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H.B. 174

             1     

PUBLIC SAFETY FEE PROCESS REVISION

             2     
2000 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Blake D. Chard

             5      AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY; AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC
             6      SAFETY FEES THROUGH THE APPROPRIATION PROCESS; MAKING TECHNICAL
             7      CLARIFICATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
             8      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             9      AMENDS:
             10          41-1a-115, as last amended by Chapter 313, Laws of Utah 1994
             11          41-6-35, as last amended by Chapter 30, Laws of Utah 1999
             12          41-6-44.10, as last amended by Chapter 226, Laws of Utah 1999
             13          53-3-105, as last amended by Chapters 216 and 248, Laws of Utah 1999
             14          53-3-303.5, as last amended by Chapter 74, Laws of Utah 1999
             15          53-3-506, as last amended by Chapter 28, Laws of Utah 1995
             16          53-5-707, as last amended by Chapters 120 and 227, Laws of Utah 1999
             17          53-7-215, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             18          53-7-216, as last amended by Chapter 28, Laws of Utah 1995
             19          53-7-217, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             20          53-7-223, as last amended by Chapter 14, Laws of Utah 1995
             21          53-7-224, as enacted by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             22          53-7-306, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             23          53-7-309, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             24          53-7-311, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 234, Laws of Utah 1993
             25          53-7-312, as last amended by Chapter 14, Laws of Utah 1995
             26          53-8-204, as last amended by Chapter 238, Laws of Utah 1998
             27          53-8-206, as last amended by Chapter 238, Laws of Utah 1998


             28          53-9-111, as last amended by Chapter 212, Laws of Utah 1998
             29          53-10-108, as last amended by Chapter 227, Laws of Utah 1999
             30          53-11-115, as enacted by Chapter 257, Laws of Utah 1998
             31          76-10-526, as last amended by Chapter 227, Laws of Utah 1999
             32          77-18-11, as last amended by Chapter 227, Laws of Utah 1999
             33      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             34          Section 1. Section 41-1a-115 is amended to read:
             35           41-1a-115. Division records -- Copies -- Fees.
             36          (1) The division shall file each application received.
             37          (2) The division shall keep a record of each registration on a calendar year basis as
             38      follows:
             39          (a) under a distinctive registration number assigned to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard
             40      motor;
             41          (b) alphabetically, under the name of the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
             42          (c) under the identification number of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and
             43          (d) in any manner the division finds desirable for compiling statistical information or of
             44      comparative value for use in determining registration fees in future years.
             45          (3) (a) The division shall maintain a current record of each certificate of title it issues.
             46          (b) (i) The division shall file and retain every surrendered certificate of title and every
             47      application for title to permit the tracing of title of the vehicles designated in them.
             48          (ii) The retention period for division records shall be set by the Division of Archives and
             49      Records Service in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and
             50      Management Act.
             51          (4) (a) The commission and officers of the division as the commission designates may
             52      prepare under the seal of the division and deliver upon request a certified copy of any record of the
             53      division, including microfilmed records[, charging].
             54          (b) The commission may establish a fee[, determined by the commission pursuant to]
             55      through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 [,] for each document authenticated.
             56          [(b)] (c) The application shall include the requested information to identify the applicant.
             57          [(c)] (d) Each certified copy is admissible in any proceeding in any court in the same
             58      manner as the original.


             59          (5) The division shall comply with Title 63, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and
             60      Management Act.
             61          Section 2. Section 41-6-35 is amended to read:
             62           41-6-35. Accident reports -- Duty of operator and investigative officer to forward or
             63      render -- Copies -- Fee.
             64          (1) The department may require any operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting
             65      in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to the apparent extent of $1,000 or
             66      more to forward within ten days after the request:
             67          (a) a written report of the accident to the department; and
             68          (b) a supplemental report when the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the
             69      department.
             70          (2) The department may require witnesses of accidents to render reports to the department.
             71          (3) A written accident report is not required under this section from any person who is
             72      physically incapable of making a report, during his period of incapacity.
             73          (4) (a) Every peace officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle
             74      accident described under Subsection (1) shall file the original or an electronic copy of the report
             75      of the accident with the department within ten days after completing the investigation.
             76          (b) The report shall be made either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or later
             77      by interviewing participants or witnesses.
             78          (5) (a) The written reports required to be filed with the department by peace officers and
             79      the information in them are not privileged or confidential.
             80          (b) The department may establish a fee for a copy of the report filed by the peace officer
             81      under Subsection (4) through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             82          Section 3. Section 41-6-44.10 is amended to read:
             83           41-6-44.10. Implied consent to chemical tests for alcohol or drug -- Number of tests
             84      -- Refusal -- Warning, report -- Hearing, revocation of license -- Appeal -- Person incapable
             85      of refusal -- Results of test available -- Who may give test -- Evidence -- Copies of records --
             86      Fees.
             87          (1) (a) A person operating a motor vehicle in this state is considered to have given his
             88      consent to a chemical test or tests of his breath, blood, or urine for the purpose of determining
             89      whether he was operating or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while having a blood or


             90      breath alcohol content statutorily prohibited under Section 41-6-44 , 53-3-231 , or 53-3-232 , while
             91      under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug under Section
             92      41-6-44 , or while having any measurable controlled substance or metabolite of a controlled
             93      substance in the person's body in violation of Section 41-6-44.6 , if the test is or tests are
             94      administered at the direction of a peace officer having grounds to believe that person to have been
             95      operating or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while having a blood or breath alcohol
             96      content statutorily prohibited under Section 41-6-44 , 53-3-231 , or 53-3-232 , or while under the
             97      influence of alcohol, any drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug under Section 41-6-44 , or
             98      while having any measurable controlled substance or metabolite of a controlled substance in the
             99      person's body in violation of Section 41-6-44.6 .
             100          (b) (i) The peace officer determines which of the tests are administered and how many of
             101      them are administered.
             102          (ii) If an officer requests more than one test, refusal by a person to take one or more
             103      requested tests, even though he does submit to any other requested test or tests, is a refusal under
             104      this section.
             105          (c) (i) A person who has been requested under this section to submit to a chemical test or
             106      tests of his breath, blood, or urine, may not select the test or tests to be administered.
             107          (ii) The failure or inability of a peace officer to arrange for any specific chemical test is
             108      not a defense to taking a test requested by a peace officer, and it is not a defense in any criminal,
             109      civil, or administrative proceeding resulting from a person's refusal to submit to the requested test
             110      or tests.
             111          (2) (a) If the person has been placed under arrest, has then been requested by a peace
             112      officer to submit to any one or more of the chemical tests under Subsection (1), and refuses to
             113      submit to any chemical test requested, the person shall be warned by the peace officer requesting
             114      the test or tests that a refusal to submit to the test or tests can result in revocation of the person's
             115      license to operate a motor vehicle.
             116          (b) Following the warning under Subsection (a), if the person does not immediately request
             117      that the chemical test or tests as offered by a peace officer be administered a peace officer shall
             118      serve on the person, on behalf of the Driver License Division, immediate notice of the Driver
             119      License Division's intention to revoke the person's privilege or license to operate a motor vehicle.
             120      When the officer serves the immediate notice on behalf of the Driver License Division, he shall:


