H.B. 287 Enrolled

1

RESTRUCTURING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
2 AND CULTURE
3 2011 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper
6 Senate Sponsor: Stuart C. Reid
7
8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill provides a mechanism for the restructuring of the Department of Community
11 and Culture and distributes and transitions certain of its powers, duties, functions, and
12 programs to other governmental departments and agencies.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This bill:
15 . provides a mechanism for the restructuring of the Department of Community and
16 Culture and the transitioning of certain powers, duties, functions, and programs;
17 . moves the Utah Science Center Authority, the Heber Valley Historic Railroad
18 Authority, and the Utah State Railroad Museum Authority to Title 63H,
19 Independent State Entities;
20 . moves the Bond Volume Cap Allocation program to the Governor's Office of
21 Economic Development; and
22 . makes certain technical changes.
23 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
24 This bill appropriates:
25 . as an ongoing appropriation subject to future budget constraints, $104,400 from the
26 General Fund for fiscal year 2011-12 to the Department of Community and Culture
27 to offset the loss of funds by the department related to the shifting of the Bond
28 Volume Cap Allocation program to the Governor's Office of Economic
29 Development.

30 Other Special Clauses:
31 None
32 Utah Code Sections Affected:
33 AMENDS:
34 59-12-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 88, 209, and 364
35 63A-5-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 343
36 63E-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 152 and 364
37 63I-1-209, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 364
38 63I-1-263, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 319 and 358
39 63I-4-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 152, 353, and 364
40 63J-7-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 152, 364, and 370
41 63M-1-201, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
42 63M-7-301, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 39
43 RENUMBERS AND AMENDS:
44 63H-3-101, (Renumbered from 9-3-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter
45 309)
46 63H-3-102, (Renumbered from 9-3-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2001,
47 Chapter 151)
48 63H-3-103, (Renumbered from 9-3-403, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010,
49 Chapter 286)
50 63H-3-104, (Renumbered from 9-3-404, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter
51 309)
52 63H-3-105, (Renumbered from 9-3-405, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter
53 309)
54 63H-3-106, (Renumbered from 9-3-406, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter
55 309)
56 63H-3-107, (Renumbered from 9-3-407, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010,
57 Chapter 378)

58 63H-3-108, (Renumbered from 9-3-409, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, First
59 Special Session, Chapter 5)
60 63H-3-109, (Renumbered from 9-3-410, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010,
61 Chapter 324)
62 63H-3-110, (Renumbered from 9-3-411, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter
63 309)
64 63H-4-101, (Renumbered from 9-3-501, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
65 364)
66 63H-4-102, (Renumbered from 9-3-502, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
67 364)
68 63H-4-103, (Renumbered from 9-3-503, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
69 364)
70 63H-4-104, (Renumbered from 9-3-504, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
71 364)
72 63H-4-105, (Renumbered from 9-3-505, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
73 364)
74 63H-4-106, (Renumbered from 9-3-506, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
75 364)
76 63H-4-107, (Renumbered from 9-3-507, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
77 364)
78 63H-4-108, (Renumbered from 9-3-508, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
79 364)
80 63H-4-109, (Renumbered from 9-3-509, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
81 364)
82 63H-4-110, (Renumbered from 9-3-510, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
83 364)
84 63H-4-111, (Renumbered from 9-3-511, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
85 364)

86 63H-5-101, (Renumbered from 9-3-601, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
87 152)
88 63H-5-102, (Renumbered from 9-3-602, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
89 152)
90 63H-5-103, (Renumbered from 9-3-603, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
91 152)
92 63H-5-104, (Renumbered from 9-3-604, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
93 152)
94 63H-5-105, (Renumbered from 9-3-605, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
95 152)
96 63H-5-106, (Renumbered from 9-3-606, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
97 152)
98 63H-5-107, (Renumbered from 9-3-607, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
99 152)
100 63H-5-108, (Renumbered from 9-3-608, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
101 152)
102 63H-5-109, (Renumbered from 9-3-609, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
103 152)
104 63H-5-110, (Renumbered from 9-3-610, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter
105 152)
106 63H-6-101, (Renumbered from 9-4-1101, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter
107 260)
108 63H-6-102, (Renumbered from 9-4-1102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter
109 260)
110 63H-6-103, (Renumbered from 9-4-1103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008,
111 Chapter 382)
112 63H-6-104, (Renumbered from 9-4-1104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002,
113 Chapter 176)

114 63H-6-105, (Renumbered from 9-4-1105, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter
115 260)
116 63H-6-106, (Renumbered from 9-4-1106, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter
117 260)
118 63H-6-107, (Renumbered from 9-4-1107, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter
119 260)
120 63M-1-2901, (Renumbered from 9-4-501, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter
121 287)
122 63M-1-2902, (Renumbered from 9-4-502, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter
123 287)
124 63M-1-2903, (Renumbered from 9-4-503, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010,
125 Chapter 286)
126 63M-1-2904, (Renumbered from 9-4-504, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1997,
127 Chapter 192)
128 63M-1-2905, (Renumbered from 9-4-505, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2004,
129 Chapter 90)
130 63M-1-2906, (Renumbered from 9-4-506, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2000,
131 Chapter 95)
132 63M-1-2907, (Renumbered from 9-4-507, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter
133 287)
134 63M-1-2908, (Renumbered from 9-4-508, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2005,
135 Chapter 170)
136 63M-1-2909, (Renumbered from 9-4-509, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008,
137 Chapter 382)
138 Uncodified Material Affected:
139 ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
140
141 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

142 Section 1. Section 59-12-104 is amended to read:
143 59-12-104. Exemptions.
144 The following sales and uses are exempt from the taxes imposed by this chapter:
145 (1) sales of aviation fuel, motor fuel, and special fuel subject to a Utah state excise tax
146 under Chapter 13, Motor and Special Fuel Tax Act;
147 (2) sales to the state, its institutions, and its political subdivisions; however, this
148 exemption does not apply to sales of:
149 (a) construction materials except:
150 (i) construction materials purchased by or on behalf of institutions of the public
151 education system as defined in Utah Constitution Article X, Section 2, provided the
152 construction materials are clearly identified and segregated and installed or converted to real
153 property which is owned by institutions of the public education system; and
154 (ii) construction materials purchased by the state, its institutions, or its political
155 subdivisions which are installed or converted to real property by employees of the state, its
156 institutions, or its political subdivisions; or
157 (b) tangible personal property in connection with the construction, operation,
158 maintenance, repair, or replacement of a project, as defined in Section 11-13-103 , or facilities
159 providing additional project capacity, as defined in Section 11-13-103 ;
160 (3) (a) sales of an item described in Subsection (3)(b) from a vending machine if:
161 (i) the proceeds of each sale do not exceed $1; and
162 (ii) the seller or operator of the vending machine reports an amount equal to 150% of
163 the cost of the item described in Subsection (3)(b) as goods consumed; and
164 (b) Subsection (3)(a) applies to:
165 (i) food and food ingredients; or
166 (ii) prepared food;
167 (4) (a) sales of the following to a commercial airline carrier for in-flight consumption:
168 (i) alcoholic beverages;
169 (ii) food and food ingredients; or

170 (iii) prepared food;
171 (b) sales of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically:
172 (i) to a passenger;
173 (ii) by a commercial airline carrier; and
174 (iii) during a flight for in-flight consumption or in-flight use by the passenger; or
175 (c) services related to Subsection (4)(a) or (b);
176 (5) (a) (i) beginning on July 1, 2008, and ending on September 30, 2008, sales of parts
177 and equipment:
178 (A) (I) by an establishment described in NAICS Code 336411 or 336412 of the 2002
179 North American Industry Classification System of the federal Executive Office of the
180 President, Office of Management and Budget; and
181 (II) for:
182 (Aa) installation in an aircraft, including services relating to the installation of parts or
183 equipment in the aircraft;
184 (Bb) renovation of an aircraft; or
185 (Cc) repair of an aircraft; or
186 (B) for installation in an aircraft operated by a common carrier in interstate or foreign
187 commerce; or
188 (ii) beginning on October 1, 2008, sales of parts and equipment for installation in an
189 aircraft operated by a common carrier in interstate or foreign commerce; and
190 (b) notwithstanding the time period of Subsection 59-1-1410 (8) for filing for a refund,
191 a person may claim the exemption allowed by Subsection (5)(a)(i)(B) for a sale by filing for a
192 refund:
193 (i) if the sale is made on or after July 1, 2008, but on or before September 30, 2008;
194 (ii) as if Subsection (5)(a)(i)(B) were in effect on the day on which the sale is made;
195 (iii) if the person did not claim the exemption allowed by Subsection (5)(a)(i)(B) for
196 the sale prior to filing for the refund;
197 (iv) for sales and use taxes paid under this chapter on the sale;

198 (v) in accordance with Section 59-1-1410 ; and
199 (vi) subject to any extension allowed for filing for a refund under Section 59-1-1410 , if
200 the person files for the refund on or before September 30, 2011;
201 (6) sales of commercials, motion picture films, prerecorded audio program tapes or
202 records, and prerecorded video tapes by a producer, distributor, or studio to a motion picture
203 exhibitor, distributor, or commercial television or radio broadcaster;
204 (7) (a) subject to Subsection (7)(b), sales of cleaning or washing of tangible personal
205 property if the cleaning or washing of the tangible personal property is not assisted cleaning or
206 washing of tangible personal property;
207 (b) if a seller that sells at the same business location assisted cleaning or washing of
208 tangible personal property and cleaning or washing of tangible personal property that is not
209 assisted cleaning or washing of tangible personal property, the exemption described in
210 Subsection (7)(a) applies if the seller separately accounts for the sales of the assisted cleaning
211 or washing of the tangible personal property; and
212 (c) for purposes of Subsection (7)(b) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3,
213 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission may make rules:
214 (i) governing the circumstances under which sales are at the same business location;
215 and
216 (ii) establishing the procedures and requirements for a seller to separately account for
217 sales of assisted cleaning or washing of tangible personal property;
218 (8) sales made to or by religious or charitable institutions in the conduct of their regular
219 religious or charitable functions and activities, if the requirements of Section 59-12-104.1 are
220 fulfilled;
221 (9) sales of a vehicle of a type required to be registered under the motor vehicle laws of
222 this state if the vehicle is:
223 (a) not registered in this state; and
224 (b) (i) not used in this state; or
225 (ii) used in this state:

