53-1-108. Commissioner’s powers and duties.
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In addition to the responsibilities contained in this title, the commissioner shall:
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appoint deputies, inspectors, examiners, clerical workers, and other employees as required to properly discharge the duties of the department; |
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make rules:
(i) |
governing emergency use of signal lights on private vehicles; and |
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allowing privately owned vehicles to be designated for part-time emergency use, as provided in Section 41-6a-310; |
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set standards for safety belt systems, as required by Section 41-6a-1803; |
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serve as the cochair of the Emergency Management Administration Council, as required by Section 53-2a-105; |
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designate vehicles as “authorized emergency vehicles,” as required by Section 41-6a-102; and |
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on or before January 1, 2003, adopt a written policy that prohibits the stopping, detention, or search of any person when the action is solely motivated by considerations of race, color, ethnicity, age, or gender. |
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(2) |
The commissioner may:
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subject to the approval of the governor, establish division headquarters at various places in the state; |
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issue to a special agent a certificate of authority to act as a peace officer and revoke that authority for cause, as authorized in Section 56-1-21.5; |
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create specialized units within the commissioner’s office for conducting internal affairs and aircraft operations as necessary to protect the public safety; |
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cooperate with any recognized agency in the education of the public in safety and crime prevention and participate in public or private partnerships, subject to Subsection (3); |
(e) |
cooperate in applying for and distributing highway safety program funds; |
(g) |
authorize off-duty personal use of Department of Public Safety emergency vehicles. |
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(3) |
(a) |
Money may not be expended under Subsection (2)(d) for public safety education unless it is specifically appropriated by the Legislature for that purpose. |
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Any recognized agency receiving state money for public safety shall file with the auditor of the state an itemized statement of all its receipts and expenditures. |
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Amended by Chapter 302, 2016 General Session