(1)  A minor is considered sui juris for the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act, and no other person shall have any cause of action or right to compensation for an injury to the minor employee.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 34A-2-404

  • Award: means a final order of the commission as to the amount of compensation due:
(i) an injured employee; or
(ii) a dependent of a deceased employee. See Utah Code 34A-2-102
  • Compensation: means the payments and benefits provided for in this chapter or Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act. See Utah Code 34A-2-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (2)  Notwithstanding Subsection (1), in the event of the award of a lump sum of compensation to a minor employee, the sum shall be paid only to the minor’s legally appointed guardian.

    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session