226 (A) if the vehicle is not used to conduct business, for a time period that does not
227 exceed the longer of:
228 (I) 30 days in any calendar year; or
229 (II) the time period necessary to transport the vehicle to the borders of this state; or
230 (B) if the vehicle is used to conduct business, for the time period necessary to transport
231 the vehicle to the borders of this state;
232 (10) (a) amounts paid for an item described in Subsection (10)(b) if:
233 (i) the item is intended for human use; and
234 (ii) (A) a prescription was issued for the item; or
235 (B) the item was purchased by a hospital or other medical facility; and
236 (b) (i) Subsection (10)(a) applies to:
237 (A) a drug;
238 (B) a syringe; or
239 (C) a stoma supply; and
240 (ii) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
241 commission may by rule define the terms:
242 (A) "syringe"; or
243 (B) "stoma supply";
244 (11) sales or use of property, materials, or services used in the construction of or
245 incorporated in pollution control facilities allowed by Sections 19-2-123 through 19-2-127 ;
246 (12) (a) sales of an item described in Subsection (12)(c) served by:
247 (i) the following if the item described in Subsection (12)(c) is not available to the
248 general public:
249 (A) a church; or
250 (B) a charitable institution;
251 (ii) an institution of higher education if:
252 (A) the item described in Subsection (12)(c) is not available to the general public; or
253 (B) the item described in Subsection (12)(c) is prepaid as part of a student meal plan

254 offered by the institution of higher education; or
255 (b) sales of an item described in Subsection (12)(c) provided for a patient by:
256 (i) a medical facility; or
257 (ii) a nursing facility; and
258 (c) Subsections (12)(a) and (b) apply to:
259 (i) food and food ingredients;
260 (ii) prepared food; or
261 (iii) alcoholic beverages;
262 (13) (a) except as provided in Subsection (13)(b), the sale of tangible personal property
263 or a product transferred electronically by a person:
264 (i) regardless of the number of transactions involving the sale of that tangible personal
265 property or product transferred electronically by that person; and
266 (ii) not regularly engaged in the business of selling that type of tangible personal
267 property or product transferred electronically;
268 (b) this Subsection (13) does not apply if:
269 (i) the sale is one of a series of sales of a character to indicate that the person is
270 regularly engaged in the business of selling that type of tangible personal property or product
271 transferred electronically;
272 (ii) the person holds that person out as regularly engaged in the business of selling that
273 type of tangible personal property or product transferred electronically;
274 (iii) the person sells an item of tangible personal property or product transferred
275 electronically that the person purchased as a sale that is exempt under Subsection (25); or
276 (iv) the sale is of a vehicle or vessel required to be titled or registered under the laws of
277 this state in which case the tax is based upon:
278 (A) the bill of sale or other written evidence of value of the vehicle or vessel being
279 sold; or
280 (B) in the absence of a bill of sale or other written evidence of value, the fair market
281 value of the vehicle or vessel being sold at the time of the sale as determined by the

282 commission; and
283 (c) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
284 commission shall make rules establishing the circumstances under which:
285 (i) a person is regularly engaged in the business of selling a type of tangible personal
286 property or product transferred electronically;
287 (ii) a sale of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically is one of
288 a series of sales of a character to indicate that a person is regularly engaged in the business of
289 selling that type of tangible personal property or product transferred electronically; or
290 (iii) a person holds that person out as regularly engaged in the business of selling a type
291 of tangible personal property or product transferred electronically;
292 (14) (a) except as provided in Subsection (14)(b), amounts paid or charged on or after
293 July 1, 2006, for a purchase or lease by a manufacturing facility except for a cogeneration
294 facility, of the following:
295 (i) machinery and equipment that:
296 (A) are used:
297 (I) for a manufacturing facility except for a manufacturing facility that is a scrap
298 recycler described in Subsection 59-12-102 (54)(b):
299 (Aa) in the manufacturing process;
300 (Bb) to manufacture an item sold as tangible personal property; and
301 (Cc) beginning on July 1, 2009, in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection
302 (14)(a)(i)(A)(I) in the state; or
303 (II) for a manufacturing facility that is a scrap recycler described in Subsection
304 59-12-102 (54)(b):
305 (Aa) to process an item sold as tangible personal property; and
306 (Bb) beginning on July 1, 2009, in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection
307 (14)(a)(i)(A)(II) in the state; and
308 (B) have an economic life of three or more years; and
309 (ii) normal operating repair or replacement parts that:

310 (A) have an economic life of three or more years; and
311 (B) are used:
312 (I) for a manufacturing facility except for a manufacturing facility that is a scrap
313 recycler described in Subsection 59-12-102 (54)(b):
314 (Aa) in the manufacturing process; and
315 (Bb) in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection (14)(a)(ii)(B)(I) in the
316 state; or
317 (II) for a manufacturing facility that is a scrap recycler described in Subsection
318 59-12-102 (54)(b):
319 (Aa) to process an item sold as tangible personal property; and
320 (Bb) in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection (14)(a)(ii)(B)(II) in the
321 state;
322 (b) amounts paid or charged on or after July 1, 2005, for a purchase or lease by a
323 manufacturing facility that is a cogeneration facility placed in service on or after May 1, 2006,
324 of the following:
325 (i) machinery and equipment that:
326 (A) are used:
327 (I) in the manufacturing process;
328 (II) to manufacture an item sold as tangible personal property; and
329 (III) beginning on July 1, 2009, in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection
330 (14)(b) in the state; and
331 (B) have an economic life of three or more years; and
332 (ii) normal operating repair or replacement parts that:
333 (A) are used:
334 (I) in the manufacturing process; and
335 (II) in a manufacturing facility described in this Subsection (14)(b) in the state; and
336 (B) have an economic life of three or more years;
337 (c) amounts paid or charged for a purchase or lease made on or after January 1, 2008,

338 by an establishment described in NAICS Subsector 212, Mining (except Oil and Gas), or
339 NAICS Code 213113, Support Activities for Coal Mining, 213114, Support Activities for
340 Metal Mining, or 213115, Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining,
341 of the 2002 North American Industry Classification System of the federal Executive Office of
342 the President, Office of Management and Budget, of the following:
343 (i) machinery and equipment that:
344 (A) are used:
345 (I) (Aa) in the production process, other than the production of real property; or
346 (Bb) in research and development; and
347 (II) beginning on July 1, 2009, in an establishment described in this Subsection (14)(c)
348 in the state; and
349 (B) have an economic life of three or more years; and
350 (ii) normal operating repair or replacement parts that:
351 (A) have an economic life of three or more years; and
352 (B) are used in:
353 (I) (Aa) the production process, except for the production of real property; and
354 (Bb) an establishment described in this Subsection (14)(c) in the state; or
355 (II) (Aa) research and development; and
356 (Bb) in an establishment described in this Subsection (14)(c) in the state;
357 (d) (i) amounts paid or charged for a purchase or lease made on or after July 1, 2010,
358 but on or before June 30, 2014, by an establishment described in NAICS Code 518112, Web
359 Search Portals, of the 2002 North American Industry Classification System of the federal
360 Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, of the following:
361 (A) machinery and equipment that:
362 (I) are used in the operation of the web search portal;
363 (II) have an economic life of three or more years; and
364 (III) are used in a new or expanding establishment described in this Subsection (14)(d)
365 in the state; and

366 (B) normal operating repair or replacement parts that:
367 (I) are used in the operation of the web search portal;
368 (II) have an economic life of three or more years; and
369 (III) are used in a new or expanding establishment described in this Subsection (14)(d)
370 in the state; or
371 (ii) amounts paid or charged for a purchase or lease made on or after July 1, 2014, by
372 an establishment described in NAICS Code 518112, Web Search Portals, of the 2002 North
373 American Industry Classification System of the federal Executive Office of the President,
374 Office of Management and Budget, of the following:
375 (A) machinery and equipment that:
376 (I) are used in the operation of the web search portal; and
377 (II) have an economic life of three or more years; and
378 (B) normal operating repair or replacement parts that:
379 (I) are used in the operation of the web search portal; and
380 (II) have an economic life of three or more years;
381 (e) for purposes of this Subsection (14) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3,
382 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission:
383 (i) shall by rule define the term "establishment"; and
384 (ii) may by rule define what constitutes:
385 (A) processing an item sold as tangible personal property;
386 (B) the production process, except for the production of real property;
387 (C) research and development; or
388 (D) a new or expanding establishment described in Subsection (14)(d) in the state; and
389 (f) on or before October 1, 2011, and every five years after October 1, 2011, the
390 commission shall:
391 (i) review the exemptions described in this Subsection (14) and make
392 recommendations to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee concerning whether the
393 exemptions should be continued, modified, or repealed; and

