-202(3)(b) do not apply to a motor vehicle owned in whole or in part by a public transit district.    Amended by Chapter 273, 2016 General Session, (Coordination Clause)Amended by Chapter 273, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-805 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 805 - Limitations on authority of a public transit district.

17B-2a-805. Limitations on authority of a public transit district.    (1) A public transit district may not exercise control over a transit facility or public transit service or system owned or operated inside or outside the district by a governmental entity unless, upon mutually agreeable terms, the governmental entity consents.     (2)   (a) A public transit district may not establish, directly or indirectly, a public transit service or system, or acquire a facility necessary or incidental to a public transit service or system, in a manner or form that diverts, lessens, or competes for the patronage or revenue of a preexisting system of a publicly or privately owned public carrier furnishing like service, unless the district obtains the consent of the publicly or privately owned carrier.     (b) A public transit district's maintenance and operation of an existing system that the district acquires from a publicly or privately owned public carrier may not be considered to be the establishment of a public transit service or system under this Subsection (2).     (c) A public transit district's introduction, maintenance, or operation of a system may not be considered to be the establishment of a public transit service or system under this Subsection (2) if the service or system is introduced, maintained, or operated by the public transit district:   (i) as part of a program of projects approved by the Federal Transit Administration;     (ii) in cooperation with the state or a political subdivision of the state, pursuant to an interlocal agreement; or     (iii) in accordance with Title 72, Chapter 12, Travel Reduction Act.        Amended by Chapter 146, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-806 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 806 - Authority of the state or an agency of the state with respect to a public transit district -- Counties and municipalities authorized to provide funds to public transit district -- Equitable allocation of resources within the public transit district.

 Effective 5/9/2017  17B-2a-806. Authority of the state or an agency of the state with respect to a public transit district -- Counties and municipalities authorized to provide funds to public transit district -- Equitable allocation of resources within the public transit district.    (1) The state or an agency of the state may:   (a) make public contributions to a public transit district as in the judgment of the Legislature or governing board of the agency are necessary or proper;     (b) authorize a public transit district to perform, or aid and assist a public transit district in performing, an activity that the state or agency is authorized by law to perform.       (2)   (a) A county or municipality involved in the establishment and operation of a public transit district may provide funds necessary for the operation and maintenance of the district.     (b) A county's use of property tax funds to establish and operate a public transit district within any part of the county is a county purpose under Section 17-53-220.       (3)   (a) To allocate resources and funds for development and operation of a public transit district, whether received under this section or from other sources, a public transit district may:   (i) give priority to public transit services that feed rail fixed guideway services; and     (ii) allocate funds according to population distribution within the public transit district.       (b) The comptroller of a public transit district shall report the criteria and data supporting the allocation of resources and funds in the statement required in Section 17B-2a-812.      Amended by Chapter 121, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-809 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 809 - Public transit districts to submit agendas and minutes of board meetings.

17B-2a-809. Public transit districts to submit agendas and minutes of board meetings.    (1) The board of trustees of each public transit district shall submit to each constituent entity, as defined in Section 17B-1-701:   (a) a copy of the board agenda and a notice of the location and time of the board meeting within the same time frame provided to members of the board prior to the meeting; and     (b) a copy of the minutes of board meetings within five working days following approval of the minutes.       (2) The board may submit notices, agendas, and minutes by electronic mail if agreed to by the constituent entity as defined under Section 17B-1-701.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 329, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-810.1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 810.1 - Attorney general as legal counsel for a large public transit district -- Large public transit district may sue and be sued.

 Effective 5/8/2018  17B-2a-810.1. Attorney general as legal counsel for a large public transit district -- Large public transit district may sue and be sued.    (1) Subject to Subsection (2), in accordance with Title 67, Chapter 5, Attorney General, the Utah attorney general shall serve as legal counsel for a large public transit district.     (2)   (a) For any large public transit district in existence as of May 8, 2018, the transition to legal representation by the Utah attorney general shall occur as described in this Subsection (2), but no later than July 1, 2019.     (b)   (i) For any large public transit district in existence as of May 8, 2018, in partnership with the Utah attorney general, the board of trustees of the large public transit district shall study and develop a strategy to transition legal representation from a general counsel to the Utah attorney general.     (ii) In partnership with the Utah attorney general, the board of trustees of the large public transit district shall present a report to the Transportation Interim Committee before November 30, 2018, to:   (A) outline the transition strategy; and     (B) request any legislation that might be required for the transition.           (3) Sections 67-5-6 through 13, Attorney General Career Service Act, apply to representation of a large public transit district by the Utah attorney general.     (4) A large public transit district may sue, and it may be sued only on written contracts made by it or under its authority.     (5) In all matters requiring legal advice in the performance of the attorney general's duties and in the prosecution or defense of any action growing out of the performance of the attorney general's duties, the attorney general is the legal adviser of a large public transit district and shall perform any and all legal services required by the large public transit district.     (6) The attorney general shall aid in any investigation, hearing, or trial under the provisions of this part and institute and prosecute actions or proceedings for the enforcement of the provisions of the Constitution and statutes of this state or any rule or ordinance of the large public transit district affecting and related to public transit, persons, and property.    Enacted by Chapter 424, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-812 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 812 - Comptroller required to provide statement of revenues and expenditures.

