(1)  Except as otherwise provided, this chapter applies when there is a transition from the administration of one governor to the administration of the next governor following a regular general election at which a new governor is elected.

(2)  Except as otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply:

(a)  to a transition from the administration of one governor to the administration of another governor due to a vacancy in the office of governor under Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 11; or

(b)  if the successful candidate for governor is the incumbent governor.

Enacted by Chapter 394, 2021 General Session