394 (ii) include in its report:
395 (A) an estimate of the cost of the exemptions;
396 (B) the purpose and effectiveness of the exemptions; and
397 (C) the benefits of the exemptions to the state;
398 (15) (a) sales of the following if the requirements of Subsection (15)(b) are met:
399 (i) tooling;
400 (ii) special tooling;
401 (iii) support equipment;
402 (iv) special test equipment; or
403 (v) parts used in the repairs or renovations of tooling or equipment described in
404 Subsections (15)(a)(i) through (iv); and
405 (b) sales of tooling, equipment, or parts described in Subsection (15)(a) are exempt if:
406 (i) the tooling, equipment, or parts are used or consumed exclusively in the
407 performance of any aerospace or electronics industry contract with the United States
408 government or any subcontract under that contract; and
409 (ii) under the terms of the contract or subcontract described in Subsection (15)(b)(i),
410 title to the tooling, equipment, or parts is vested in the United States government as evidenced
411 by:
412 (A) a government identification tag placed on the tooling, equipment, or parts; or
413 (B) listing on a government-approved property record if placing a government
414 identification tag on the tooling, equipment, or parts is impractical;
415 (16) sales of newspapers or newspaper subscriptions;
416 (17) (a) except as provided in Subsection (17)(b), tangible personal property or a
417 product transferred electronically traded in as full or part payment of the purchase price, except
418 that for purposes of calculating sales or use tax upon vehicles not sold by a vehicle dealer,
419 trade-ins are limited to other vehicles only, and the tax is based upon:
420 (i) the bill of sale or other written evidence of value of the vehicle being sold and the
421 vehicle being traded in; or

422 (ii) in the absence of a bill of sale or other written evidence of value, the then existing
423 fair market value of the vehicle being sold and the vehicle being traded in, as determined by the
424 commission; and
425 (b) notwithstanding Subsection (17)(a), Subsection (17)(a) does not apply to the
426 following items of tangible personal property or products transferred electronically traded in as
427 full or part payment of the purchase price:
428 (i) money;
429 (ii) electricity;
430 (iii) water;
431 (iv) gas; or
432 (v) steam;
433 (18) (a) (i) except as provided in Subsection (18)(b), sales of tangible personal property
434 or a product transferred electronically used or consumed primarily and directly in farming
435 operations, regardless of whether the tangible personal property or product transferred
436 electronically:
437 (A) becomes part of real estate; or
438 (B) is installed by a:
439 (I) farmer;
440 (II) contractor; or
441 (III) subcontractor; or
442 (ii) sales of parts used in the repairs or renovations of tangible personal property or a
443 product transferred electronically if the tangible personal property or product transferred
444 electronically is exempt under Subsection (18)(a)(i); and
445 (b) notwithstanding Subsection (18)(a), amounts paid or charged for the following are
446 subject to the taxes imposed by this chapter:
447 (i) (A) subject to Subsection (18)(b)(i)(B), the following if used in a manner that is
448 incidental to farming:
449 (I) machinery;

450 (II) equipment;
451 (III) materials; or
452 (IV) supplies; and
453 (B) tangible personal property that is considered to be used in a manner that is
454 incidental to farming includes:
455 (I) hand tools; or
456 (II) maintenance and janitorial equipment and supplies;
457 (ii) (A) subject to Subsection (18)(b)(ii)(B), tangible personal property or a product
458 transferred electronically if the tangible personal property or product transferred electronically
459 is used in an activity other than farming; and
460 (B) tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically that is considered
461 to be used in an activity other than farming includes:
462 (I) office equipment and supplies; or
463 (II) equipment and supplies used in:
464 (Aa) the sale or distribution of farm products;
465 (Bb) research; or
466 (Cc) transportation; or
467 (iii) a vehicle required to be registered by the laws of this state during the period
468 ending two years after the date of the vehicle's purchase;
469 (19) sales of hay;
470 (20) exclusive sale during the harvest season of seasonal crops, seedling plants, or
471 garden, farm, or other agricultural produce if the seasonal crops are, seedling plants are, or
472 garden, farm, or other agricultural produce is sold by:
473 (a) the producer of the seasonal crops, seedling plants, or garden, farm, or other
474 agricultural produce;
475 (b) an employee of the producer described in Subsection (20)(a); or
476 (c) a member of the immediate family of the producer described in Subsection (20)(a);
477 (21) purchases made using a coupon as defined in 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2012 that is issued

478 under the Food Stamp Program, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2011 et seq.;
479 (22) sales of nonreturnable containers, nonreturnable labels, nonreturnable bags,
480 nonreturnable shipping cases, and nonreturnable casings to a manufacturer, processor,
481 wholesaler, or retailer for use in packaging tangible personal property to be sold by that
482 manufacturer, processor, wholesaler, or retailer;
483 (23) a product stored in the state for resale;
484 (24) (a) purchases of a product if:
485 (i) the product is:
486 (A) purchased outside of this state;
487 (B) brought into this state:
488 (I) at any time after the purchase described in Subsection (24)(a)(i)(A); and
489 (II) by a nonresident person who is not living or working in this state at the time of the
490 purchase;
491 (C) used for the personal use or enjoyment of the nonresident person described in
492 Subsection (24)(a)(i)(B)(II) while that nonresident person is within the state; and
493 (D) not used in conducting business in this state; and
494 (ii) for:
495 (A) a product other than a boat described in Subsection (24)(a)(ii)(B), the first use of
496 the product for a purpose for which the product is designed occurs outside of this state;
497 (B) a boat, the boat is registered outside of this state; or
498 (C) a vehicle other than a vehicle sold to an authorized carrier, the vehicle is registered
499 outside of this state;
500 (b) the exemption provided for in Subsection (24)(a) does not apply to:
501 (i) a lease or rental of a product; or
502 (ii) a sale of a vehicle exempt under Subsection (33); and
503 (c) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for
504 purposes of Subsection (24)(a), the commission may by rule define what constitutes the
505 following:

506 (i) conducting business in this state if that phrase has the same meaning in this
507 Subsection (24) as in Subsection (63);
508 (ii) the first use of a product if that phrase has the same meaning in this Subsection (24)
509 as in Subsection (63); or
510 (iii) a purpose for which a product is designed if that phrase has the same meaning in
511 this Subsection (24) as in Subsection (63);
512 (25) a product purchased for resale in this state, in the regular course of business, either
513 in its original form or as an ingredient or component part of a manufactured or compounded
514 product;
515 (26) a product upon which a sales or use tax was paid to some other state, or one of its
516 subdivisions, except that the state shall be paid any difference between the tax paid and the tax
517 imposed by this part and Part 2, Local Sales and Use Tax Act, and no adjustment is allowed if
518 the tax paid was greater than the tax imposed by this part and Part 2, Local Sales and Use Tax
519 Act;
520 (27) any sale of a service described in Subsections 59-12-103 (1)(b), (c), and (d) to a
521 person for use in compounding a service taxable under the subsections;
522 (28) purchases made in accordance with the special supplemental nutrition program for
523 women, infants, and children established in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1786;
524 (29) beginning on July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2014, sales or leases of rolls, rollers,
525 refractory brick, electric motors, or other replacement parts used in the furnaces, mills, or ovens
526 of a steel mill described in SIC Code 3312 of the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification
527 Manual of the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget;
528 (30) sales of a boat of a type required to be registered under Title 73, Chapter 18, State
529 Boating Act, a boat trailer, or an outboard motor if the boat, boat trailer, or outboard motor is:
530 (a) not registered in this state; and
531 (b) (i) not used in this state; or
532 (ii) used in this state:
533 (A) if the boat, boat trailer, or outboard motor is not used to conduct business, for a

534 time period that does not exceed the longer of:
535 (I) 30 days in any calendar year; or
536 (II) the time period necessary to transport the boat, boat trailer, or outboard motor to
537 the borders of this state; or
538 (B) if the boat, boat trailer, or outboard motor is used to conduct business, for the time
539 period necessary to transport the boat, boat trailer, or outboard motor to the borders of this
540 state;
541 (31) sales of aircraft manufactured in Utah;
542 (32) amounts paid for the purchase of telecommunications service for purposes of
543 providing telecommunications service;
544 (33) sales, leases, or uses of the following:
545 (a) a vehicle by an authorized carrier; or
546 (b) tangible personal property that is installed on a vehicle:
547 (i) sold or leased to or used by an authorized carrier; and
548 (ii) before the vehicle is placed in service for the first time;
549 (34) (a) 45% of the sales price of any new manufactured home; and
550 (b) 100% of the sales price of any used manufactured home;
551 (35) sales relating to schools and fundraising sales;
552 (36) sales or rentals of durable medical equipment if:
553 (a) a person presents a prescription for the durable medical equipment; and
554 (b) the durable medical equipment is used for home use only;
555 (37) (a) sales to a ski resort of electricity to operate a passenger ropeway as defined in
556 Section 72-11-102 ; and
557 (b) the commission shall by rule determine the method for calculating sales exempt
558 under Subsection (37)(a) that are not separately metered and accounted for in utility billings;
559 (38) sales to a ski resort of:
560 (a) snowmaking equipment;
561 (b) ski slope grooming equipment;

562 (c) passenger ropeways as defined in Section 72-11-102 ; or
563 (d) parts used in the repairs or renovations of equipment or passenger ropeways
564 described in Subsections (38)(a) through (c);
565 (39) sales of natural gas, electricity, heat, coal, fuel oil, or other fuels for industrial use;
566 (40) (a) subject to Subsection (40)(b), sales or rentals of the right to use or operate for
567 amusement, entertainment, or recreation an unassisted amusement device as defined in Section
568 59-12-102 ;
569 (b) if a seller that sells or rents at the same business location the right to use or operate
570 for amusement, entertainment, or recreation one or more unassisted amusement devices and
571 one or more assisted amusement devices, the exemption described in Subsection (40)(a)
572 applies if the seller separately accounts for the sales or rentals of the right to use or operate for
573 amusement, entertainment, or recreation for the assisted amusement devices; and
574 (c) for purposes of Subsection (40)(b) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3,
575 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission may make rules:
576 (i) governing the circumstances under which sales are at the same business location;
577 and
578 (ii) establishing the procedures and requirements for a seller to separately account for
579 the sales or rentals of the right to use or operate for amusement, entertainment, or recreation for
580 assisted amusement devices;
581 (41) (a) sales of photocopies by:
582 (i) a governmental entity; or
583 (ii) an entity within the state system of public education, including:
584 (A) a school; or
585 (B) the State Board of Education; or
586 (b) sales of publications by a governmental entity;
587 (42) amounts paid for admission to an athletic event at an institution of higher
588 education that is subject to the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
589 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.;

