68-3-1. Common law adopted. The common law of England so far as it is not repugnant to, or in conflict with, the constitution or laws of the United States, or the constitution or laws of this state, and so far only as it is consistent with and adapted to the natural and physical conditions of […]
68-3-10. Joint authority is authority to majority. Words giving a joint authority to three or more public officers, or other persons, are to be construed as giving such authority to a majority of them, unless it is otherwise expressed in the act giving the authority. No Change Since 1953
68-3-11. Rules of construction as to words and phrases. Words and phrases are to be construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined by statute, are to be construed according […]
68-3-12. Rules of construction. (1) (a) In the construction of a statute in the Utah Code, the general rules listed in this Subsection (1) shall be observed, unless the construction would be: (i) inconsistent with the manifest intent of the Legislature; or (ii) repugnant to the context of the statute. (b) The singular includes the […]
Effective 5/5/2021 68-3-12.5. Definitions for Utah Code. (1) The definitions listed in this section apply to the Utah Code, unless: (a) the definition is inconsistent with the manifest intent of the Legislature or repugnant to the context of the statute; or (b) a different definition is expressly provided for the respective title, chapter, part, section, […]
68-3-13. Printing boldface in numbered bills — Purpose — Effect — Power of Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel to change. A short summary of each section, part, chapter, or title, called boldface, may be printed in numbered bills introduced in the Legislature. This boldface is not law; it is intended only to highlight […]
Effective 5/9/2017 68-3-14. Submitting reports to the Legislature, governor, and state auditor. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Governmental entity” means: (i) the state or any department, division, agency, or other instrumentality of the state; or (ii) a political subdivision of the state. (b) “Legislative committee” means a standing, interim, or other committee of […]
68-3-2. Statutes in derogation of common law not strictly construed — Rules of equity prevail. (1) The rule of the common law that a statute in derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed does not apply to the Utah Code. (2) A statute of the Utah Code establishes the law of this […]
68-3-3. Retroactive effect. A provision of the Utah Code is not retroactive, unless the provision is expressly declared to be retroactive. Amended by Chapter 254, 2010 General Session
68-3-4. Civil and criminal remedies not merged. When the violation of a right admits of both a civil and criminal remedy, the right to prosecute the one is not merged in the other. No Change Since 1953
68-3-5. Effect of repeal. The repeal of a statute does not revive a statute previously repealed, or affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any penalty incurred, or any action or proceeding commenced under or by virtue of the statute repealed. No Change Since 1953
68-3-6. Identical provisions deemed a continuation, not new enactment. The provisions of any statute, so far as they are the same as those of any prior statute, shall be construed as a continuation of such provisions, and not as a new enactment. No Change Since 1953
68-3-7. Time, how computed. (1) A person shall compute the period of time provided by law to perform an act by: (a) excluding the first day; and (b) except as provided in Subsection (2), including the last day. (2) If the last day is a legal holiday, a Saturday, or a Sunday, then a person […]
68-3-8. When a day appointed is a holiday. Whenever any act of a secular nature, other than a work of necessity or mercy, is appointed by law or contract to be performed upon a particular day, which day falls upon a legal holiday, such act may be performed upon the next succeeding business day with […]
68-3-8.5. Mailing reports and payments to government — Determining when the report or payment is considered to be filed or made. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Payment” means money required or authorized to be paid to the state or a political subdivision of the state. (b) “Report” means a report, claim, tax return, […]
68-3-9. Seal, how affixed. When the seal of a court or public officer is required by law to be affixed to any paper, the word “seal” includes an impression of such seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed thereto. In all other cases the word “seal” may include […]
