Utah Code § 52-3-4
Exceptions in towns and rural areas
Utah · Utah Code Title 52 — Public Officers · Status: effective
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- Utah Code § 52-3-4, Exceptions in towns and rural areas, Utah, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2338422
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(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 primary place of employment, measured over all weather public roads;
(b) the job opening has had reasonable public notice; and
(c) the relative is the best qualified candidate for the position.
(3) In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection (2), the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsections (2)(a) through (c).