590 (43) (a) sales made to or by:
591 (i) an area agency on aging; or
592 (ii) a senior citizen center owned by a county, city, or town; or
593 (b) sales made by a senior citizen center that contracts with an area agency on aging;
594 (44) sales or leases of semiconductor fabricating, processing, research, or development
595 materials regardless of whether the semiconductor fabricating, processing, research, or
596 development materials:
597 (a) actually come into contact with a semiconductor; or
598 (b) ultimately become incorporated into real property;
599 (45) an amount paid by or charged to a purchaser for accommodations and services
600 described in Subsection 59-12-103 (1)(i) to the extent the amount is exempt under Section
601 59-12-104.2 ;
602 (46) beginning on September 1, 2001, the lease or use of a vehicle issued a temporary
603 sports event registration certificate in accordance with Section 41-3-306 for the event period
604 specified on the temporary sports event registration certificate;
605 (47) sales or uses of electricity, if the sales or uses are:
606 (a) made under a tariff adopted by the Public Service Commission of Utah only for
607 purchase of electricity produced from a new wind, geothermal, biomass, or solar power energy
608 source, as designated in the tariff by the Public Service Commission of Utah; and
609 (b) for an amount of electricity that is:
610 (i) unrelated to the amount of electricity used by the person purchasing the electricity
611 under the tariff described in Subsection (47)(a); and
612 (ii) equivalent to the number of kilowatthours specified in the tariff described in
613 Subsection (47)(a) that may be purchased under the tariff described in Subsection (47)(a);
614 (48) sales or rentals of mobility enhancing equipment if a person presents a
615 prescription for the mobility enhancing equipment;
616 (49) sales of water in a:
617 (a) pipe;

618 (b) conduit;
619 (c) ditch; or
620 (d) reservoir;
621 (50) sales of currency or coinage that constitute legal tender of the United States or of a
622 foreign nation;
623 (51) (a) sales of an item described in Subsection (51)(b) if the item:
624 (i) does not constitute legal tender of any nation; and
625 (ii) has a gold, silver, or platinum content of 80% or more; and
626 (b) Subsection (51)(a) applies to a gold, silver, or platinum:
627 (i) ingot;
628 (ii) bar;
629 (iii) medallion; or
630 (iv) decorative coin;
631 (52) amounts paid on a sale-leaseback transaction;
632 (53) sales of a prosthetic device:
633 (a) for use on or in a human; and
634 (b) (i) for which a prescription is required; or
635 (ii) if the prosthetic device is purchased by a hospital or other medical facility;
636 (54) (a) except as provided in Subsection (54)(b), purchases, leases, or rentals of
637 machinery or equipment by an establishment described in Subsection (54)(c) if the machinery
638 or equipment is primarily used in the production or postproduction of the following media for
639 commercial distribution:
640 (i) a motion picture;
641 (ii) a television program;
642 (iii) a movie made for television;
643 (iv) a music video;
644 (v) a commercial;
645 (vi) a documentary; or

646 (vii) a medium similar to Subsections (54)(a)(i) through (vi) as determined by the
647 commission by administrative rule made in accordance with Subsection (54)(d); or
648 (b) notwithstanding Subsection (54)(a), purchases, leases, or rentals of machinery or
649 equipment by an establishment described in Subsection (54)(c) that is used for the production
650 or postproduction of the following are subject to the taxes imposed by this chapter:
651 (i) a live musical performance;
652 (ii) a live news program; or
653 (iii) a live sporting event;
654 (c) the following establishments listed in the 1997 North American Industry
655 Classification System of the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management
656 and Budget, apply to Subsections (54)(a) and (b):
657 (i) NAICS Code 512110; or
658 (ii) NAICS Code 51219; and
659 (d) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
660 commission may by rule:
661 (i) prescribe what constitutes a medium similar to Subsections (54)(a)(i) through (vi);
662 or
663 (ii) define:
664 (A) "commercial distribution";
665 (B) "live musical performance";
666 (C) "live news program"; or
667 (D) "live sporting event";
668 (55) (a) leases of seven or more years or purchases made on or after July 1, 2004 but on
669 or before June 30, 2019, of machinery or equipment that:
670 (i) is leased or purchased for or by a facility that:
671 (A) is a renewable energy production facility;
672 (B) is located in the state; and
673 (C) (I) becomes operational on or after July 1, 2004; or

674 (II) has its generation capacity increased by one or more megawatts on or after July 1,
675 2004 as a result of the use of the machinery or equipment;
676 (ii) has an economic life of five or more years; and
677 (iii) is used to make the facility or the increase in capacity of the facility described in
678 Subsection (55)(a)(i) operational up to the point of interconnection with an existing
679 transmission grid including:
680 (A) a wind turbine;
681 (B) generating equipment;
682 (C) a control and monitoring system;
683 (D) a power line;
684 (E) substation equipment;
685 (F) lighting;
686 (G) fencing;
687 (H) pipes; or
688 (I) other equipment used for locating a power line or pole; and
689 (b) this Subsection (55) does not apply to:
690 (i) machinery or equipment used in construction of:
691 (A) a new renewable energy production facility; or
692 (B) the increase in the capacity of a renewable energy production facility;
693 (ii) contracted services required for construction and routine maintenance activities;
694 and
695 (iii) unless the machinery or equipment is used or acquired for an increase in capacity
696 of the facility described in Subsection (55)(a)(i)(C)(II), machinery or equipment used or
697 acquired after:
698 (A) the renewable energy production facility described in Subsection (55)(a)(i) is
699 operational as described in Subsection (55)(a)(iii); or
700 (B) the increased capacity described in Subsection (55)(a)(i) is operational as described
701 in Subsection (55)(a)(iii);

702 (56) (a) leases of seven or more years or purchases made on or after July 1, 2004 but on
703 or before June 30, 2019, of machinery or equipment that:
704 (i) is leased or purchased for or by a facility that:
705 (A) is a waste energy production facility;
706 (B) is located in the state; and
707 (C) (I) becomes operational on or after July 1, 2004; or
708 (II) has its generation capacity increased by one or more megawatts on or after July 1,
709 2004 as a result of the use of the machinery or equipment;
710 (ii) has an economic life of five or more years; and
711 (iii) is used to make the facility or the increase in capacity of the facility described in
712 Subsection (56)(a)(i) operational up to the point of interconnection with an existing
713 transmission grid including:
714 (A) generating equipment;
715 (B) a control and monitoring system;
716 (C) a power line;
717 (D) substation equipment;
718 (E) lighting;
719 (F) fencing;
720 (G) pipes; or
721 (H) other equipment used for locating a power line or pole; and
722 (b) this Subsection (56) does not apply to:
723 (i) machinery or equipment used in construction of:
724 (A) a new waste energy facility; or
725 (B) the increase in the capacity of a waste energy facility;
726 (ii) contracted services required for construction and routine maintenance activities;
727 and
728 (iii) unless the machinery or equipment is used or acquired for an increase in capacity
729 described in Subsection (56)(a)(i)(C)(II), machinery or equipment used or acquired after:

730 (A) the waste energy facility described in Subsection (56)(a)(i) is operational as
731 described in Subsection (56)(a)(iii); or
732 (B) the increased capacity described in Subsection (56)(a)(i) is operational as described
733 in Subsection (56)(a)(iii);
734 (57) (a) leases of five or more years or purchases made on or after July 1, 2004 but on
735 or before June 30, 2019, of machinery or equipment that:
736 (i) is leased or purchased for or by a facility that:
737 (A) is located in the state;
738 (B) produces fuel from biomass energy including:
739 (I) methanol; or
740 (II) ethanol; and
741 (C) (I) becomes operational on or after July 1, 2004; or
742 (II) has its capacity to produce fuel increase by 25% or more on or after July 1, 2004 as
743 a result of the installation of the machinery or equipment;
744 (ii) has an economic life of five or more years; and
745 (iii) is installed on the facility described in Subsection (57)(a)(i);
746 (b) this Subsection (57) does not apply to:
747 (i) machinery or equipment used in construction of:
748 (A) a new facility described in Subsection (57)(a)(i); or
749 (B) the increase in capacity of the facility described in Subsection (57)(a)(i); or
750 (ii) contracted services required for construction and routine maintenance activities;
751 and
752 (iii) unless the machinery or equipment is used or acquired for an increase in capacity
753 described in Subsection (57)(a)(i)(C)(II), machinery or equipment used or acquired after:
754 (A) the facility described in Subsection (57)(a)(i) is operational; or
755 (B) the increased capacity described in Subsection (57)(a)(i) is operational;
756 (58) (a) subject to Subsection (58)(b) or (c), sales of tangible personal property or a
757 product transferred electronically to a person within this state if that tangible personal property

