Section 401 – Creation of identity documents — Issuance to citizens, nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens — Exceptions.
63G-12-401. Creation of identity documents — Issuance to citizens, nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens — Exceptions. (1) The following entities may create, publish, or otherwise manufacture an identification document, identification card, or identification certificate and possess an engraved plate or other device for the printing of an identification document: (a) a federal, state, or […]
Section 402 – Receipt of state, local, or federal public benefits — Verification — Exceptions — Fraudulently obtaining benefits — Criminal penalties — Annual report.
Effective 5/4/2022 63G-12-402. Receipt of state, local, or federal public benefits — Verification — Exceptions — Fraudulently obtaining benefits — Criminal penalties — Annual report. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3) or when exempted by federal law, an agency or political subdivision of the state shall verify the lawful presence in the United […]
Section 302 – Status verification system — Registration and use — Performance of services — Unlawful practice.
63G-12-302. Status verification system — Registration and use — Performance of services — Unlawful practice. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Contract” means an agreement for the procurement of goods or services that is awarded through a request for proposals process with a public employer and includes a sole source contract. (b) “Contractor” means […]
Section 303 – Liability protections.
63G-12-303. Liability protections. (1) On or after the program start date, a private employer may not be held civilly liable under state law in a cause of action for the private employer’s unlawful hiring of an unauthorized alien if: (a) the private employer complies with Subsection 63G-12-301(2); and (b) the information obtained after verification under […]
Section 304 – Voluntary registration by private employer certifying participation in verification.
63G-12-304. Voluntary registration by private employer certifying participation in verification. (1) (a) On or after the program start date, a private employer may register with the department certifying that the private employer is in compliance with Subsection 63G-12-301(2). (b) A private employer may register with the department under this section regardless of whether the private […]
Section 305 – Administrative actions — Defenses.
63G-12-305. Administrative actions — Defenses. (1) On and after the program start date and in accordance with Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the department may bring agency action against a private employer who violates Subsection 63G-12-301(1) to impose a penalty described in Section 63G-12-306. (2) (a) To determine whether an employee is an unauthorized alien […]
Section 306 – Penalties.
Effective 6/1/2022 63G-12-306. Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Applicable license” means a license issued under: (i)Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act; (ii)Title 58, Occupations and Professions; or (iii)Title 61, Securities Division – Real Estate Division. (b) “First violation” means the first time the department imposes a penalty under this section, regardless of […]
Section 206 – Eligibility to obtain and maintain an immediate family permit.
63G-12-206. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an immediate family permit. To be eligible to obtain or maintain an immediate family permit, an undocumented individual shall: (1) live in Utah; (2) be a member of a guest worker’s immediate family; and (3) provide relevant contact information and regularly update the relevant contact information in a manner […]
Section 207 – Application and renewal process.
63G-12-207. Application and renewal process. (1) The department may not issue a permit under this part until the program is implemented under Section 63G-12-202. (2) The department shall: (a) create a permit that: (i) is of impervious material that is resistant to wear or damage; and (ii) minimizes the risk that the permit may be […]
Section 208 – Conditions during permit term.
63G-12-208. Conditions during permit term. (1) A permit holder shall continue to meet the eligibility criteria under Section 63G-12-205 or 63G-12-206 for the type of permit held by the permit holder. (2) A permit is automatically revoked if after issuance of the permit: (a) the permit holder to whom it is issued is convicted of, […]