Section 301 – Employing unauthorized alien — Verification of employment eligibility.
63G-12-301. Employing unauthorized alien — Verification of employment eligibility. (1) On and after the program start date, an employer may not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien who does not hold a permit. (2) On and after the program start date, a private employer employing 15 or more employees within the state for each working day […]
Section 204 – Obtaining a permit — Uses of permit.
63G-12-204. Obtaining a permit — Uses of permit. (1) An undocumented individual shall obtain a permit: (a) before providing services to a person in this state under a contract for hire; or (b) in accordance with Subsection (2), by no later than 30 days from the day on which the undocumented individual enters into a […]
Section 205 – Eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a guest worker permit.
63G-12-205. Eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a guest worker permit. (1) To be eligible to obtain or maintain a guest worker permit, an undocumented individual shall: (a) (i) be 18 years of age or older; or (ii) if younger than 18 years of age, have the permission of a parent or guardian; (b) live […]
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, […]
Section 209 – Proficiency standards for English.
Effective 5/10/2016 63G-12-209. Proficiency standards for English. (1) A permit holder shall in good faith use best efforts to become proficient in the English language at or above the equivalent to an intermediate level on a language proficiency assessment test used by the State Board of Education for purposes of secondary school students. (2) An […]
Section 105 – Implementation to be consistent with federal law and civil rights.
63G-12-105. Implementation to be consistent with federal law and civil rights. A state or local agency shall implement this chapter in a manner that: (1) is consistent with federal laws that regulate immigration; (2) protects the civil rights of all persons; and (3) respects the privileges and immunities of United States citizens. Enacted by Chapter […]
Section 201 – Department to create program.
63G-12-201. Department to create program. (1) The department shall administer a program known as the “Guest Worker Program” created by this part. Under this program, the department shall: (a) seek one or more waivers, exemptions, or authorizations to implement the program as provided in Section 63G-12-202; (b) issue a permit as provided in Section 63G-12-207; […]
Section 202 – Federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations — Implementation without waiver, exemption, or authorization.
Effective 5/10/2016 63G-12-202. Federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations — Implementation without waiver, exemption, or authorization. (1) The department, under the direction of the governor, shall seek one or more federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations to implement the program. (2) The governor shall actively participate in the effort to obtain one or more federal waivers, exemptions, […]