758 or product transferred electronically is subsequently shipped outside the state and incorporated
759 pursuant to contract into and becomes a part of real property located outside of this state;
760 (b) the exemption under Subsection (58)(a) is not allowed to the extent that the other
761 state or political entity to which the tangible personal property is shipped imposes a sales, use,
762 gross receipts, or other similar transaction excise tax on the transaction against which the other
763 state or political entity allows a credit for sales and use taxes imposed by this chapter; and
764 (c) notwithstanding the time period of Subsection 59-1-1410 (8) for filing for a refund,
765 a person may claim the exemption allowed by this Subsection (58) for a sale by filing for a
766 refund:
767 (i) if the sale is made on or after July 1, 2004, but on or before June 30, 2008;
768 (ii) as if this Subsection (58) as in effect on July 1, 2008, were in effect on the day on
769 which the sale is made;
770 (iii) if the person did not claim the exemption allowed by this Subsection (58) for the
771 sale prior to filing for the refund;
772 (iv) for sales and use taxes paid under this chapter on the sale;
773 (v) in accordance with Section 59-1-1410 ; and
774 (vi) subject to any extension allowed for filing for a refund under Section 59-1-1410 , if
775 the person files for the refund on or before June 30, 2011;
776 (59) purchases:
777 (a) of one or more of the following items in printed or electronic format:
778 (i) a list containing information that includes one or more:
779 (A) names; or
780 (B) addresses; or
781 (ii) a database containing information that includes one or more:
782 (A) names; or
783 (B) addresses; and
784 (b) used to send direct mail;
785 (60) redemptions or repurchases of a product by a person if that product was:

786 (a) delivered to a pawnbroker as part of a pawn transaction; and
787 (b) redeemed or repurchased within the time period established in a written agreement
788 between the person and the pawnbroker for redeeming or repurchasing the product;
789 (61) (a) purchases or leases of an item described in Subsection (61)(b) if the item:
790 (i) is purchased or leased by, or on behalf of, a telecommunications service provider;
791 and
792 (ii) has a useful economic life of one or more years; and
793 (b) the following apply to Subsection (61)(a):
794 (i) telecommunications enabling or facilitating equipment, machinery, or software;
795 (ii) telecommunications equipment, machinery, or software required for 911 service;
796 (iii) telecommunications maintenance or repair equipment, machinery, or software;
797 (iv) telecommunications switching or routing equipment, machinery, or software; or
798 (v) telecommunications transmission equipment, machinery, or software;
799 (62) (a) beginning on July 1, 2006, and ending on June 30, 2016, purchases of tangible
800 personal property or a product transferred electronically that are used in the research and
801 development of coal-to-liquids, oil shale, or tar sands technology; and
802 (b) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
803 commission may, for purposes of Subsection (62)(a), make rules defining what constitutes
804 purchases of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically that are used in
805 the research and development of coal-to-liquids, oil shale, and tar sands technology;
806 (63) (a) purchases of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically
807 if:
808 (i) the tangible personal property or product transferred electronically is:
809 (A) purchased outside of this state;
810 (B) brought into this state at any time after the purchase described in Subsection
811 (63)(a)(i)(A); and
812 (C) used in conducting business in this state; and
813 (ii) for:

814 (A) tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically other than the
815 tangible personal property described in Subsection (63)(a)(ii)(B), the first use of the property
816 for a purpose for which the property is designed occurs outside of this state; or
817 (B) a vehicle other than a vehicle sold to an authorized carrier, the vehicle is registered
818 outside of this state;
819 (b) the exemption provided for in Subsection (63)(a) does not apply to:
820 (i) a lease or rental of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically;
821 or
822 (ii) a sale of a vehicle exempt under Subsection (33); and
823 (c) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for
824 purposes of Subsection (63)(a), the commission may by rule define what constitutes the
825 following:
826 (i) conducting business in this state if that phrase has the same meaning in this
827 Subsection (63) as in Subsection (24);
828 (ii) the first use of tangible personal property or a product transferred electronically if
829 that phrase has the same meaning in this Subsection (63) as in Subsection (24); or
830 (iii) a purpose for which tangible personal property or a product transferred
831 electronically is designed if that phrase has the same meaning in this Subsection (63) as in
832 Subsection (24);
833 (64) sales of disposable home medical equipment or supplies if:
834 (a) a person presents a prescription for the disposable home medical equipment or
835 supplies;
836 (b) the disposable home medical equipment or supplies are used exclusively by the
837 person to whom the prescription described in Subsection (64)(a) is issued; and
838 (c) the disposable home medical equipment and supplies are listed as eligible for
839 payment under:
840 (i) Title XVIII, federal Social Security Act; or
841 (ii) the state plan for medical assistance under Title XIX, federal Social Security Act;

842 (65) sales:
843 (a) to a public transit district under Title 17B, Chapter 2a, Part 8, Public Transit
844 District Act; or
845 (b) of tangible personal property to a subcontractor of a public transit district, if the
846 tangible personal property is:
847 (i) clearly identified; and
848 (ii) installed or converted to real property owned by the public transit district;
849 (66) sales of construction materials:
850 (a) purchased on or after July 1, 2010;
851 (b) purchased by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of an international airport:
852 (i) located within a county of the first class; and
853 (ii) that has a United States customs office on its premises; and
854 (c) if the construction materials are:
855 (i) clearly identified;
856 (ii) segregated; and
857 (iii) installed or converted to real property:
858 (A) owned or operated by the international airport described in Subsection (66)(b); and
859 (B) located at the international airport described in Subsection (66)(b);
860 (67) sales of construction materials:
861 (a) purchased on or after July 1, 2008;
862 (b) purchased by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of a new airport:
863 (i) located within a county of the second class; and
864 (ii) that is owned or operated by a city in which an airline as defined in Section
865 59-2-102 is headquartered; and
866 (c) if the construction materials are:
867 (i) clearly identified;
868 (ii) segregated; and
869 (iii) installed or converted to real property:

870 (A) owned or operated by the new airport described in Subsection (67)(b);
871 (B) located at the new airport described in Subsection (67)(b); and
872 (C) as part of the construction of the new airport described in Subsection (67)(b);
873 (68) sales of fuel to a common carrier that is a railroad for use in a locomotive engine;
874 (69) purchases and sales described in Section [ 9-3-511 ] 63H-4-111 ; and
875 (70) (a) sales of tangible personal property to an aircraft maintenance, repair, and
876 overhaul provider for use in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, or refurbishment in this state of
877 a fixed wing turbine powered aircraft if that fixed wing turbine powered aircraft's registration
878 lists a state or country other than this state as the location of registry of the fixed wing turbine
879 powered aircraft; or
880 (b) sales of tangible personal property by an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul
881 provider in connection with the maintenance, repair, overhaul, or refurbishment in this state of
882 a fixed wing turbine powered aircraft if that fixed wing turbine powered aircraft's registration
883 lists a state or country other than this state as the location of registry of the fixed wing turbine
884 powered aircraft.
885 Section 2. Section 63A-5-306 is amended to read:
886 63A-5-306. Leasing of state fair park -- Lease -- Terms -- Demolition of facilities
887 -- Limits on debt or obligations.
888 (1) As used in this section:
889 (a) "Corporation" means the Utah State Fair Corporation created in Section [ 9-4-1103 ]
890 63H-6-103 .
891 (b) "Division" means the Division of Facilities Construction and Management.
892 (c) "State fair park" means the property and buildings owned by the state located at 155
893 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.
894 (2) The division:
895 (a) may lease the state fair park to the corporation for a period not to exceed 50 years:
896 (i) subject to the corporation satisfying the requirements of Subsection (5)(b)(i); and
897 (ii) except that on June 30, 2017, that portion of the state fair park known as the White

898 Ball Field located on the south side of North Temple Street shall revert to the division and not
899 be a part of any continuing lease agreement between the division and the corporation, unless
900 otherwise agreed upon by the division and the corporation prior to June 30, 2017;
901 (b) shall ensure that any lease entered into under Subsection (2)(a):
902 (i) defines which party is responsible for repairs and maintenance to the grounds and
903 buildings;
904 (ii) defines any restrictions on the use of the property or buildings, including the
905 construction of any new buildings or facilities at the state fair park;
906 (iii) requires that for each year under the lease the corporation holds a state fair meeting
907 the requirements of Subsection [ 9-4-1103 ] 63H-6-103 (5)(a)(vi); and
908 (iv) provides for the renegotiation or termination of the lease if the corporation:
909 (A) no longer operates as an independent public nonprofit corporation as provided in
910 Title [9] 63H, Chapter [4] 6, [Part 11,] Utah State Fair Corporation Act; or
911 (B) engages in any activity inconsistent with Title [9] 63H, Chapter [4] 6, [Part 11,]
912 Utah State Fair Corporation Act;
913 (c) may:
914 (i) require that any lease entered into under Subsection (2)(a) grants the division the
915 right to unilaterally terminate the lease at its discretion; and
916 (ii) provide a process to determine compensation, if any, the division shall pay the
917 corporation for termination of the lease under Subsection (2)(c)(i); and
918 (d) if the lease described in Subsection (2)(a) is amended or renewed after the effective
919 date of this act and except as provided in Subsection (3), shall require the corporation under the
920 lease to:
921 (i) obtain the approval of the State Building Board before demolishing a facility at the
922 state fair park; and
923 (ii) include the approval requirement described in Subsection (2)(d)(i) in any sublease
924 entered into, renewed, or amended after the effective date of this act.
925 (3) (a) The approval required under Subsection (2)(d) does not apply to a facility

926 demolished in accordance with a contract entered into but not amended before the effective
927 date of this act.
928 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), before a facility described in Subsection (3)(a)
929 is demolished, the corporation shall notify the division concerning any demolishing of the
930 facility.
931 (4) The State Building Board shall notify the state historic preservation office of any
932 State Building Board meeting at which consideration will be given to a proposal to demolish
933 facilities at the state fair park.
934 (5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the division may review and adjust the amount
935 of any payments made by the corporation under the lease every three years beginning July 1,
936 2000.
937 (b) (i) The division may lease the state fair park to the corporation for a period not to
938 exceed 50 years, if the corporation demonstrates to the satisfaction of the division that the lease
939 period will result in significant capital improvements at the state fair park by a private or public
940 entity.
941 (ii) The corporation may enter into a sublease of up to 50 years, subject to satisfying
942 the requirements of Subsections (2)(d)(i) and (5)(b)(i).
943 (6) The state shall assume the responsibilities of the corporation under any contract that
944 is in effect on the day a lease between the division and the corporation terminates if:
945 (a) the contract is for the lease or construction of a building or facility at the state park;
946 and
947 (b) the lease between the division and the corporation is terminated in accordance with
948 Subsection (2)(b)(iv).
949 (7) (a) Payments made by the corporation under a lease with the division shall be
950 deposited into the Capital Project Fund.
951 (b) If, in accordance with Subsection (5), the payments made by the corporation under
952 a lease with the division are increased from the amount paid on July 1, 1997, the lease
953 payments made by the division shall be dedicated to capital improvements at the state fair park

