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 304 – Action challenging closed meeting.
Effective 5/8/2018 52-4-304. Action challenging closed meeting. (1) Notwithstanding the procedure established under Subsection 63G-2-202(7), in any action brought under the authority of this chapter to challenge the legality of a closed meeting held by a public body, the court shall: (a) review the recording or written minutes of the closed meeting in camera; and […]
Section 305 – Criminal penalty for closed meeting violation.
52-4-305. Criminal penalty for closed meeting violation. In addition to any other penalty under this chapter, a member of a public body who knowingly or intentionally violates or who knowingly or intentionally abets or advises a violation of any of the closed meeting provisions of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Enacted […]