             121          (i) take the Utah license certificate or permit, if any, of the operator;
             122          (ii) issue a temporary license effective for only 29 days; and
             123          (iii) supply to the operator, on a form approved by the Driver License Division, basic
             124      information regarding how to obtain a hearing before the Driver License Division.
             125          (c) A citation issued by a peace officer may, if approved as to form by the Driver License
             126      Division, serve also as the temporary license.
             127          (d) As a matter of procedure, the peace officer shall submit a signed report, within ten days
             128      after the date of the arrest, that he had grounds to believe the arrested person had been operating
             129      or was in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while having a blood or breath alcohol content
             130      statutorily prohibited under Section 41-6-44 , 53-3-231 , or 53-3-232 , or while under the influence
             131      of alcohol, any drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug under Section 41-6-44 , or while
             132      having any measurable controlled substance or metabolite of a controlled substance in the person's
             133      body in violation of Section 41-6-44.6 , and that the person had refused to submit to a chemical test
             134      or tests under Subsection (1).
             135          (e) (i) A person who has been notified of the Driver License Division's intention to revoke
             136      his license under this section is entitled to a hearing.
             137          (ii) A request for the hearing shall be made in writing within ten days after the date of the
             138      arrest.
             139          (iii) Upon written request, the division shall grant to the person an opportunity to be heard
             140      within 29 days after the date of arrest.
             141          (iv) If the person does not make a timely written request for a hearing before the division,
             142      his privilege to operate a motor vehicle in the state is revoked beginning on the 30th day after the
             143      date of arrest for a period of:
             144          (A) one year unless Subsection (2)(e)(iv)(B) applies; or
             145          (B) 18 months if the person has had a previous license sanction after July 1, 1993, under
             146      this section, Section 41-6-44.6 , 53-3-223 , 53-3-231 , 53-3-232 , or a conviction after July 1, 1993,
             147      under Section 41-6-44 .
             148          (f) If a hearing is requested by the person, the hearing shall be conducted by the Driver
             149      License Division in the county in which the offense occurred, unless the division and the person
             150      both agree that the hearing may be held in some other county.
             151          (g) The hearing shall be documented and shall cover the issues of:


             152          (i) whether a peace officer had reasonable grounds to believe that a person was operating
             153      a motor vehicle in violation of Section 41-6-44 , 41-6-44.6 , or 53-3-231 ; and
             154          (ii) whether the person refused to submit to the test.
             155          (h) (i) In connection with the hearing, the division or its authorized agent:
             156          (A) may administer oaths and may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the
             157      production of relevant books and papers; and
             158          (B) shall issue subpoenas for the attendance of necessary peace officers.
             159          (ii) The division shall pay witness fees and mileage from the Transportation Fund in
             160      accordance with the rates established in Section 21-5-4 .
             161          (i) If after a hearing, the Driver License Division determines that the person was requested
             162      to submit to a chemical test or tests and refused to submit to the test or tests, or if the person fails
             163      to appear before the Driver License Division as required in the notice, the Driver License Division
             164      shall revoke his license or permit to operate a motor vehicle in Utah beginning on the date the
             165      hearing is held for a period of:
             166          (i) (A) one year unless Subsection (2)(i)(i)(B) applies; or
             167          (B) 18 months if the person has had a previous license sanction after July 1, 1993, under
             168      this section, Section 41-6-44.6 , 53-3-223 , 53-3-231 , 53-3-232 , or a conviction after July 1, 1993,
             169      under Section 41-6-44 .
             170          (ii) The Driver License Division shall also assess against the person, in addition to any fee
             171      imposed under Subsection 53-3-205 (14), a fee under Section 53-3-105 , which shall be paid before
             172      the person's driving privilege is reinstated, to cover administrative costs.
             173          (iii) The fee shall be cancelled if the person obtains an unappealed court decision
             174      following a proceeding allowed under this Subsection (2) that the revocation was improper.
             175          (j) (i) Any person whose license has been revoked by the Driver License Division under
             176      this section may seek judicial review.
             177          (ii) Judicial review of an informal adjudicative proceeding is a trial. Venue is in the
             178      district court in the county in which the offense occurred.
             179          (3) Any person who is dead, unconscious, or in any other condition rendering him
             180      incapable of refusal to submit to any chemical test or tests is considered to not have withdrawn the
             181      consent provided for in Subsection (1), and the test or tests may be administered whether the
             182      person has been arrested or not.


             183          (4) Upon the request of the person who was tested, the results of the test or tests shall be
             184      made available to him.
             185          (5) (a) Only a physician, registered nurse, practical nurse, or person authorized under
             186      Section 26-1-30 , acting at the request of a peace officer, may withdraw blood to determine the
             187      alcoholic or drug content. This limitation does not apply to taking a urine or breath specimen.
             188          (b) Any physician, registered nurse, practical nurse, or person authorized under Section
             189      26-1-30 who, at the direction of a peace officer, draws a sample of blood from any person whom
             190      a peace officer has reason to believe is driving in violation of this chapter, or hospital or medical
             191      facility at which the sample is drawn, is immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from
             192      drawing the sample, if the test is administered according to standard medical practice.
             193          (6) (a) The person to be tested may, at his own expense, have a physician of his own
             194      choice administer a chemical test in addition to the test or tests administered at the direction of a
             195      peace officer.
             196          (b) The failure or inability to obtain the additional test does not affect admissibility of the
             197      results of the test or tests taken at the direction of a peace officer, or preclude or delay the test or
             198      tests to be taken at the direction of a peace officer.
             199          (c) The additional test shall be subsequent to the test or tests administered at the direction
             200      of a peace officer.
             201          (7) For the purpose of determining whether to submit to a chemical test or tests, the person
             202      to be tested does not have the right to consult an attorney or have an attorney, physician, or other
             203      person present as a condition for the taking of any test.
             204          (8) If a person under arrest refuses to submit to a chemical test or tests or any additional
             205      test under this section, evidence of any refusal is admissible in any civil or criminal action or
             206      proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed while the person was operating or
             207      in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, any drug,
             208      combination of alcohol and any drug, or while having any measurable controlled substance or
             209      metabolite of a controlled substance in the person's body.
             210          (9) The division may establish fees for copies of records under this section though the
             211      process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             212          Section 4. Section 53-3-105 is amended to read:
             213           53-3-105. Fees for licenses, renewals, extensions, reinstatements, rescheduling, and