954 unless, as part of the capital budget, the Legislature directs that the money be used for other
955 capital improvements.
956 (8) (a) A debt or obligation contracted by the corporation is a debt or obligation of the
957 corporation.
958 (b) The state is not liable for and assumes no legal or moral responsibility for any debt
959 or obligation described in Subsection (8)(a), unless the Legislature through statute or an
960 appropriation act specifically:
961 (i) authorizes the corporation to contract for that debt or obligation; and
962 (ii) accepts liability for or assumes responsibility for the debt or obligation.
963 Section 3. Section 63E-1-102 is amended to read:
964 63E-1-102. Definitions.
965 As used in this title:
966 (1) "Authorizing statute" means the statute creating an entity as an independent entity.
967 (2) "Committee" means the Retirement and Independent Entities Committee created in
968 Section 63E-1-201 .
969 (3) "Independent corporation" means a corporation incorporated in accordance with
970 Chapter 2, Independent Corporations Act.
971 (4) (a) "Independent entity" means an entity having a public purpose relating to the
972 state or its citizens that is individually created by the state or is given by the state the right to
973 exist and conduct its affairs as an:
974 (i) independent state agency; or
975 (ii) independent corporation.
976 (b) "Independent entity" includes the:
977 (i) Dairy Commission created in Title 4, Chapter 22, Dairy Promotion Act;
978 (ii) Heber Valley Railroad Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 5,] Title 63H,
979 Chapter 4, Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority;
980 (iii) Utah State Railroad Museum Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 6] Title
981 63H, Chapter 5, Utah State Railroad Museum Authority;

982 (iv) Utah Science Center Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 4] Title 63H,
983 Chapter 3, Utah Science Center Authority;
984 (v) Utah Housing Corporation created in Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 9, Utah Housing
985 Corporation Act;
986 (vi) Utah State Fair Corporation created in [Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 11] Title 63H,
987 Chapter 6, Utah State Fair Corporation Act;
988 (vii) Workers' Compensation Fund created in Title 31A, Chapter 33, Workers'
989 Compensation Fund;
990 (viii) Utah State Retirement Office created in Title 49, Chapter 11, Utah State
991 Retirement Systems Administration;
992 (ix) School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration created in Title 53C, Chapter
993 1, Part 2, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration;
994 (x) Utah Communications Agency Network created in Title 63C, Chapter 7, Utah
995 Communications Agency Network Act;
996 (xi) Utah Generated Renewable Energy Electricity Network Authority created in Title
997 63H, Chapter 2, Utah Generated Renewable Energy Electricity Network Authority Act; and
998 (xii) Utah Capital Investment Corporation created in Title 63M, Chapter 1, Part 12,
999 Utah Venture Capital Enhancement Act.
1000 (c) Notwithstanding this Subsection (4), "independent entity" does not include:
1001 (i) the Public Service Commission of Utah created in Section 54-1-1 ;
1002 (ii) an institution within the state system of higher education;
1003 (iii) a city, county, or town;
1004 (iv) a local school district;
1005 (v) a local district under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local
1006 Districts; or
1007 (vi) a special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act.
1008 (5) "Independent state agency" means an entity that is created by the state, but is
1009 independent of the governor's direct supervisory control.

1010 (6) "Money held in trust" means money maintained for the benefit of:
1011 (a) one or more private individuals, including public employees;
1012 (b) one or more public or private entities; or
1013 (c) the owners of a quasi-public corporation.
1014 (7) "Public corporation" means an artificial person, public in ownership, individually
1015 created by the state as a body politic and corporate for the administration of a public purpose
1016 relating to the state or its citizens.
1017 (8) "Quasi-public corporation" means an artificial person, private in ownership,
1018 individually created as a corporation by the state which has accepted from the state the grant of
1019 a franchise or contract involving the performance of a public purpose relating to the state or its
1020 citizens.
1021 Section 4. Section 63H-3-101 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-401 is
1022 renumbered and amended to read:
1023 CHAPTER 3. UTAH SCIENCE CENTER AUTHORITY
1024 [9-3-401]. 63H-3-101. Short title.
1025 This [part] chapter is known as the "Utah Science Center Authority."
1026 Section 5. Section 63H-3-102 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-402 is
1027 renumbered and amended to read:
1028 [9-3-402]. 63H-3-102. Legislative findings -- State purpose.
1029 (1) The Legislature finds and declares that:
1030 (a) a Utah Science Center Authority can promote science, Utah's effort in high
1031 technology, engineering, the arts, culture, Utah's unique origins, and can enhance tourism and
1032 provide a valuable educational forum, and other benefits for Utah's citizens; and
1033 (b) fostering the development of science, arts, tourism, culture, and educational
1034 facilities is a state purpose affecting the welfare of all state citizens and the growth of the
1035 economy statewide.
1036 (2) It is therefore the purpose of this [part] chapter that the state provide a means to
1037 foster the development of science, technology, engineering, arts, tourism, cultural, and

1038 educational facilities in order to further the welfare of the citizens of the state and its economic
1039 growth.
1040 Section 6. Section 63H-3-103 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-403 is
1041 renumbered and amended to read:
1042 [9-3-403]. 63H-3-103. Creation -- Members -- Chair -- Powers -- Quorum --
1043 Per diem and expenses.
1044 (1) There is created an independent state agency and a body politic and corporate
1045 known as the "Utah Science Center Authority."
1046 (2) (a) The authority [shall be] is composed of 13 members.
1047 (b) The governor shall appoint:
1048 (i) three members representing the informal science and arts community that could
1049 include members from the board of directors of the Hansen Planetarium, the Hogle Zoo, the
1050 Children's Museum of Utah, the Utah Museum of Natural History, and other related museums,
1051 centers, and agencies;
1052 (ii) one member of the State Board of Education;
1053 (iii) one member of the Division of Housing and Community Development of the
1054 Department of Community and Culture;
1055 (iv) one member of the Board of Tourism Development;
1056 (v) one member of the State Board of Regents; and
1057 (vi) three public members representing Utah industry, the diverse regions of the state,
1058 and the public at large.
1059 (c) The county legislative body of Salt Lake County shall appoint one member to
1060 represent Salt Lake County.
1061 (d) The mayor of Salt Lake City shall appoint one member to represent Salt Lake City
1062 Corporation.
1063 (e) The State Science Advisor or the advisor's designee is also a member of the
1064 authority.
1065 (f) In appointing the three public members, the governor shall ensure that there is

1066 representation from the science, technology, and business communities.
1067 (3) All members shall be residents of Utah.
1068 (4) Each member [shall be] is appointed for four-year terms beginning July 1 of the
1069 year appointed.
1070 (5) (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), as terms of current authority members
1071 expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year
1072 term.
1073 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the governor shall, at the
1074 time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
1075 authority members are staggered so that approximately half of the authority is appointed every
1076 two years.
1077 (6) A member may be removed from office by the governor or for cause by an
1078 affirmative vote of nine members of the authority.
1079 (7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement [shall
1080 be] is appointed by the governor for the unexpired term.
1081 (8) Each public member shall hold office for the term of [his] the member's
1082 appointment and until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified.
1083 (9) A public member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than two
1084 full consecutive terms.
1085 (10) The governor shall appoint the chair of the authority from among its members.
1086 (11) The members shall elect from among their number a vice chair and other officers
1087 they may determine.
1088 (12) The chair and vice chair [shall be] are elected for two-year terms.
1089 (13) The powers of the authority [shall be] are vested in its members.
1090 (14) Seven members constitute a quorum for transaction of authority business.
1091 (15) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but
1092 may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
1093 (a) Section 63A-3-106 ;

1094 (b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and
1095 (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
1096 63A-3-107 .
1097 Section 7. Section 63H-3-104 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-404 is
1098 renumbered and amended to read:
1099 [9-3-404]. 63H-3-104. Executive director -- Powers and duties.
1100 (1) (a) The members shall appoint an executive director who shall be an employee of
1101 the authority, but who may not be a member of the authority[, and who shall serve].
1102 (b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the members and [receive] receives
1103 compensation as set by the members and approved by the governor.
1104 (2) The executive director shall:
1105 (a) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the authority in
1106 accordance with the policies, control, and direction of the members;
1107 (b) approve all accounts for allowable expenses of the authority or of any of its
1108 employees and expenses incidental to the operation of the authority;
1109 (c) attend the meetings of the authority;
1110 (d) keep a record of the proceedings of the authority;
1111 (e) maintain and be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the
1112 authority; and
1113 (f) perform other duties as directed by the members in carrying out the purposes of this
1114 part.
1115 Section 8. Section 63H-3-105 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-405 is
1116 renumbered and amended to read:
1117 [9-3-405]. 63H-3-105. Member or employee -- Disclosure of interest.
1118 [Any] (1) A member or employee of the authority who has, will have, or later acquires
1119 an interest, direct or indirect, in [any] a transaction with the authority shall immediately
1120 disclose the nature and extent of that interest in writing to the authority as soon as the member
1121 has knowledge of the actual or prospective interest.

