59-1-1602.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:

(1) 

Terms Used In Utah Code 59-1-1602

  • Ballot proposition: means :
(i) an opinion question or other question concerning a tax increase submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or
(ii) a question submitted to voters concerning the issuance of bonds under Section 11-14-103. See Utah Code 59-1-1602
  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Tax increase: means :
    (a) for a property tax, the imposition of a property tax rate or increase in a property tax rate if the imposition or increase is required to be submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or
    (b) for a sales and use tax imposed under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act, a sales and use tax rate that:
    (i) is not currently imposed; or
    (ii) exceeds the sales and use tax rate that is currently imposed. See Utah Code 59-1-1602
  • Taxing entity: means :
    (a) a taxing entity as defined in Section 59-2-102; or
    (b) a county, city, or town authorized to impose a sales and use tax under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act. See Utah Code 59-1-1602
  • Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (a)  “Ballot proposition” means:

    (i)  an opinion question or other question concerning a tax increase submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or

    (ii)  a question submitted to voters concerning the issuance of bonds under Section 11-14-103.

    (b)  “Ballot proposition” does not include an initiative or referendum authorized under Title 20A, Chapter 7, Issues Submitted to the Voters.
  • (2)  “Determination date” means the date of an election at which a ballot proposition is considered by voters.

    (3)  “Election officer” is as defined in Section 20A-1-102.

    (4)  “Eligible voter” means a person who:

    (a)  has registered to vote in accordance with Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration; and

    (b)  is a resident of a voting district or precinct within the taxing entity that is holding an election to consider a ballot proposition.

    (5)  “Governing body” is as defined in Section 59-2-102.

    (6)  “Tax increase” means:

    (a)  for a property tax, the imposition of a property tax rate or increase in a property tax rate if the imposition or increase is required to be submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or

    (b)  for a sales and use tax imposed under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act, a sales and use tax rate that:

    (i)  is not currently imposed; or

    (ii)  exceeds the sales and use tax rate that is currently imposed.

    (7)  “Taxing entity” means:

    (a)  a taxing entity as defined in Section 59-2-102; or

    (b)  a county, city, or town authorized to impose a sales and use tax under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act.

    Enacted by Chapter 356, 2014 General Session