             214      identification cards.
             215          (1) The [following] division may establish fees [apply] through the process under Section
             216      63-38-3.2 for services regarding various classes and types of licenses issued under this chapter,
             217      including:
             218          (a) tests required to obtain any license;
             219          (b) renewals, extensions, endorsements, and reinstatements;
             220          [(1) An original class D license application under Section 53-3-205 is $20.]
             221          [(2) An original class M license application under Section 53-3-205 is $22.50.]
             222          [(3) An original provisional license application for a class D license under Section
             223      53-3-205 is $25.]
             224          [(4) An original provisional license application for a class M license under Section
             225      53-3-205 is $27.50.]
             226          [(5) An original application for a motorcycle endorsement under Section 53-3-205 is
             227      $7.50.]
             228          [(6) An original application for a taxicab endorsement under Section 53-3-205 is $5.]
             229          [(7) A renewal of a class D license under Section 53-3-214 is $20 unless Subsection (13)
             230      applies.]
             231          [(8) A renewal of a class M license under Section 53-3-214 is $22.50.]
             232          [(9) A renewal of a provisional license application for a class D license under Section
             233      53-3-214 is $20.]
             234          [(10) A renewal of a provisional license application for a class M license under Section
             235      53-3-214 is $22.50.]
             236          [(11) A renewal of a motorcycle endorsement under Section 53-3-214 is $7.50.]
             237          [(12) A renewal of a taxicab endorsement under Section 53-3-214 is $5.]
             238          [(13) A renewal of a class D license for a person 65 and older under Section 53-3-214 is
             239      $8.]
             240          [(14) An extension of a class D license under Section 53-3-214 is $15 unless Subsection
             241      (20) applies.]
             242          [(15) An extension of a class M license under Section 53-3-214 is $17.50.]
             243          [(16) An extension of a provisional license application for a class D license under Section
             244      53-3-214 is $15.]


             245          [(17) An extension of a provisional license application for a class M license under Section
             246      53-3-214 is $17.50.]
             247          [(18) An extension of a motorcycle endorsement under Section 53-3-214 is $7.50.]
             248          [(19) An extension of a taxicab endorsement under Section 53-3-214 is $5.]
             249          [(20) An extension of a class D license for a person 65 and older under Section 53-3-214
             250      is $6.]
             251          [(21) An original or renewal application for a commercial class A, B, or C license or an
             252      original or renewal of a provisional commercial class A or B license under Part 4 of this chapter
             253      is:]
             254          [(a) $35 for the written test; and]
             255          [(b) $55 for the skills test.]
             256          [(22) Each original CDL endorsement for passengers, hazardous material, double or triple
             257      trailers, or tankers is $5.]
             258          [(23) An original CDL endorsement for a school bus under Part 4 of this chapter is $5.]
             259          [(24) A renewal of a CDL endorsement under Part 4 of this chapter is $5.]
             260          [(25) A retake of a CDL written or a CDL skills test provided for in Section 53-3-205 is
             261      $15.]
             262          [(26) A retake of a CDL endorsement test provided for in Section 53-3-205 is $5.]
             263          [(27) A duplicate class A, B, C, D, or M license certificate under Section 53-3-215 is $13.]
             264          [(28) (a) A license reinstatement application under Section 53-3-205 is $25.]
             265          [(b) A] (c) license reinstatement application under Section 53-3-205 for an alcohol, drug,
             266      or combination of alcohol and any drug-related offense [is $25 in addition to the fee under
             267      Subsection (28)(a).];
             268          [(29)] (d) [An administrative fee for] license reinstatement after an alcohol, drug, or
             269      combination of alcohol and any drug-related offense under Section 41-6-44.10 , 53-3-223 , or
             270      53-3-231 or an alcohol, drug, or combination of alcohol and any drug-related offense under Part
             271      4 of this chapter [is $150. This administrative fee is in addition to the fees under Subsection (28).];
             272      and
             273          [(30) (a)] (e) [An administrative fee for] providing the driving record of a driver under
             274      Section 53-3-104 or 53-3-420 [is $4].
             275          [(b)] (2) The division may not charge for a report furnished under Section 53-3-104 to a


             276      municipal, county, state, or federal agency.
             277          [(31) A] (3) The division may establish fees through the process under Section 63-38-3.2
             278      for:
             279          (a) rescheduling [fee] under Section 53-3-205 or 53-3-407 [is $25.]; and
             280          [(32) An] (b) an identification card application under Section 53-3-808 [is $8].
             281          Section 5. Section 53-3-303.5 is amended to read:
             282           53-3-303.5. Driver License Medical Advisory Board -- License through waiver -- Fee.
             283          (1) The Driver License Medical Advisory Board shall:
             284          (a) advise the director of the division; and
             285          (b) establish and recommend written functional ability profile guidelines and standards for
             286      determining the physical, mental, and emotional capabilities of applicants for specific types of
             287      licenses, appropriate to various driving abilities.
             288          (2) (a) The Driver License Medical Advisory Board shall establish fitness standards,
             289      including provisions for a waiver of specified federal driver's physical qualifications, for intrastate
             290      commercial driver licenses under Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 4, Uniform Commercial Driver License
             291      Act.
             292          (b) The standards under this Subsection (2) may only be implemented if the United States
             293      Department of Transportation (USDOT) will not impose any sanctions, including funding
             294      sanctions, against the state of Utah.
             295          (3) In case of uncertainty of interpretation of these guidelines and standards, or in special
             296      circumstances, applicants may request a review of any division decision by a panel of board
             297      members. All of the actions of the director and board are subject to judicial review.
             298          (4) (a) If the applicant for an intrastate commercial driver license under Subsection (2)
             299      applies for the license under a waiver program, the applicant shall bear any costs directly
             300      associated with the cost of administration of the waiver program, with respect to the applicant's
             301      application, in addition to any fees required under Section 53-3-105 .
             302          (b) The division [shall] may establish [any additional] a fee [necessary] to administer the
             303      license under this Subsection (4) [in accordance with] through the process under Section
             304      63-38-3.2 .
             305          Section 6. Section 53-3-506 is amended to read:
             306           53-3-506. License expiration and renewal -- Fee required -- Disposition of revenue.


             307          (1) (a) All commercial driver training school licenses and instructor licenses expire on the
             308      last day of the calendar year and may be renewed upon application to the commissioner as
             309      prescribed by rule.
             310          (b) Each application for an original [or], renewal, duplicate, or reinstatement of a school
             311      license or [original or renewal] instructor license shall be accompanied by a fee [determined]
             312      established by the department through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             313          (c) A license fee may not be refunded if the license is rejected, suspended, or revoked.
             314          (2) The license fees collected under this part shall be placed in a fund designated as the
             315      "Commercial Driver Training Law Fund" and shall be used under the supervision and direction
             316      of the director of the Division of Finance for the administration of this part.
             317          Section 7. Section 53-5-707 is amended to read:
             318           53-5-707. Permit -- Fees -- Disposition.
             319          (1) Each applicant for a permit shall pay a fee [of $35] at the time of filing an application.
             320      The initial fee shall be waived for an applicant who is a law enforcement officer under Section
             321      53-13-103 .
             322          [(2) The renewal fee for the permit is $10.]
             323          [(3) The replacement fee for the permit is $10.]
             324          [(4) The late fee for the renewal permit is $7.50.]
             325          (2) The fees under this section for a permit, or the renewal, replacement, or late fee for a
             326      permit are established by the division through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             327          [(5)] (3) All fees shall promptly be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the
             328      General Fund.
             329          [(6)] (4) The division may collect any fees charged by an outside agency for additional
             330      services required by statute as a prerequisite for issuance of a permit. The division shall promptly
             331      forward any fees collected to the appropriate agency.
             332          Section 8. Section 53-7-215 is amended to read:
             333           53-7-215. Portable fire extinguishers -- Certificate of registration -- Fee -- Persons
             334      not subject to part.
             335          (1) The filling or charging of portable fire extinguishers prior to initial sale by the
             336      manufacturer is not subject to this part.
             337          (2) Any firm that maintains its own fully equipped and specially staffed fire prevention,


