Utah Code 61-1-107. Procedures related to an award to a reporter
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(1) | If the commission determines to make an award under Section 61-1-106, the commission shall make the award in accordance with a procedure adopted by the division by rule. |
(i) | an individual; |
(ii) | a corporation; |
(iii) | a partnership; |
(iv) | a limited liability company; |
(v) | an association; |
(vi) | a joint-stock company; |
(vii) | a joint venture; |
(viii) | a trust where the interests of the beneficiaries are evidenced by a security; |
(ix) | an unincorporated organization; |
(x) | a government; or |
(xi) | a political subdivision of a government. See Utah Code 61-1-13 |
(2) | A contract with the commission is not necessary for a reporter to receive an award under Section 61-1-106, unless otherwise required by the division by rule made under Subsection (1). |
(3) | A reporter who makes a claim for an award under this section may hire an attorney to represent the reporter. |
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(5) | This part may not be construed to require the division or commission to compensate a reporter for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held under this chapter. |
(6) | In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make the rules described in Subsection (1) and Subsection 61-1-106(3) consistent with this part. |
Enacted by Chapter 318, 2011 General Session