In addition to those provided in Title 40, Chapter 6, Board and Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining, the board has the following powers, functions, and duties:

(1)  To enact rules according to the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

Terms Used In Utah Code 40-8-6

(2)  To hold hearings and to issue orders or other appropriate instruments based upon the results of those hearings.

(3)  To issue emergency orders according to the requirements and provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.

(4)  To do all other things and take such other actions within the purposes of this act as may be necessary to enforce its provisions.

Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session

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