             338      fire protection, and fire extinguisher servicing facilities is not subject to the licensing provisions
             339      of this part if it services only its own portable fire extinguishers.
             340          (3) (a) Individuals shall maintain a current certificate of registration.
             341          (b) Individuals may obtain a certificate of registration or a duplicate of the certificate by:
             342          (i) applying in writing on forms provided by the division; and
             343          (ii) paying a fee established by the division through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             344          Section 9. Section 53-7-216 is amended to read:
             345           53-7-216. Portable fire extinguishers -- Certification required to service --
             346      Certification -- Fees.
             347          (1) Each firm engaged in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or automatic
             348      fire suppression systems that automatically detect fire and discharge an approved fire extinguishing
             349      agent onto or in the area of the fire shall be certified by the state fire marshal.
             350          (2) An application for certification shall be in writing, on forms prescribed by the board,
             351      and require evidence of competency.
             352          (3) The board may establish [a fee under] certification fees through the process under
             353      Section 63-38-3.2 [to]. The fee shall be paid upon application for certification.
             354          (4) This section does not apply to standpipe systems, deluge systems, or automatic fire
             355      sprinkler systems.
             356          Section 10. Section 53-7-217 is amended to read:
             357           53-7-217. Portable fire extinguishers -- Permit required to perform hydrostatic
             358      testing -- Fee.
             359          Each firm performing hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers shall:
             360          (1) perform the tests in accordance with the specifications of the United States Department
             361      of Transportation for compressed gas cylinders; and
             362          (2) obtain a permit from the division by applying in writing on forms provided by the
             363      division and paying a fee established by the division through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             364          Section 11. Section 53-7-223 is amended to read:
             365           53-7-223. State license for display or special effects operators -- Permit -- Fee --
             366      Division duties -- Revocation.
             367          (1) A person may not purchase, possess, or discharge display or special effects fireworks
             368      unless the person has obtained a display or special effects operator license from the division.


             369          (2) The division shall:
             370          (a) issue an annual license to any display or special effects operator who:
             371          (i) applies for the permit;
             372          (ii) pays a [$10] fee established by the division through the process under Section
             373      63-38-3.2 ;
             374          (iii) demonstrates proof of competence; and
             375          (iv) certifies that he will comply with the rules governing placement and discharge of
             376      fireworks established by the board;
             377          (b) provide the licensee with a copy of the rules governing placement and discharge of
             378      fireworks made under Section 53-7-204 ; and
             379          (c) together with county and municipal officers enforce Sections 53-7-220 through
             380      53-7-225 .
             381          (3) The division may:
             382          (a) revoke a license issued under this section for cause;
             383          (b) seize display and special effects fireworks, fireworks, and unclassified fireworks that
             384      are offered for sale, sold, or in the possession of an individual in violation of Sections 53-7-220
             385      through 53-7-225 ; and
             386          (c) create application and certification forms.
             387          Section 12. Section 53-7-224 is amended to read:
             388           53-7-224. Licensing importers and wholesalers -- Fee.
             389          The division shall:
             390          (1) annually license each importer and wholesaler of pyrotechnic devices; and
             391          (2) charge an annual license fee [of $250] established by the division through the process
             392      under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             393          Section 13. Section 53-7-306 is amended to read:
             394           53-7-306. Duties and powers of the board -- Fees.
             395          (1) The board shall monitor rates charged in the industry for container removal.
             396          (2) The board may:
             397          (a) set civil penalties for violation of any rule or order made under this part;
             398          (b) in conducting hearings on the issuance or revocation of any license:
             399          (i) compel the attendance of witnesses by subpoena;


             400          (ii) require the production of any records or documents determined by it to be pertinent to
             401      the subject matter of the hearing; and
             402          (iii) apply to the district court of the county where the hearing is held for an order citing
             403      any applicant or witness for contempt, and for failure to attend, testify, or produce required
             404      documents;
             405          (c) suspend or revoke licenses and refuse renewals of licenses if the applicant or licensee
             406      has been guilty of conduct harmful to either the safety or protection of the public;
             407          (d) adopt bylaws for its procedures and methods of operation; and
             408          (e) at the request of the enforcing authority, grant exceptions from its rules to
             409      accommodate local needs as it determines to be in the best interest of public safety or the persons
             410      using LPG materials or services.
             411          (3) The board shall, in accordance with Section [ 53-7-314 ] 63-38-3.2 , establish fees as
             412      necessary to cover the cost of administering this section.
             413          Section 14. Section 53-7-309 is amended to read:
             414           53-7-309. Classification of applicants and licensees -- Fees.
             415          (1) To administer this part, the board shall classify all applicants and licensees as follows:
             416          (a) Class 1: a licensed dealer who:
             417          (i) is engaged in the business of installing gas appliances or systems for the use of LPG;
             418          (ii) sells, fills, refills, delivers, or is permitted to deliver any LPG; or
             419          (iii) is involved under both Subsection (i) and (ii).
             420          (b) Class 2: a business engaged in the sale, transportation, and exchange of cylinders, or
             421      engaged in more than one of these, but not transporting or transferring gas in liquid.
             422          (c) Class 3: a business not engaged in the sale of LPG, but engaged in the sale and
             423      installation of gas appliances or LPG systems.
             424          (d) Class 4: those businesses not specifically within classification 1, 2, or 3 may at the
             425      discretion of the board be issued special licenses.
             426          (2) (a) Any license granted under this section entitles the licensee to operate a staffed plant
             427      or facility consistent with the license at one location, which is stated in the license, under Section
             428      53-7-310 .
             429          (b) For each additional staffed plant or facility owned or operated by the licensee, the
             430      licensee shall register the additional location with the board and pay an additional annual fee[, to