17B-2a-812. Comptroller required to provide statement of revenues and expenditures.  The comptroller of each public transit district shall, as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year:  (1) prepare a statement of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year just ended, in the detail that the board of trustees prescribes; and     (2) transmit a copy of the statement to the chief executive officer of:   (a) each municipality within the district; and     (b) each county with unincorporated area within the district.      Enacted by Chapter 329, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-813 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 813 - Rights, benefits, and protective conditions for employees of a public transit district -- Strike prohibited -- Employees of an acquired transit system.

17B-2a-813. Rights, benefits, and protective conditions for employees of a public transit district -- Strike prohibited -- Employees of an acquired transit system.    (1) The rights, benefits, and other employee protective conditions and remedies of Section 13(c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5333(b), as determined by the Secretary of Labor, apply to a public transit district's establishment and operation of a public transit service or system.     (2)   (a) Employees of a public transit system established and operated by a public transit district have the right to:   (i) self-organization;     (ii) form, join, or assist labor organizations; and     (iii) bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.       (b) Employees of a public transit district and labor organizations may not join in a strike against the public transit system operated by the public transit district.     (c) Each public transit district shall:   (i) recognize and bargain exclusively with any labor organization representing a majority of the district's employees in an appropriate unit with respect to wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and welfare, pension, and retirement provisions; and     (ii) upon reaching agreement with the labor organization, enter into and execute a written contract incorporating the agreement.         (3) If a public transit district acquires an existing public transit system:   (a) all employees of the acquired system who are necessary for the operation of the acquired system, except executive and administrative officers and employees, shall be:   (i) transferred to and appointed employees of the acquiring public transit district; and     (ii) given sick leave, seniority, vacation, and pension or retirement credits in accordance with the acquired system's records;       (b) members and beneficiaries of a pension or retirement plan or other program of benefits that the acquired system has established shall continue to have rights, privileges, benefits, obligations, and status with respect to that established plan or program; and     (c) the public transit district may establish, amend, or modify, by agreement with employees or their authorized representatives, the terms, conditions, and provisions of a pension or retirement plan or of an amendment or modification of a pension or retirement plan.       (4) A pension administrator for a retirement plan sponsored by a public transit district or a person designated by the administrator shall maintain retirement records in accordance with Subsection 49-11-618(2).    Amended by Chapter 448, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-814 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 814 - Public transit district trustees, officers, and employees subject to Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act.

17B-2a-814. Public transit district trustees, officers, and employees subject to Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act.  Each trustee, officer, and employee of a public transit district is subject to the provisions of Title 67, Chapter 16, Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act.  Amended by Chapter 223, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-815 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 815 - Rates and charges for service -- Fare collection information private.

17B-2a-815. Rates and charges for service -- Fare collection information private.    (1) The board of trustees of a public transit district shall fix rates and charges for service provided by the district by a two-thirds vote of all board members.     (2) Rates and charges shall:   (a) be reasonable; and     (b) to the extent practicable:   (i) result in enough revenue to make the public transit system self supporting; and     (ii) be sufficient to:   (A) pay for district operating expenses;     (B) provide for repairs, maintenance, and depreciation of works and property that the district owns or operates;     (C) provide for the purchase, lease, or acquisition of property and equipment;     (D) pay the interest and principal of bonds that the district issues; and     (E) pay for contracts, agreements, leases, and other legal liabilities that the district incurs.           (3)   (a) In accordance with Section 63G-2-302, the following personal information received by the district from a customer through any debit, credit, or electronic fare payment process is a private record under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act:   (i) travel data, including:   (A) the identity of the purchasing individual or entity;     (B) travel dates, times, or frequency of use; and     (C) locations of use;       (ii) service type or vehicle identification used by the customer;     (iii) the unique transit pass identifier assigned to the customer; or     (iv) customer account information, including the cardholder's name, the credit or debit card number, the card issuer identification, or any other related information.       (b) Private records described in this Subsection (3) that are received by a public transit district may only be disclosed in accordance with Section 63G-2-202.      Amended by Chapter 216, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-817 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 817 - Voter approval required for property tax levy.

17B-2a-817. Voter approval required for property tax levy.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17B-1-1001 and in addition to a property tax under Section 17B-1-1103 to pay general obligation bonds of the district, a public transit district may levy a property tax, as provided in and subject to Chapter 1, Part 10, Local District Property Tax Levy, if:  (1) the district first submits the proposal to levy the property tax to voters within the district; and     (2) a majority of voters within the district voting on the proposal vote in favor of the tax at an election held for that purpose on a date specified in Section 20A-1-204.    Amended by Chapter 415, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17B-2a-818 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17B - Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts|Chapter 2a - Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Local Districts|Part 8 - Public Transit District Act|Section 818 - Requirements applicable to public transit district contracts.

17B-2a-818. Requirements applicable to public transit district contracts.    (1) A public transit district shall comply with the applicable provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code.     (2) If construction of a district facility or work exceeds $750,000, the construction shall be let as provided in:   (a)Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code; and     (b) Section 17B-2a-818.5.      Amended by Chapter 347, 2012 General Session