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State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)
subject to Subsection (2), make rules that establish statewide standards for county recorders as the board deems necessary to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies, including rules for:
(i)
the protection of recorded documents and records in a county recorder’s custody, including appropriate methods for obtaining copies of a public record under Section 17-21-19, and the supervision of individuals who search and make copies of the public record;
(ii)
the electronic submission of plats, records, and other documents to a county recorder’s office;
(iii)
the protection of privacy interests in the case of documents and records in a county recorder’s custody; and
(iv)
the formatting, recording, and redaction of documents and records in a county recorder’s custody; and
(b)
promote uniformity throughout the state with respect to the services provided by a county recorder.
(2)
(a)
The rules under Subsection (1)(a) shall:
(i)
be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(ii)
be consistent with applicable state law, including:
The rules under Subsection (1)(a) may not require a county recorder to expend any additional funds.
(3)
On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a written report to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee and the Business and Labor Interim Committee that includes:
(a)
information regarding the operations and activities of the board; and
(b)
any recommendations for legislation related to the services provided by county recorders, including recommendations for modification of the fees established in Section 17-21-18.5.