             431      be set in accordance with Section 53-7-314 ].
             432          (3) The fees under this section are established by the division through the process under
             433      Section 63-38-3.2 .
             434          Section 15. Section 53-7-311 is amended to read:
             435           53-7-311. Certification of licensees for certain activities -- Fees.
             436          (1) A person that transports or dispenses LPG or that installs, repairs, or services
             437      appliances, containers, equipment, systems, or piping for the use of LPG shall be certified by the
             438      division by passing an appropriate examination based on the safety requirements of the board.
             439          (2) (a) A trainee employee is exempt from this examination for 45 working days, and until
             440      examined by a representative of the board. A trainee employee, during the 45-day period, shall
             441      be supervised by a qualified instructor.
             442          (b) Any LPG licensee hiring a trainee shall, within 20 days of the commencement of
             443      employment, notify the board, so that an examination may be scheduled. If the trainee fails to pass
             444      the examination, the trainee may retake it after additional instruction. Prior to retaking the exam,
             445      the trainee shall again be supervised by a qualified instructor.
             446          [(3) (a) The board shall establish a reasonable fee in accordance with Section 53-7-314 to
             447      cover the costs of administering the examination.]
             448          [(b)] (3) All examinations shall be administered by the division.
             449          (4) The board shall establish certification and examination fees under this section through
             450      the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             451          Section 16. Section 53-7-312 is amended to read:
             452           53-7-312. Division approval of certain storage system plans -- Procedure --
             453      Inspections -- Fees.
             454          (1) (a) The complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the storage of more
             455      than 5,000 water gallons of LPG shall be submitted to the division by a person licensed under this
             456      part, and receive approval by the division before installation is started. The plans shall be drawn
             457      to scale and contain sufficient detail and clarity as necessary to indicate the nature and character
             458      of the proposed system and its compliance with this part.
             459          (b) Two copies of the plans shall be submitted to the division and one copy shall be
             460      returned to the applicant with approval or disapproval indicated on it.
             461          (2) (a) For dispensing systems for 5,000 water gallons or less of LPG, a detailed sketch


             462      or plan shall be submitted to the division by a person licensed under this part, and receive approval
             463      by the division before installation is started.
             464          (b) Two copies of the plans shall be submitted to the division and one copy shall be
             465      returned to the applicant with approval or disapproval indicated on it.
             466          (3) The division shall establish fees for inspections under this section through the process
             467      under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             468          Section 17. Section 53-8-204 is amended to read:
             469           53-8-204. Division duties -- Official inspection stations -- Permits -- Fees --
             470      Suspension or revocation -- Utah-based interstate commercial motor carriers.
             471          (1) The division shall:
             472          (a) conduct examinations of every safety inspection station permit applicant and safety
             473      inspector certificate applicant to determine whether the applicant is properly equipped and
             474      qualified to make safety inspections;
             475          (b) issue safety inspection station permits and safety inspector certificates to qualified
             476      applicants;
             477          [(c) establish application, renewal, and reapplication fees in accordance with Section
             478      63-38-3.2 for safety inspection station permits and safety inspector certificates;]
             479          [(d)] (c) provide instructions and all necessary forms, including safety inspection
             480      certificates, to safety inspection stations for the inspection of motor vehicles and the issuance of
             481      the safety inspection certificates;
             482          [(e)] (d) charge a [$1.50] fee for each safety inspection certificate;
             483          [(f)] (e) investigate complaints regarding safety inspection stations and safety inspectors;
             484          [(g)] (f) compile and publish all applicable safety inspection laws, rules, instructions, and
             485      standards and distribute them to all safety inspection stations and provide updates to the compiled
             486      laws, rules, instructions, and standards as needed;
             487          [(h) establish a fee in accordance with Section 63-38-3.2 to cover the cost of compiling
             488      and publishing]
             489          (g) compile and publish the safety inspection laws, rules, instructions, and standards and
             490      any updates; and
             491          [(i)] (h) assist the council in conducting its meetings and hearings.
             492          (2) (a) (i) Receipts from the fees established in accordance with Subsection [(1)(h)] (7) for


             493      the compilation and publishing under Subsection (1)(g) are fixed collections to be used by the
             494      division for the expenses of the Utah Highway Patrol incurred under Subsection (1)[(h)](g).
             495          (ii) Funds received in excess of the expenses under Subsection (1)[(h)](g) shall be
             496      deposited in the Transportation Fund.
             497          (b) (i) The first $.50 of the fee under Subsection (1)[(e)] (d) is a dedicated credit to be used
             498      solely by the Utah Highway Patrol for the expenses of administering this section.
             499          (ii) Funds in excess of the first $.50 collected under Subsection (1)[(e)](d) shall be
             500      deposited in the Transportation Fund.
             501          (iii) The dedicated credits described under Subsection (2)(b)(i) are in addition to any other
             502      appropriations provided to administer the safety inspection program duties under this section.
             503          (3) The division may:
             504          (a) before issuing a safety inspection permit, require an applicant, other than a fleet station
             505      or government station, to file a bond that will provide a guarantee that the applicant safety
             506      inspection station will make compensation for any damage to a motor vehicle during an inspection
             507      or adjustment due to negligence on the part of an applicant or his employees;
             508          (b) establish procedures governing the issuance of safety inspection certificates to
             509      Utah-based interstate commercial motor carriers; and
             510          (c) suspend, revoke, or refuse renewal of any safety inspection station permit issued when
             511      the division finds that the safety inspection station is not:
             512          (i) properly equipped; or
             513          (ii) complying with rules made by the division; and
             514          (d) suspend, revoke, or refuse renewal of any safety inspection station permit or safety
             515      inspector certificate issued when the station or inspector has violated any safety inspection law or
             516      rule.
             517          (4) The division shall maintain a record of safety inspection station permits and safety
             518      inspector certificates issued, suspended, revoked, or refused renewal under Subsection (3)(c).
             519          (5) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
             520      division shall make rules:
             521          (a) setting minimum standards covering the design, construction, condition, and operation
             522      of motor vehicle equipment for safely operating a motor vehicle on the highway;
             523          (b) establishing motor vehicle safety inspection procedures to ensure a motor vehicle can


             524      be operated safely;
             525          (c) establishing safety inspection station building, equipment, and personnel requirements
             526      necessary to qualify to perform safety inspections;
             527          (d) establishing age, training, examination, and renewal requirements to qualify for a safety
             528      inspector certificate;
             529          (e) establishing requirements:
             530          (i) designed to protect consumers from unwanted or unneeded repairs or adjustments;
             531          (ii) for maintaining safety inspection records;
             532          (iii) for providing reports to the division; and
             533          (iv) for maintaining and protecting safety inspection certificates;
             534          (f) establishing procedures for a motor vehicle that fails a safety inspection;
             535          (g) setting bonding amounts for safety inspection stations if bonds are required under
             536      Subsection (3)(a); and
             537          (h) establishing procedures for a safety inspection station to follow if the station is going
             538      out of business.
             539          (6) The rules of the division:
             540          (a) shall conform as nearly as practical to federal motor vehicle safety standards including
             541      49 CFR 393, 396, 396 Appendix G, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 205; and
             542          (b) may incorporate by reference, in whole or in part, the federal standards under
             543      Subsection (6)(a) and nationally recognized and readily available standards and codes on motor
             544      vehicle safety.
             545          (7) The division shall establish fees under this section through the process under Section
             546      63-38-3.2 .
             547          Section 18. Section 53-8-206 is amended to read:
             548           53-8-206. Safety inspection -- Station requirements -- Permits not transferable --
             549      Certificate of inspection -- Fees -- Unused certificates -- Suspension or revocation of permits.
             550          (1) The safety inspection required under Section 53-8-205 may only be performed:
             551          (a) by a person certified by the division as a safety inspector; and
             552          (b) at a safety inspection station with a valid safety inspection station permit issued by the
             553      division.
             554          (2) A safety inspection station permit may not be assigned or transferred or used at any


