Utah Code § 53-1-101
Title
This title is known as the "Public Safety Code."
Utah Code Title 53 — Public Safety Code
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Utah Code § 53-1-102
Definitions
(1) As used in this title: (a) "Capitol hill complex" means capitol hill, as defined in Section 63O-1-101. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety appointed under Section 53-1-107. (c) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety created in Section 53-1-103. (d) "Governor-elect" means an indivi…
Utah Code § 53-1-103
Creation of department
(1) There is created within state government the Department of Public Safety. (2) The department has all of the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities specified in this title.
Utah Code § 53-1-104
Boards, bureaus, councils, divisions, and offices
(1) The following are the policymaking boards and committees within the department: (a) the Trauma System and Emergency Medical Services Committee, created in Section 53-2d-104; (b) the Air Ambulance Committee, created in Section 53-2d-107; (c) the Driver License Medical Advisory Board, created in Section 53-3-303; (d)…
Utah Code § 53-1-105
Rulemaking -- Adjudicative proceedings -- Meetings
The commissioner and the department and its boards, councils, divisions, and offices shall comply with the procedures and requirements of: (1) Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, in their rulemaking; (2) Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in their adjudicative proceedings; and (3…
Utah Code § 53-1-106
Department duties -- Powers
(1) In addition to the responsibilities contained in this title, the department shall: (a) make rules and perform the functions specified in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, including: (i) setting performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department, as required by Section 41-6a-1406; and (ii) adv…
Utah Code § 53-1-106.2
Towing dispatch program
(1) As used in this section, "towing dispatch vendor" means a vendor that provides a product or technology capable of increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in the dispatching of towing providers and management of towing rotations. (2) An interlocal agency established under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlo…
Utah Code § 53-1-106.5
Utah Medical Cannabis Act -- Department duties
In addition to the duties described in Section 53-1-106, the department shall: (1) provide standards for training peace officers and law enforcement agencies in the use of the state electronic verification system; and (2) collaborate with the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture and Food to provide st…
Utah Code § 53-1-107
Commissioner of public safety -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Salary
(1) The chief executive officer of the department is the commissioner. (2) (a) Every fourth year after the year 1989, the governor shall appoint a commissioner with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The commissioner shall serve for a period of four years from July 1 of the year of the commissioner's appointment…
Utah Code § 53-1-108
Commissioner's powers and duties
(1) In addition to the responsibilities contained in this title, the commissioner shall: (a) administer and enforce this title and Title 41, Chapter 12a, Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act; (b) appoint deputies, inspectors, examiners, clerical workers, and other employees as required to…
Utah Code § 53-1-109
Security for capitol complex -- Traffic and parking rules enforcement for division -- Security personnel as law enforcement officers
(1) (a) The commissioner, under the direction of the State Capitol Preservation Board, shall: (i) provide for the security of capitol hill; and (ii) enforce traffic provisions under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, and parking rules, as adopted by the State Capitol Preservation Board, for capitol hill. (b) The commi…
Utah Code § 53-1-110
Compilation of highway, traffic, and driver licensing laws -- Printing and distribution -- Fees
(1) (a) The commissioner shall compile an edition of the general highway, traffic, and driver licensing laws of the state as soon as practicable after each regular session of the Legislature. (b) The edition shall include laws enacted or amended by the most recent session of the Legislature. (2) (a) The Division of Fin…
Utah Code § 53-1-111
Crime prevention month -- Department of Public Safety to coordinate
(1) The month of October is designated as "Crime Prevention Month." (2) The department shall coordinate all activities, special programs, and promotional information to heighten public awareness and involvement in the prevention of crime in each community.
Utah Code § 53-1-112
Office of Executive Protection -- Creation
There is created within the department the Office of Executive Protection.
Utah Code § 53-1-113
Office of Executive Protection -- Personnel
(1) The commissioner shall select personnel for the Office of Executive Protection primarily from the ranks of the Highway Patrol without competitive examination. (2) Selection of personnel from other than these ranks may be made at the commissioner's discretion, provided the persons selected are peace officers.
Utah Code § 53-1-114
Office of Executive Protection -- Security and protection for governor and family -- Protection for other officials and staff -- Training -- Equipment
(1) The Office of Executive Protection shall provide all necessary security and protection for: (a) the governor and the governor's immediate family; (b) a governor-elect and the governor-elect's immediate family; and (c) the capitol hill complex. (2) (a) Subject to the authorization of the commissioner, and only if th…
Utah Code § 53-1-115
Office of Executive Protection -- Closure of property to protect governor -- Violation of order of closure
(1) As used in this section: (a) "Office" includes the governor's official office and any other location not generally open to the public in which the governor is conducting the business of the state. (b) "Parking space" includes any space occupied or to be occupied by the governor's vehicle when parked, regardless of…
Utah Code § 53-1-116
Violations
A violation of this title, except for a violation under Chapter 3, Part 2, Driver Licensing Act, is an infraction, unless otherwise provided.
Utah Code § 53-1-117
Alcohol or drug enforcement funding -- Rulemaking -- Legislative findings
(1) From money appropriated by the Legislature and any other funds made available for the purposes described under this section, the department shall assist the law enforcement agencies of the state and its political subdivisions in the enforcement of alcohol or drug-related offenses. (2) In accordance with Title 63G,…
Utah Code § 53-1-121
Technology and equipment for officer-involved critical incident investigation -- Rulemaking -- Legislative findings -- Revenue fund created
(1) The department shall assist the law enforcement agencies of the state and the state's political subdivisions to obtain technology and equipment to assist in the investigation of officer-involved critical incidents in which a firearm is used. (2) To be eligible, the technology or equipment shall be: (a) capable of r…
Utah Code § 53-1-122
Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account
(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account. (2) The account is funded by money appropriated by the Legislature. (3) Upon appropriation, the department shall expend funds from the restricted account to pay for an education and medi…
Utah Code § 53-1-123
Nicotine Disposal and Enforcement Restricted Account
(1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Nicotine Disposal and Enforcement Restricted Account." (2) The Nicotine Disposal and Enforcement Restricted Account consists of: (a) revenue allocated and collected from a license fee imposed under Sections 59-14-201, 59-14-301, and 59-14-8…
Utah Code § 53-1-201
Short title
This part is known as "Administrative Services."
Utah Code § 53-1-202
Definitions
As used in this part: (1) "Director" means the division director appointed under Section 53-1-203. (2) "Division" means the Administrative Services Division created in Section 53-1-203.
Utah Code § 53-1-203
Creation of Administrative Services Division -- Appointment of director -- Qualifications -- Term -- Compensation
(1) There is created within the department the Administrative Services Division. (2) The division shall be administered by a director appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the governor. (3) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be experienced in administration and…
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