Section 202 – Penalties.
52-8-202. Penalties. If an elected official’s photograph or likeness appears on any report in violation of this section that was prepared under the authority or at the direction of the elected official, that elected official is personally liable for the cost of preparing and distributing the report. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General […]
Section 102 – “Public officer” defined.
52-7-102. “Public officer” defined. As used in this chapter: “Public officer” means a member of the Utah State Senate, a member of the Utah State House of Representatives, the governor, lieutenant governor, state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, or any justice or judge of a court of record. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 […]
Section 201 – Reimbursement of attorney fees and court costs in Article V lawsuits.
52-7-201. Reimbursement of attorney fees and court costs in Article V lawsuits. If any public officer is named as a defendant in a civil suit that alleges a violation of Article V of the Utah Constitution, and that lawsuit is dismissed or results in a judgment in favor of the defendant, the public officer may, […]
Section 202 – Procedure for submitting claim — Representation of certain public officers by named counsel — Certain claims barred.
52-7-202. Procedure for submitting claim — Representation of certain public officers by named counsel — Certain claims barred. (1) From and after July 1, 1987, within 30 days after a public officer is served with a copy of the complaint, a public officer named as a defendant in a civil suit that alleges a violation […]
Section 203 – No review by Board of Examiners.
52-7-203. No review by Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners may not review any claims submitted under the authority of this chapter. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
Section 204 – Claim and bill given to legislative fiscal analyst and Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel — Independent review available — Private sources of funds to be considered — Power of Legislature to adjust or refuse claim.
52-7-204. Claim and bill given to legislative fiscal analyst and Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel — Independent review available — Private sources of funds to be considered — Power of Legislature to adjust or refuse claim. (1) A public officer who meets the requirements of this chapter shall submit the public officer’s claim […]
Section 301 – Retrospective application of chapter.
52-7-301. Retrospective application of chapter. This chapter applies to any claim arising prior to the effective date of this chapter if that claim is filed with the Legislature within two years after the lawsuit was filed. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
Section 201 – Prohibition.
52-8-201. Prohibition. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a government entity may not include, as part of any report, the photograph or likeness of any elected official. (2) A report may contain the photograph or likeness of the chief executive officer of a government entity if the report is promotional literature. Renumbered and Amended […]
Section 302 – Suit to void final action — Limitation — Exceptions.
52-4-302. Suit to void final action — Limitation — Exceptions. (1) (a) Any final action taken in violation of Section 52-4-201, 52-4-202, 52-4-207, or 52-4-209 is voidable by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) A court may not void a final action taken by a public body for failure to comply with the posting written […]
Section 303 – Enforcement of chapter — Suit to compel compliance.
52-4-303. Enforcement of chapter — Suit to compel compliance. (1) The attorney general and county attorneys of the state shall enforce this chapter. (2) The attorney general shall, on at least a yearly basis, provide notice to all public bodies that are subject to this chapter of any material changes to the requirements for the […]