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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Effective 5/4/2022 13-1-2. Creation and functions of department — Divisions created — Fees — Commerce Service Account. (1) (a) There is created the Department of Commerce. (b) The department shall: (i) execute and administer state laws regulating business activities and occupations affecting the public interest; and (ii) ensure that any training or certification required of […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
