(1)  If the commissioner determines that the number of persons affected by a proposed action is so great as to render it impracticable to serve each person affected with a copy of an order, notice of hearing, or other notice, the commissioner shall:

Terms Used In Utah Code 31A-2-303

  • Department: means the Insurance Department. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • Filed: means that a filing is:
(i) submitted to the department as required by and in accordance with applicable statute, rule, or filing order;
(ii) received by the department within the time period provided in applicable statute, rule, or filing order; and
(iii) accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with:
(A) Section 31A-3-103; or
(B) rule. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • Order: means an order of the commissioner. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • Person: includes :
    (a) an individual;
    (b) a partnership;
    (c) a corporation;
    (d) an incorporated or unincorporated association;
    (e) a joint stock company;
    (f) a trust;
    (g) a limited liability company;
    (h) a reciprocal;
    (i) a syndicate; or
    (j) another similar entity or combination of entities acting in concert. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
    (a)  provide a copy of the order, notice of hearing, or other notice to all persons who have filed with the department a general request to be informed of this type of action, or if fewer than 10 persons have requested this type of notice, provide a copy to those who have and also to others affected by the notice or order so that at least 10 persons receive the notice or order who are collectively representative of the class of persons whose legal status, pecuniary interests, or other substantial interests will be affected by the proposed action; and

    (b)  publish a copy of the order, notice of hearing, or other notice under Subsection (2).
  • (2)  When this title requires the commissioner to publish an order, notice of hearing, or other document, the commissioner shall cause the notice or order to be published:

    (a)  at least once during each of the four weeks preceding the hearing, effective date, or other critical event, in at least two newspapers with sufficient circulation and appropriate location to best provide actual notice; and

    (b)  in accordance with Section 45-1-101 for four weeks preceding the hearing, effective date, or other critical event.

    Amended by Chapter 388, 2009 General Session