(1)  The commission shall disqualify an applicant for examination who:

Terms Used In Utah Code 17-30-7

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)  does not meet advertised qualifications;

(b)  has been convicted of a criminal offense inimical to the public service, or involving moral turpitude;

(c)  has practiced or attempted deception or fraud in the applicant’s application or examination, or in securing eligibility for appointment; or

(d)  is not:

(i)  a citizen of the United States; or

(ii)  a lawful permanent resident of the United States who:

(A)  has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and

(B)  has legal authorization to work in the United States.

(2)  If an applicant is rejected, the applicant shall be notified by mail at the applicant’s last known address.

(3)  At any time before the day on which the examination is held, an applicant may correct a defect in the applicant’s application, or appeal in writing to the commission.

Amended by Chapter 13, 2021 Special Session 1