Section 1007 – Exemptions.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-1007. Exemptions. Peace officers, as defined under Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications, acting in their official capacity as peace officers in undercover roles and assignments, are exempt from the provisions of this act. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
Section 1002 – Rulemaking power to director.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-1002. Rulemaking power to director. In accordance with this part and Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the director shall make rules regulating: (1) disciplinary actions for employees subject to discipline under Section 63A-17-1005; (2) the testing of employees for the use of controlled substances or alcohol as provided in Section […]
Section 1003 – Reporting of convictions under federal and state drug laws.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-1003. Reporting of convictions under federal and state drug laws. (1) An employee who is convicted under a federal or state criminal statute regulating the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance shall report the conviction to the director of the employee’s agency within five calendar days after the date […]
Section 1004 – Drug testing of state employees.
Effective 5/4/2022 63A-17-1004. Drug testing of state employees. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), when there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is using a controlled substance or alcohol unlawfully during work hours, an employee may be required to submit to medically accepted testing procedures for a determination of whether the employee is using […]
Section 1005 – Discipline of employees.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-1005. Discipline of employees. An employee shall be subject to the rules of discipline of the director made in accordance with Section 63A-17-1002, if the employee: (1) refuses to submit to testing procedures provided in Section 63A-17-1004; (2) refuses to complete a drug rehabilitation program in accordance with Subsection 63A-17-1006(3); (3) is convicted […]
Section 1006 – Violations and penalties.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-1006. Violations and penalties. In addition to other criminal penalties provided by law, an employee who: (1) fails to notify the employee’s director under Section 63A-17-1003 is subject to disciplinary proceedings as established by the director by rule in accordance with Section 63A-17-1002; (2) refuses to submit to testing procedures provided for in […]
Section 805 – State employee matching supplemental defined contribution benefit.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-805. State employee matching supplemental defined contribution benefit. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Qualifying account” means: (i) a defined contribution plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is sponsored by the Utah State Retirement Board; (ii) a deemed Individual Retirement Account authorized under the Internal Revenue Code, […]
Section 806 – Definitions — Infant at Work Pilot Program — Administration — Report.
Affected by 63I-2-263 on 6/30/2023 Effective 5/4/2022 63A-17-806. Definitions — Infant at Work Pilot Program — Administration — Report. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Eligible employee” means an employee who has been employed by the Department of Health for a minimum of: (i) 12 consecutive months; and (ii) 1,250 hours, excluding paid time […]
Section 807 – Department award program.
Effective 6/1/2022 63A-17-807. Department award program. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Department” means the Department of Government Operations, the Department of Agriculture and Food, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Workforce Services, the Department of […]
Section 904 – Political activity of employees — Rules and regulations — Highway patrol — Hatch Act.
Effective 7/1/2021 63A-17-904. Political activity of employees — Rules and regulations — Highway patrol — Hatch Act. (1) Except as otherwise provided by law or by rules made under this section for federally aided programs, the provisions of this section apply with regard to political activity of career service employees in all grades and positions. […]