Section 14 – Unethical transactions — Duty to dismiss officer or employee — Right to rescind or void contract.
67-16-14. Unethical transactions — Duty to dismiss officer or employee — Right to rescind or void contract. If any transaction is entered into in violation of Section 67-16-6, 67-16-7, or 67-16-8, the state, political subdivision, or agency involved: (1) shall dismiss the public officer or public employee who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter from […]
Section 15 – Complaint — Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission.
Effective 5/8/2018 67-16-15. Complaint — Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission. A person may file a complaint for an alleged violation of this chapter by a political subdivision officer or employee in accordance with Title 63A, Chapter 15, Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission. Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
Section 10 – Inducing others to violate chapter.
67-16-10. Inducing others to violate chapter. No person shall induce or seek to induce any public officer or public employee to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Chapter 147, 1989 General Session
Section 11 – Applicability of provisions.
Effective 5/10/2016 67-16-11. Applicability of provisions. (1) As used in this section, “government position” means the position of a legislator, public officer, or public employee. (2) The provisions of this chapter: (a) apply to all public officers and public employees; and (b) do not apply to a conflict of interest that exists between two or […]
Section 12 – Penalties for violation — Removal from office or dismissal from employment.
67-16-12. Penalties for violation — Removal from office or dismissal from employment. In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law: (1) any public officer or public employee who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter, with the exception of Sections 67-16-6 and 67-16-7, shall be dismissed from employment or removed from office […]
Section 2 – Purpose of chapter.
67-16-2. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth standards of conduct for officers and employees of the state of Utah and its political subdivisions in areas where there are actual or potential conflicts of interest between their public duties and their private interests. In this manner the Legislature intends to […]
Section 4 – Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information — Using position to secure privileges or exemptions — Accepting employment that would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance — Exception.
Effective 3/22/2018 67-16-4. Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information — Using position to secure privileges or exemptions — Accepting employment that would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance — Exception. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for a public officer, public employee, or legislator to: (a) […]
Section 5 – Accepting gift, compensation, or loan — When prohibited.
Effective 3/29/2014 67-16-5. Accepting gift, compensation, or loan — When prohibited. (1) As used in this section, “economic benefit tantamount to a gift” includes: (a) a loan at an interest rate that is substantially lower than the commercial rate then currently prevalent for similar loans; and (b) compensation received for private services rendered at a […]
Section 5.3 – Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval — When prohibited.
Effective 3/29/2014 67-16-5.3. Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval — When prohibited. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for a public officer, public employee, or legislator to demand from any person as a condition of granting any application or request for a permit, approval, […]
Section 5.6 – Offering donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval — When prohibited.
Effective 3/29/2014 67-16-5.6. Offering donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval — When prohibited. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for any person to donate or offer to donate personal property, money, or services to any agency on the condition that the agency or any other […]