             555      location other than a designated location, and every safety inspection station permit shall be posted
             556      in a conspicuous place at the location designated.
             557          (3) If required by the division, a record and report shall be made of every safety inspection
             558      and every safety inspection certificate issued.
             559          (4) A safety inspection station holding a safety inspection station permit issued by the
             560      division may charge:
             561          (a) a fee as reimbursement for the safety inspection certificate fee [as specified in] under
             562      Subsection 53-8-204 (1)[(e)](d); and
             563          (b) a reasonable fee for labor in performing safety inspections[, not to exceed:].
             564          [(i) $5 or less for motorcycles;]
             565          [(ii) unless Subsection (i) or (iii) applies, $9 or less for motor vehicles; or]
             566          [(iii) $12 or less for 4-wheel drive, split axle, and any motor vehicles that necessitate
             567      disassembly of front hub or removal of rear axle for inspection.]
             568          (5) The division shall establish the fees under this section through the process under
             569      Section 63-38-3.2 .
             570          [(5)] (6) A safety inspection station may return unused safety inspection certificates in a
             571      quantity of ten or more and shall be reimbursed by the division for the cost of the safety inspection
             572      certificates.
             573          [(6)] (7) (a) Upon receiving notice of the suspension or revocation of a safety inspection
             574      station permit, the safety inspection station permit holder shall immediately terminate all safety
             575      inspection activities and return all safety inspection certificates and the safety inspection station
             576      permit to the division.
             577          (b) The division shall issue a receipt for all unused safety inspection certificates.
             578          Section 19. Section 53-9-111 is amended to read:
             579           53-9-111. License and registration fees -- Deposit in General Fund.
             580          (1) [Fees] The division shall establish fees for licensure and renewal [shall be as follows]
             581      through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 , including fees for:
             582          (a) [for] an original agency license application and license, [$200,] plus an additional fee
             583      for the costs of fingerprint processing and background investigation;
             584          (b) [for] the renewal of an agency license[, $100];
             585          (c) [for] an original registrant or apprentice license application and license, [$100,] plus


             586      an additional fee for the costs of fingerprint processing and background investigation;
             587          (d) [for] the renewal of a registrant or apprentice license[, $50];
             588          (e) [for] filing an agency renewal application more than 30 days after the expiration date
             589      of the license[, a delinquency fee of $50];
             590          (f) [for] filing a registrant or apprentice renewal application more than 30 days after the
             591      expiration date of the registration[, a delinquency fee of $30];
             592          (g) [for] the reinstatement of any license[, $50];
             593          (h) [for] a duplicate identification card[, $10]; and
             594          (i) [for] the fingerprint processing fee, [an] and this amount [that does] may not exceed
             595      the cost to the department charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint processing
             596      for the purpose of obtaining federal criminal history record information.
             597          (2) (a) The commissioner may renew a license granted under this chapter upon receipt of
             598      a renewal application on forms as prescribed by the commissioner and upon receipt of the fees
             599      [prescribed in] established under Subsection (1).
             600          (b) The renewal of a license requires the filing of a surety bond as described in Subsections
             601      53-9-109 (2) and (3). Renewal of a license [shall] may not be granted more than 90 days after
             602      expiration.
             603          (c) A licensee may not engage in any activity subject to this chapter during any period
             604      between the date of expiration of the license and the renewal of the license.
             605          (3) (a) The commissioner shall renew a suspended license if:
             606          (i) the period of suspension has been completed;
             607          (ii) the commissioner has received a renewal application from the applicant on forms
             608      prescribed by the commissioner; and
             609          (iii) the applicant has:
             610          (A) filed a surety bond as described by Subsections 53-9-109 (2) and (3); and
             611          (B) paid the fees required [by this section] for renewal, including a delinquency fee if the
             612      application is not received by the commissioner within 30 days of the termination of the
             613      suspension.
             614          (b) Renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains
             615      suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in any activity regulated by this chapter, or in any
             616      other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.


             617          (4) The commissioner shall not reinstate a revoked license or accept an application for a
             618      license from a person whose license has been revoked for at least one year from the date of
             619      revocation.
             620          (5) All fees, except the fingerprint processing fee, collected by the department under this
             621      section shall be deposited in the General Fund.
             622          Section 20. Section 53-10-108 is amended to read:
             623           53-10-108. Restrictions on access, use, and contents of division records -- Limited use
             624      of records for employment purposes -- Challenging accuracy of records -- Usage fees --
             625      Missing children records.
             626          (1) Dissemination of information from a criminal history record or warrant of arrest
             627      information from division files is limited to:
             628          (a) criminal justice agencies for purposes of administration of criminal justice and for
             629      employment screening by criminal justice agencies;
             630          (b) noncriminal justice agencies or individuals for any purpose authorized by statute,
             631      executive order, court rule, court order, or local ordinance;
             632          (c) agencies or individuals for the purpose of obtaining required clearances connected with
             633      foreign travel or obtaining citizenship;
             634          (d) (i) agencies or individuals pursuant to a specific agreement with a criminal justice
             635      agency to provide services required for the administration of criminal justice; and
             636          (ii) the agreement shall specifically authorize access to data, limit the use of the data to
             637      purposes for which given, and ensure the security and confidentiality of the data;
             638          (e) agencies or individuals for the purpose of a preplacement adoptive study, in accordance
             639      with the requirements of Section 78-30-3.5 ;
             640          (f) (i) agencies and individuals as the commissioner authorizes for the express purpose of
             641      research, evaluative, or statistical activities pursuant to an agreement with a criminal justice
             642      agency; and
             643          (ii) private security agencies through guidelines established by the commissioner for
             644      employment background checks for their own employees and prospective employees;
             645          (g) a qualifying entity for employment background checks for their own employees and
             646      persons who have applied for employment with the qualifying entity; and
             647          (h) other agencies and individuals as the commissioner authorizes and finds necessary for


