Utah Code 53-2a-209. Orders, rules, and regulations having force of law — Filing requirements — Suspension of state agency rules — Suspension of enforcement of certain statutes during a state of emergency
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53-2a-209. Orders, rules, and regulations having force of law — Filing requirements — Suspension of state agency rules — Suspension of enforcement of certain statutes during a state of emergency.
(1) | Subject to Section 53-2a-216, all orders, rules, and regulations promulgated by the governor, a municipality, a county, or other agency authorized by this part to make orders, rules, and regulations, not in conflict with existing laws except as specifically provided in this section, shall have the full force and effect of law during the state of emergency. |
(a) | causes, or threatens to cause, loss of life, human suffering, public or private property damage, or economic or social disruption resulting from attack, internal disturbance, natural phenomena, or technological hazard; and |
(b) | requires resources that are beyond the scope of local agencies in routine responses to emergencies and accidents and may be of a magnitude or involve unusual circumstances that require response by government, not-for-profit, or private entities. See Utah Code 53-2a-102 | ||||
(2) | A copy of the order, rule, or regulation promulgated under Subsection (1) shall be filed as soon as practicable with:
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(3) | The governor may suspend the provisions of any order, rule, or regulation of any state agency, if the strict compliance with the provisions of the order, rule, or regulation would substantially prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency or disaster. |
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Amended by Chapter 437, 2021 General Session