17B-1-1201.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:

(1)  “Eligible function” means:

Terms Used In Utah Code 17B-1-1201

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Eligible function: means :
(a) a power conferred on a special district under this title;
(b) a tax or assessment levied by a special district;
(c) an act or proceeding that a special district:
(i) has taken; or
(ii) contemplates taking; or
(d) a district contract, whether already executed or to be executed in the future, including a contract for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of works for the district. See Utah Code 17B-1-1201
  • Special district: means a limited purpose local government entity, as described in Section 17B-1-103, that operates under, is subject to, and has the powers described in:
    (a) this chapter; or
    (b) 
    (i) this chapter; and
    (ii) 
    (A) 1;
    (B) 2;
    (C) 3;
    (D) 4;
    (E) 5;
    (F) 6;
    (G) 7;
    (H) 8;
    (I) 9;
    (J) 10; or
    (K) 11. See Utah Code 17B-1-102
  • Validation order: means a court order adjudicating the validity of an eligible function. See Utah Code 17B-1-1201
  • Validation petition: means a petition requesting a validation order. See Utah Code 17B-1-1201
  • Works: includes a dam, reservoir, well, canal, conduit, pipeline, drain, tunnel, power plant, and any facility, improvement, or property necessary or convenient for supplying or treating water for any beneficial use, and for otherwise accomplishing the purposes of a special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-102
  • (a)  a power conferred on a special district under this title;

    (b)  a tax or assessment levied by a special district;

    (c)  an act or proceeding that a special district:

    (i)  has taken; or

    (ii)  contemplates taking; or

    (d)  a district contract, whether already executed or to be executed in the future, including a contract for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of works for the district.

    (2)  “Validation order” means a court order adjudicating the validity of an eligible function.

    (3)  “Validation petition” means a petition requesting a validation order.

    (4)  “Validation proceedings” means judicial proceedings occurring in district court pursuant to a validation petition.

    Amended by Chapter 15, 2023 General Session