             648      protection of life and property and for offender identification, apprehension, and prosecution
             649      pursuant to an agreement.
             650          (2) An agreement under Subsection (1)(f) or [(1)](h) shall specifically authorize access to
             651      data, limit the use of data to research, evaluative, or statistical purposes, preserve the anonymity
             652      of individuals to whom the information relates, and ensure the confidentiality and security of the
             653      data.
             654          (3) (a) Before requesting information under Subsection (1)(g), a qualifying entity must
             655      obtain a signed waiver from the person whose information is requested.
             656          (b) The waiver must notify the signee:
             657          (i) that a criminal history background check will be conducted;
             658          (ii) who will see the information; and
             659          (iii) how the information will be used.
             660          (c) Information received by a qualifying entity under Subsection (1)(g) may only be:
             661          (i) available to persons involved in the hiring or background investigation of the employee;
             662      and
             663          (ii) used for the purpose of assisting in making an employment or promotion decision.
             664          (d) A person who disseminates or uses information obtained from the division under
             665      Subsection (1)(g) for purposes other than those specified under Subsection (3)(c), in addition to
             666      any penalties provided under this section, is subject to civil liability.
             667          (e) A qualifying entity that obtains information under Subsection (1)(g) shall provide the
             668      employee or employment applicant an opportunity to:
             669          (i) review the information received as provided under Subsection (8); and
             670          (ii) respond to any information received.
             671          (f) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
             672      division may make rules to implement this Subsection (3).
             673          [(g) (i) The applicant fingerprint card fee under Subsection (1)(g) is $15.]
             674          [(ii) The name check fee under Subsection (1)(g) is $10.]
             675          [(iii) These] (g) (i) The division shall establish fees [remain in effect until changed by the
             676      division] through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 for applicant fingerprint cards and name
             677      checks.
             678          [(iv)] (ii) Funds generated under Subsections (3)(g)(i)[, (3)(g)(ii),] and (8)(b) shall be


             679      deposited in the General Fund as a dedicated credit by the department to cover the costs incurred
             680      in providing the information.
             681          (h) The division or its employees are not liable for defamation, invasion of privacy,
             682      negligence, or any other claim in connection with the contents of information disseminated under
             683      Subsection (1)(g).
             684          (4) Any criminal history record information obtained from division files may be used only
             685      for the purposes for which it was provided and may not be further disseminated.
             686          (5) If an individual has no prior criminal convictions, criminal history record information
             687      contained in the division's computerized criminal history files may not include arrest or disposition
             688      data concerning an individual who has been acquitted, his charges dismissed, or when no
             689      complaint against him has been filed.
             690          (6) (a) This section does not preclude the use of the division's central computing facilities
             691      for the storage and retrieval of criminal history record information.
             692          (b) This information shall be stored so it cannot be modified, destroyed, or accessed by
             693      unauthorized agencies or individuals.
             694          (7) Direct access through remote computer terminals to criminal history record information
             695      in the division's files is limited to those agencies authorized by the commissioner under
             696      procedures designed to prevent unauthorized access to this information.
             697          (8) (a) The commissioner shall establish procedures to allow an individual right of access
             698      to review his criminal history record information.
             699          (b) A processing fee for the right of access service under Subsection (8)(a) is [$10] $15.
             700      This fee remains in effect until changed by the commissioner through the process under Section
             701      63-38-3.2 .
             702          (c) (i) The commissioner shall establish procedures for an individual to challenge the
             703      completeness and accuracy of criminal history record information contained in the division's
             704      computerized criminal history files regarding that individual.
             705          (ii) These procedures shall include provisions for amending any information found to be
             706      inaccurate or incomplete.
             707          (9) The private security agencies as provided in Subsection (1)(f)(ii):
             708          (a) shall be charged for access; and
             709          (b) shall be registered with the division according to rules made by the division under Title


             710      63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             711          (10) Before providing information requested under this section, the division shall give
             712      priority to criminal justice agencies needs.
             713          (11) (a) Misuse of access to criminal history record information is a class B misdemeanor.
             714          (b) The commissioner shall be informed of the misuse.
             715          Section 21. Section 53-11-115 is amended to read:
             716           53-11-115. License fees -- Deposit in General Fund.
             717          (1) [Fees] The division shall establish fees for licensure, registration, and renewal [are]
             718      through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 , including fees for:
             719          (a) for an original bail enforcement agent license application and license, [$250,] which
             720      fee shall include the costs of fingerprint processing and background investigation;
             721          (b) for the renewal of a bail enforcement agent or bail bond recovery agency license[,
             722      $150];
             723          (c) for an original bail recovery agent license application and license, [$150,] which fee
             724      shall include the costs of fingerprint processing and background investigation;
             725          (d) for the renewal of each bail recovery agent license[, $100];
             726          (e) for an original bail recovery apprentice license application and license, [$150,] which
             727      fee shall include the costs of fingerprint processing and background investigation;
             728          (f) for the renewal of each bail recovery apprentice license[, $100];
             729          (g) for filing a renewal application under Subsection (1)(b) more than 30 days after the
             730      expiration date of the license[, a delinquency fee of $50];
             731          (h) for filing a renewal application under Subsection (1)(d) more than 30 days after the
             732      expiration date of the registration[, a delinquency fee of $30];
             733          (i) for filing a renewal application under Subsection (1)(f) more than 30 days after the
             734      expiration date of the apprentice license[, a delinquency fee of $30];
             735          (j) for the reinstatement of a bail enforcement agent or bail bond recovery agency license[,
             736      $50];
             737          (k) for a duplicate identification card[, $10]; and
             738          (l) for reinstatement of an identification card[, $10].
             739          (2) (a) The board may renew a license granted under this chapter upon receipt of an
             740      application on forms as prescribed by the board and upon receipt of the fees [prescribed in] under


             741      Subsection (1).
             742          (b) The renewal of a bail enforcement agent, bail recovery agent, or bail recovery
             743      apprentice license requires the filing of a liability insurance policy as described in Subsections
             744      53-9-109 (2) and (3).
             745          (c) A license may not be renewed more than 90 days after its expiration.
             746          (d) A licensee may not engage in any activity subject to this chapter during any period
             747      between the date of expiration of the license and the renewal of the license.
             748          (3) (a) The board may reinstate a suspended license upon completion of the term of
             749      suspension.
             750          (b) Renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains
             751      suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in any activity regulated by this chapter, or in any
             752      other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.
             753          (4) The board may not reinstate a revoked license or accept an application for a license
             754      from a person whose license has been revoked for at least one year after the date of revocation.
             755          (5) All fees collected by the department under this section shall be deposited in the General
             756      Fund.
             757          Section 22. Section 76-10-526 is amended to read:
             758           76-10-526. Criminal background check prior to purchase of a firearm -- Fee --
             759      Exemption for concealed firearm permit holders.
             760          (1) A criminal background check required by this section shall only apply to the purchase
             761      of a handgun until federal law requires the background check to extend to other firearms.
             762          (2) At the time that federal law extends the criminal background check requirement to
             763      other firearms, the division shall make rules to extend the background checks required under this
             764      section to the other firearms.
             765          (3) For purposes of this section, "valid permit to carry a concealed firearm" does not
             766      include a temporary permit issued pursuant to Section 53-5-705 .
             767          (4) To establish personal identification and residence in this state for purposes of this part,
             768      a dealer shall require any person receiving a firearm to present:
             769          (a) one photo identification on a form issued by a governmental agency of the state; and
             770          (b) one other documentation of residence which must show an address identical to that
             771      shown on the photo identification form.


