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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 52 - Public Officers » Chapter 3 - Prohibiting Employment of Relatives

Section 1 – Employment of relatives and household members prohibited — Exceptions.

Effective 5/8/2018 52-3-1. Employment of relatives and household members prohibited — Exceptions. (1) As used in this chapter: (a) “Appointee” means an employee whose salary, wages, pay, or compensation is paid from public funds. (b) “Chief administrative officer” means the person who has ultimate responsibility for the operation of the department or agency of the […]

Section 2 – Each day of violation a separate offense.

Effective 5/8/2018 52-3-2. Each day of violation a separate offense. Each day a relative or household member remains unlawfully in office in violation of this chapter is a separate offense. Amended by Chapter 118, 2018 General Session

Section 3 – Penalty.

Effective 5/8/2018 52-3-3. Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Amended by Chapter 148, 2018 General Session

Section 4 – Exceptions in towns and rural areas.

52-3-4. Exceptions in towns and rural areas. (1) In a town, as defined in Section 10-1-104, this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins. (2) This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if: (a) fewer than 3,000 people live within 40 miles of the […]