Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 17 > Chapter 15 - Miscellaneous Provisions

• Authority: means the State Fair Park Authority, created in Section 11-68-201. See Utah Code 11-68-101
• Board: means the authority board, created in Section 11-68-301. See Utah Code 11-68-101
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• County executive: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• County legislative body: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
• Department: means the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Development: means :

  (a)	the demolition, construction, reconstruction, modification, expansion, or improvement of a building, utility, infrastructure, landscape, parking lot, park, trail, recreational amenity, or other facility; and

  (b)

  the planning of, arranging for, or participation in any of the activities listed in Subsection (5)(a). See Utah Code 11-68-101 Director: means the director of the office. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Executive: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a person or body elected as the county executive or a person appointed as the county manager or administrative officer, refers to: (a)  the power and duty to carry laws and ordinances into effect and secure their due observance; and (b)  those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the executive branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101 Executive director: means the executive director hired by the board under Section 11-68-302. See Utah Code 11-68-101 Executive director: means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Fair park land: includes any land acquired by the authority under Subsection 11-68-201(6)(i). See Utah Code 11-68-101 Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006. Government requestor: means : (a)  the governor; (b)  an executive branch officer other than the governor; (c)  an executive branch agency; (d)  a legislator; or (e)  a legislative committee. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases. Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC Legislative: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a county commission or council, refers to: (a)  the power and duty to enact ordinances, levy taxes, and establish budgets; and (b)  those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the legislative branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101 licensing: means a state-granted authorization for a person to engage in a specified occupation: (a)  based on the person meeting personal qualifications established under state law; and (b)  where state law requires the authorization before the person may lawfully engage in the occupation for compensation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt. Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan. Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period. Occupation: means a course of conduct, pursuit, or profession that includes the sale of goods or services that are not illegal to sell, irrespective of whether the individual selling the goods or services is subject to an occupational regulation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Office: means the Office of Professional Licensure Review created in this chapter. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Periodic review: means a review described in Subsection 13-1b-203(2). See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Personal qualifications: includes : (i)  completion of an approved education program; (ii)  satisfactory performance on an examination; (iii)  work experience; and (iv)  completion of continuing education. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Regulated occupation: means an occupation that: (a)  requires a person to obtain a license to practice the occupation; or (b)  provides for state certification or state registration. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party. 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 State certification: means a state-granted authorization given to a person to use the term "state certified" as part of a designated title related to engaging in a specified occupation: (a)  based on the person meeting personal qualifications established under state law; and (b)  where state law prohibits a noncertified person from using the term "state certified" as part of a designated title but does not otherwise prohibit a noncertified person from engaging in the occupation for compensation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 State registration: means a state-granted authorization given to a person to use the term "state registered" as part of a designated title related to engaging in a specified occupation: (a)  based on the person meeting requirements established under state law, which may include the person's name and address, the person's agent for service of process, the location of the activity to be performed, and bond or insurance requirements; (b)  where state law does not require the person to meet any personal qualifications; and (c)  where state law prohibits a nonregistered person from using the term "state registered" as part of a designated title. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Statute: A law passed by a legislature. Sunrise review: means a review under this chapter of an application to establish a new regulated occupation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101 Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence. United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.