(1)  The commission shall prescribe and make available suitable forms and instructions for:

Terms Used In Utah Code 59-2-1211

  • claimant: includes a surviving spouse:
(i) regardless of:
(A) the age of the surviving spouse; or
(B) the age of the deceased spouse at the time of death;
(ii) if the surviving spouse meets the requirements of this part except for the age requirement;
(iii) if the surviving spouse is part of the same household of the deceased spouse at the time of death of the deceased spouse; and
(iv) if the surviving spouse is unmarried at the time the surviving spouse files the claim. See Utah Code 59-2-1202
  • County legislative body: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: means property that is subject to assessment and taxation according to its value. See Utah Code 59-2-102
  • (a)  claimants; and

    (b)  counties.

    (2)  A county is not required to use the forms and instructions prescribed by the commission under Subsection (1) if the county prepares suitable forms and instructions for a claimant consistent with:

    (a)  this chapter; and

    (b)  rules adopted by the commission.

    (3)  The county legislative body may adopt rules or ordinances to:

    (a)  effectuate the property tax relief under this part; and

    (b)  designate one or more persons to perform the functions given the county under this part.

    Amended by Chapter 221, 2001 General Session
    Amended by Chapter 310, 2001 General Session