             772          (5) A criminal history background check is required for the sale of a firearm by a licensed
             773      firearm dealer in the state.
             774          (6) Any person, except a dealer, purchasing a firearm from a dealer shall consent in writing
             775      to a criminal background check, on a form provided by the division. The form shall also contain
             776      the following information:
             777          (a) the dealer identification number;
             778          (b) the name and address of the person receiving the firearm;
             779          (c) the date of birth, height, weight, eye color, and hair color of the person receiving the
             780      firearm; and
             781          (d) the Social Security number or any other identification number of the person receiving
             782      the firearm.
             783          (7) (a) The dealer shall send the form required by Subsection (6) to the division
             784      immediately upon its completion.
             785          (b) No dealer shall sell or transfer any firearm to any person until the dealer has provided
             786      the division with the information in Subsection (6) and has received approval from the division
             787      under Subsection (8).
             788          (8) The dealer shall make a request for criminal history background information by
             789      telephone or other electronic means to the division and shall receive approval or denial of the
             790      inquiry by telephone or other electronic means.
             791          (9) When the dealer calls for or requests a criminal history background check, the division
             792      shall:
             793          (a) review the criminal history files to determine if the person is prohibited from
             794      purchasing, possessing, or transferring a firearm by state or federal law;
             795          (b) inform the dealer that:
             796          (i) the criminal record indicates the person is so prohibited; or
             797          (ii) the person is approved for purchasing, possessing, or transferring a firearm;
             798          (c) provide the dealer with a unique transaction number for that inquiry; and
             799          (d) provide a response to the requesting dealer during the call for a criminal background,
             800      or by return call, or other electronic means, without delay, except in case of electronic failure or
             801      other circumstances beyond the control of the division, the division shall advise the dealer of the
             802      reason for such delay and give the dealer an estimate of the length of such delay.


             803          (10) The division shall not maintain any records of the criminal history background check
             804      longer than 20 days from the date of the dealer's request if the division determines that the person
             805      receiving the gun is not prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transferring the firearm under
             806      state or federal law. However, the division shall maintain a log of requests containing the dealer's
             807      federal firearms number, the transaction number, and the transaction date for a period of 12
             808      months.
             809          (11) If the criminal history background check discloses information indicating that the
             810      person attempting to purchase the firearm is prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or
             811      transferring a firearm, the division shall inform the law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction
             812      where the person resides.
             813          (12) If a person is denied the right to purchase a firearm under this section, the person may
             814      review his criminal history information and may challenge or amend the information as provided
             815      in Section 53-10-108 .
             816          (13) The division shall make rules as provided in Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah
             817      Administrative Rulemaking Act, to ensure the identity, confidentiality, and security of all records
             818      provided by the division pursuant to this part are in conformance with the requirements of the
             819      Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, Pub. L. No. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536 (1993).
             820          (14) (a) All dealers shall collect a criminal history background check fee [which is $7.50.
             821      This fee remains in effect until changed] established by the division through the process under
             822      Section 63-38-3.2 .
             823          (b) The dealer shall forward at one time all fees collected for criminal history background
             824      checks performed during the month to the division by the last day of the month following the sale
             825      of a firearm. The division shall deposit the fees in the General Fund as dedicated credits to cover
             826      the cost of administering and conducting the criminal history background check program.
             827          (15) A person with a concealed firearm permit issued pursuant to Title 53, Chapter 5, Part
             828      7, Concealed Weapon Act, shall be exempt from the background check and corresponding fee
             829      required in this section for the purchase of a firearm if:
             830          (a) the person presents his concealed firearm permit to the dealer prior to purchase of the
             831      firearm; and
             832          (b) the dealer verifies with the division that the person's concealed firearm permit is valid.
             833          Section 23. Section 77-18-11 is amended to read:


             834           77-18-11. Petition -- Expungement of conviction -- Certificate of eligibility -- Fee --
             835      Notice -- Written evaluation -- Objections -- Hearing.
             836          (1) A person convicted of a crime may petition the convicting court for an expungement
             837      of the record of conviction.
             838          (2) (a) The court shall require receipt of a certificate of eligibility issued by the division
             839      under Section 77-18-12 .
             840          (b) The fee for each certificate of eligibility [is $25. This fee remains in effect until
             841      changed] shall be established by the division through the process under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             842          (c) Funds generated under Subsection (2)(b) shall be deposited in the General Fund as a
             843      dedicated credit by the department to cover the costs incurred in providing the information.
             844          (3) The petition and certificate of eligibility shall be filed with the court and served upon
             845      the prosecuting attorney and the Department of Corrections.
             846          (4) A victim shall receive notice of a petition for expungement if, prior to the entry of an
             847      expungement order, the victim or, in the case of a minor or a person who is incapacitated or
             848      deceased, the victim's next of kin or authorized representative, submits a written and signed
             849      request for notice to the office of the Department of Corrections in the judicial district in which
             850      the crime occurred or judgment was entered.
             851          (5) The Department of Corrections shall serve notice of the expungement request by
             852      first-class mail to the victim at the most recent address of record on file with the department. The
             853      notice shall include a copy of the petition, certificate of eligibility, and statutes and rules applicable
             854      to the petition.
             855          (6) The court in its discretion may request a written evaluation by Adult Parole and
             856      Probation of the Department of Corrections.
             857          (a) The evaluation shall include a recommendation concerning the petition for
             858      expungement.
             859          (b) If expungement is recommended, the evaluation shall include certification that the
             860      petitioner has completed all requirements of sentencing and probation or parole and state any
             861      rationale that would support or refute consideration for expungement.
             862          (c) The conclusions and recommendations contained in the evaluation shall be provided
             863      to the petitioner and the prosecuting attorney.
             864          (7) If the prosecuting attorney or a victim submits a written objection to the court


             865      concerning the petition within 30 days after service of the notice, or if the petitioner objects to the
             866      conclusions and recommendations in the evaluation within 15 days after receipt of the conclusions
             867      and recommendations, the court shall set a date for a hearing and notify the prosecuting attorney
             868      for the jurisdiction, the petitioner, and the victim of the date set for the hearing.
             869          (8) Any person who has relevant information about the petitioner may testify at the
             870      hearing.
             871          (9) The prosecuting attorney may respond to the court with a recommendation or objection
             872      within 30 days.
             873          (10) If an objection is not received under Subsection (7), the expungement may be granted
             874      without a hearing.
             875          (11) A court may not expunge a conviction of a:
             876          (a) capital felony;
             877          (b) first degree felony;
             878          (c) second degree forcible felony; or
             879          (d) any sexual act against a minor.
             880          Section 24. Effective date.
             881          This act takes effect on July 1, 2000.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 11-18-99 2:44 PM


A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


Committee Note

The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee recommended this bill.


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