1122 (2) This disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority.
1123 (3) Upon this disclosure that member or employee may participate in any action by the
1124 authority authorizing the transaction.
1125 Section 9. Section 63H-3-106 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-406 is
1126 renumbered and amended to read:
1127 [9-3-406]. 63H-3-106. Officer or employee -- No forfeiture of office or
1128 employment.
1129 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, [no] an officer or employee of this
1130 state [shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his] does not forfeit an office of or
1131 employment within the state by reason of [his] the person's acceptance of membership on the
1132 authority or [his] service on it.
1133 Section 10. Section 63H-3-107 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-407 is
1134 renumbered and amended to read:
1135 [9-3-407]. 63H-3-107. Authority -- Powers.
1136 (1) (a) The authority shall create, operate, and maintain a center that [shall promote]
1137 promotes the purposes described in Section [ 9-3-402 ] 63H-3-102 .
1138 (b) The center shall:
1139 (i) have an extensive outreach program that serves all regions of the state; and
1140 (ii) collaborate and coordinate with education, arts, technology, and engineering
1141 entities, including schools and industries.
1142 (2) The authority has perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and may:
1143 (a) adopt, amend, and repeal rules, policies, and procedures for the regulation of its
1144 affairs and the conduct of its business;
1145 (b) sue and be sued in its own name;
1146 (c) maintain an office at [any] a place [or places] within this state it [may designate]
1147 designates;
1148 (d) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with this [part] chapter,
1149 to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority and the conduct of its business;

1150 (e) purchase, lease, sell, and otherwise dispose of property and rights-of-way;
1151 (f) employ experts, advisory groups, and other professionals it considers necessary;
1152 (g) employ and retain independent legal counsel;
1153 (h) make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for
1154 the performance of its duties and the exercise of its duties under this [part] chapter to create,
1155 operate, and maintain a Science Center in Utah;
1156 (i) procure insurance for liability and against any loss in connection with its property
1157 and other assets in amounts and from insurers it considers desirable;
1158 (j) borrow money, receive [appropriation] appropriations from the Legislature, and
1159 receive other public money and accept aid or contributions from any source of money,
1160 property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes
1161 of this [part] chapter subject to the conditions upon which the grants and contributions are
1162 made, including gifts or grants from any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
1163 States or of this state for any purpose consistent with this [part] chapter;
1164 (k) enter into agreements with any department, agency, or instrumentality or political
1165 subdivision of the United States or this state for the purpose of providing for the creation,
1166 operation, and maintenance of a Science Center in Utah; and
1167 (l) to do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted by this
1168 [part] chapter.
1169 (3) (a) All money received by the authority under Subsection (2)(j) and from any other
1170 source [shall be] is for the exclusive use of the authority to create, operate, maintain, improve,
1171 and provide for a Science Center in Utah.
1172 (b) The money received by the authority may not be used for any other purpose or by
1173 any other entity.
1174 Section 11. Section 63H-3-108 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-409 is
1175 renumbered and amended to read:
1176 [9-3-409]. 63H-3-108. Actions on validity or enforceability of bonds -- Time
1177 for bringing action.

1178 (1) In [any] a suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of
1179 [any] a bond issued under this chapter or the security for them, [any such] the bond reciting in
1180 substance that it has been issued by the authority in connection with the Utah Science Center
1181 [shall be] is conclusively considered to have been issued for that purpose.
1182 (2) (a) After receiving notice described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii), a person may contest:
1183 (i) (A) the legality of a resolution;
1184 (B) notice of bonds to be issued; or
1185 (C) a provision made for the security and payment of the bonds; and
1186 (ii) for a period of 30 days after the publication of the resolution authorizing the bonds,
1187 or a notice of bonds to be issued by the authority containing those items described in Section
1188 11-14-316 :
1189 (A) in a newspaper having general circulation in the area of operation; and
1190 (B) as required in Section 45-1-101 .
1191 (b) After the 30-day period no one has any cause of action to contest the regularity,
1192 formality, or legality of the notice of bonds to be issued or the bonds for any cause whatsoever.
1193 Section 12. Section 63H-3-109 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-410 is
1194 renumbered and amended to read:
1195 [9-3-410]. 63H-3-109. Relation to certain acts.
1196 (1) The authority is exempt from:
1197 (a) Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;
1198 (b) Title 63A, Chapter 1, Department of Administrative Services;
1199 (c) Title 63G, Chapter 6, Utah Procurement Code;
1200 (d) Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act; and
1201 (e) Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
1202 (2) The authority [shall be] is subject to audit by:
1203 (a) the state auditor pursuant to Title 67, Chapter 3, Auditor; and
1204 (b) the legislative auditor general pursuant to Section 36-12-15 .
1205 (3) The authority shall annually report to the Retirement and Independent Entities

1206 Committee created under Section 63E-1-201 concerning the authority's implementation of this
1207 part.
1208 Section 13. Section 63H-3-110 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-411 is
1209 renumbered and amended to read:
1210 [9-3-411]. 63H-3-110. Sales tax exemption.
1211 The authority and its operators are exempt from sales and use tax imposed under Title
1212 59, Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act.
1213 Section 14. Section 63H-4-101 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-501 is
1214 renumbered and amended to read:
1215 CHAPTER 4. HEBER VALLEY HISTORIC RAILROAD AUTHORITY
1216 [9-3-501]. 63H-4-101. Title.
1217 This [part] chapter is known as the "Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority."
1218 Section 15. Section 63H-4-102 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-502 is
1219 renumbered and amended to read:
1220 [9-3-502]. 63H-4-102. Creation -- Members -- Chair -- Powers -- Quorum --
1221 Per diem and expenses.
1222 (1) There is created an independent state agency and a body politic and corporate
1223 known as the "Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority."
1224 (2) The authority [shall be] is composed of eight members as follows:
1225 (a) one member of the county legislative body of Wasatch County;
1226 (b) the mayor of Heber City;
1227 (c) the mayor of Midway;
1228 (d) the executive director of the Department of Transportation or the executive
1229 director's designee;
1230 (e) the executive director of Parks and Recreation, or the executive director's designee;
1231 and
1232 (f) three public members appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate,
1233 being private citizens of the state, as follows:

1234 (i) two people representing the tourism industry, one each from Wasatch and Utah
1235 counties; and
1236 (ii) one person representing the public at large.
1237 (3) All members shall be residents of the state.
1238 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), the three public members [shall be] are
1239 appointed for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2010.
1240 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the governor shall, at the
1241 time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
1242 authority members are staggered so that approximately half of the authority is appointed every
1243 two years.
1244 (5) Any of the three public members may be removed from office by the governor or
1245 for cause by an affirmative vote of any four members of the authority.
1246 (6) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement [shall
1247 be] is appointed for the unexpired term by the governor with consent of the Senate for the
1248 unexpired term.
1249 (7) Each public member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a
1250 successor has been appointed and qualified.
1251 (8) [Any] A public member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than
1252 two full consecutive terms.
1253 (9) The governor shall appoint the chair of the authority from among its members.
1254 (10) The members shall elect from among their number a vice chair and other officers
1255 they may determine.
1256 (11) The powers of the authority [shall be] are vested in its members.
1257 (12) (a) Four members constitute a quorum for transaction of authority business.
1258 (b) An affirmative vote of at least four members is necessary for any action [to be]
1259 taken by the authority.
1260 (13) (a) (i) Members who are not government employees [shall] may not receive [no]
1261 compensation or benefits for their services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in

1262 the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of
1263 Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1264 (ii) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.
1265 (b) (i) State government officer and employee members who do not receive salary, per
1266 diem, or expenses from their agency for their service may receive per diem and expenses
1267 incurred in the performance of their official duties from the authority at the rates established by
1268 the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1269 (ii) State government officer and employee members may decline to receive per diem
1270 and expenses for their service.
1271 (c) (i) Local government members who do not receive salary, per diem, or expenses
1272 from the entity that they represent for their service may receive per diem and expenses incurred
1273 in the performance of their official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance
1274 under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1275 (ii) Local government members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their
1276 service.
1277 Section 16. Section 63H-4-103 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-503 is
1278 renumbered and amended to read:
1279 [9-3-503]. 63H-4-103. Executive director -- Powers and duties.
1280 (1) (a) The members shall appoint an executive director who [shall be] is an employee
1281 of the authority, but who [may] is not [be] a member of the authority[, and who shall serve].
1282 (b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the members and [receive] receives
1283 compensation as set by the members and approved by the governor.
1284 (2) The executive director shall:
1285 (a) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the authority in
1286 accordance with the policies, control, and direction of the members;
1287 (b) approve all accounts for allowable expenses of the authority or of any of its
1288 employees and expenses incidental to the operation of the authority;
1289 (c) attend the meetings of the authority;

1290 (d) keep a record of the proceedings of the authority;
1291 (e) maintain and be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the
1292 authority; and
1293 (f) perform other duties as directed by the members in carrying out the purposes of this
1294 [part] chapter.
1295 Section 17. Section 63H-4-104 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-504 is
1296 renumbered and amended to read:
1297 [9-3-504]. 63H-4-104. Member or employee -- Disclosure of interest.
1298 [Any] (1) A member or employee of the authority who has, will have, or later acquires
1299 an interest, direct or indirect, in [any] a transaction with the authority shall immediately
1300 disclose the nature and extent of that interest in writing to the authority as soon as the member
1301 or employee has knowledge of the actual or prospective interest.
1302 (2) This disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority.
1303 (3) Upon this disclosure that member or employee may participate in any action by the
1304 authority authorizing the transaction.
1305 Section 18. Section 63H-4-105 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-505 is
1306 renumbered and amended to read:
1307 [9-3-505]. 63H-4-105. Officer or employee -- No forfeiture of office or
1308 employment.
1309 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, [no] an officer or employee of this
1310 state [shall be considered to have forfeited or shall] does not forfeit an officer's or employee's
1311 office or employment by reason of acceptance of membership on the authority or service on it.
1312 Section 19. Section 63H-4-106 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-506 is
1313 renumbered and amended to read:
1314 [9-3-506]. 63H-4-106. Authority -- Powers.
1315 (1) The authority shall operate and maintain a scenic and historic railroad in and
1316 around the Heber Valley.
1317 (2) The authority has perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and may:

1318 (a) adopt, amend, and repeal rules, policies, and procedures for the regulation of its
1319 affairs and the conduct of its business;
1320 (b) sue and be sued in its own name;
1321 (c) maintain an office at [any] a place [or places] within this state it [may designate]
1322 designates;
1323 (d) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with this [part] chapter,
1324 to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority and the conduct of its business;
1325 (e) purchase, lease, sell, and otherwise dispose of property and rights-of-way;
1326 (f) employ experts and other professionals it considers necessary;
1327 (g) employ and retain independent legal counsel;
1328 (h) make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for
1329 the performance of its duties and the exercise of its duties under this [part] chapter to operate
1330 and maintain a scenic railroad in and around the Heber Valley;
1331 (i) procure insurance for liability and against any loss in connection with its property
1332 and other assets in amounts and from insurers it considers desirable;
1333 (j) receive [appropriation] appropriations from the Legislature and receive other public
1334 money and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other
1335 things of value to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes of this [part] chapter,
1336 subject to the conditions upon which the grants and contributions are made, including[, but not
1337 limited to,] gifts or grants from any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States
1338 or of this state for any purpose consistent with this [part] chapter;
1339 (k) enter into agreements with any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
1340 States or this state for the purpose of providing for the operation and maintenance of a scenic
1341 railway in and around the Heber Valley; and
1342 (l) do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted by this
1343 [part] chapter.
1344 (3) (a) All money received by the authority under Subsection (2)(j) and from any other
1345 source [shall be] is for the exclusive use of the authority to operate, maintain, improve, and

1346 provide for a scenic and historic railway in and around the Heber Valley.
1347 (b) The money received by the authority may not be used for any other purpose or by
1348 any other entity.
1349 Section 20. Section 63H-4-107 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-507 is
1350 renumbered and amended to read:
1351 [9-3-507]. 63H-4-107. Notes, bonds, other obligation -- Not debt liability --
1352 Expenses payable from funds provided -- Agency without authority to incur liability on
1353 behalf of state.
1354 (1) (a) An obligation or liability of the authority does not constitute a debt or liability
1355 of this state or of any of its political subdivisions nor does any obligation or liability constitute
1356 the loaning of credit of the state or of any of its political subdivisions nor may any obligation or
1357 liability of the authority be payable from funds other than those of the authority.
1358 (b) All obligations of the authority shall contain a statement to the effect that the
1359 authority is obligated to pay them solely from the revenues or other funds of the authority and
1360 that this state or its political subdivisions are not obligated to pay them and that neither the
1361 faith and credit nor the taxing power of this state or any of its political subdivisions is pledged
1362 to the payment of them.
1363 (2) All expenses incurred in carrying out this part [shall be] are payable solely from
1364 [funds] money of the authority provided under this [part] chapter, and nothing in this [part]
1365 chapter may be construed to authorize the authority to incur indebtedness or liability on behalf
1366 of or payable by this state or any of its political subdivisions.
1367 Section 21. Section 63H-4-108 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-508 is
1368 renumbered and amended to read:
1369 [9-3-508]. 63H-4-108. Relation to certain acts.
1370 (1) The authority is exempt from:
1371 (a) Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;
1372 (b) Title 63A, Utah Administrative Services Code;
1373 (c) Title 63G, Chapter 6, Utah Procurement Code;

1374 (d) Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act; and
1375 (e) Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
1376 (2) The authority [shall be] is subject to audit by the state auditor pursuant to Title 67,
1377 Chapter 3, Auditor, and by the legislative auditor general pursuant to Section 36-12-15 .
1378 Section 22. Section 63H-4-109 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-509 is
1379 renumbered and amended to read:
1380 [9-3-509]. 63H-4-109. Duty to maintain rails.
1381 The authority shall maintain the rails, bed, right-of-way, and related property upon
1382 which the authority's train shall operate in compliance with state and federal statutes, rules, and
1383 regulations.
1384 Section 23. Section 63H-4-110 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-510 is
1385 renumbered and amended to read:
1386 [9-3-510]. 63H-4-110. Lease of rails from Department of Transportation and
1387 Division of Parks and Recreation.
1388 The Department of Transportation and the Division of Parks and Recreation shall
1389 jointly lease the rails, bed, right-of-way, and related property for not more than $1 per year to
1390 the authority.
1391 Section 24. Section 63H-4-111 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-511 is
1392 renumbered and amended to read:
1393 [9-3-511]. 63H-4-111. Sales tax exemption.
1394 The authority and its operators are exempt from sales and use tax imposed under Title
1395 59, Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act, for their purchases and sales related to the operation
1396 and maintenance of a scenic and historic railroad in and around the Heber Valley.
1397 Section 25. Section 63H-5-101 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-601 is
1398 renumbered and amended to read:
1399 CHAPTER 5. UTAH STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM AUTHORITY
1400 [9-3-601]. 63H-5-101. Title.
1401 This [part] chapter is known as the "Utah State Railroad Museum Authority."

1402 Section 26. Section 63H-5-102 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-602 is
1403 renumbered and amended to read:
1404 [9-3-602]. 63H-5-102. Creation -- Members -- Chair -- Powers -- Quorum --
1405 Per diem and expenses.
1406 (1) There is created an independent body politic and corporate known as the "Utah
1407 State Railroad Museum Authority," hereafter referred to in this [part] chapter as "the authority."
1408 (2) The authority is composed of 11 members as follows:
1409 (a) one member of the county legislative body of Weber County appointed by that
1410 legislative body;
1411 (b) two members of the county legislative body of Box Elder County appointed by that
1412 legislative body;
1413 (c) the executive director of the Department of Transportation or the director's
1414 designee; and
1415 (d) seven public members appointed by the governor, as follows:
1416 (i) two individuals representing the tourism industry, one each from Weber and Box
1417 Elder Counties;
1418 (ii) one individual representing the public at large; and
1419 (iii) four individuals representing railroad historic and heritage preservation
1420 organizations active in Weber and Box Elder Counties, as follows:
1421 (A) one individual representing the Railroad and Locomotive Historical Society
1422 Golden Spike Chapter;
1423 (B) one individual representing the Golden Spike Heritage Foundation;
1424 (C) one individual representing the Golden Spike Association; and
1425 (D) one individual representing the Corinne Historical Society.
1426 (3) All members shall be residents of the state.
1427 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), the governor shall appoint the seven
1428 public members for four-year terms beginning July 1.
1429 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the governor shall, at the

1430 time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
1431 authority members appointed under Subsection (2)(d) are staggered so that approximately
1432 one-half of the seven public members are appointed every two years.
1433 (5) Any of the seven public members may be removed from office by the governor or
1434 for cause by an affirmative vote of six members of the authority.
1435 (6) When a vacancy occurs in the public membership for any reason, the governor shall
1436 appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
1437 (7) Each public member shall hold office for the term of the member's appointment and
1438 until a successor has been appointed and qualified.
1439 (8) A public member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than two
1440 full consecutive terms.
1441 (9) The governor shall appoint the chair of the authority from among its members.
1442 (10) (a) The members shall elect from among their membership a vice chair and other
1443 officers as they may determine.
1444 (b) The officers serve as the executive committee for the authority.
1445 (11) The powers of the authority are vested in its members.
1446 (12) (a) Six members constitute a quorum for transaction of authority business.
1447 (b) An affirmative vote of at least six members is necessary for an action to be taken
1448 by the authority.
1449 (13) (a) A member who is not a government employee receives no compensation or
1450 benefits for the member's services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the
1451 performance of the member's official duties at rates established by the Division of Finance
1452 under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1453 (b) A state government officer or employee member who does not receive salary, per
1454 diem, or expenses from the member's agency for the member's service may receive per diem
1455 and expenses incurred in the performance of official duties from the authority at rates
1456 established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1457 (c) A local government member who does not receive salary, per diem, or expenses for

1458 the member's service from the entity that the member represents may receive per diem and
1459 expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at rates established by the
1460 Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
1461 (d) A member may decline to receive per diem and expenses for the member's services.
1462 Section 27. Section 63H-5-103 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-603 is
1463 renumbered and amended to read:
1464 [9-3-603]. 63H-5-103. Executive director -- Powers and duties.
1465 (1) (a) The members of the authority shall appoint an executive director who is an
1466 employee of the authority, but who is not a member of the authority.
1467 (b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the members and receives
1468 compensation as set by the members and approved by the governor.
1469 (2) The executive director shall:
1470 (a) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the authority in
1471 accordance with the policies, control, and direction of the members of the authority;
1472 (b) approve all accounts for allowable expenses of the authority or of any of its
1473 employees and expenses incidental to the operation of the authority;
1474 (c) attend meetings of the authority;
1475 (d) keep a record of the proceedings of the authority;
1476 (e) maintain and be the custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the
1477 authority;
1478 (f) document and maintain records concerning ownership of all assets owned or under
1479 the control of the authority; and
1480 (g) perform other duties as directed by the members of the authority in carrying out the
1481 purposes of this [part] chapter.
1482 Section 28. Section 63H-5-104 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-604 is
1483 renumbered and amended to read:
1484 [9-3-604]. 63H-5-104. Member or employee -- Disclosure of interest.
1485 (1) A member or employee of the authority who has, will have, or later acquires an

1486 interest, direct or indirect, in a transaction with the authority shall immediately disclose the
1487 nature and extent of that interest in writing to the authority as soon as the individual has
1488 knowledge of the actual or prospective interest.
1489 (2) The disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority.
1490 (3) After making the disclosure, the member or employee may participate in any action
1491 by the authority authorizing the transaction.
1492 Section 29. Section 63H-5-105 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-605 is
1493 renumbered and amended to read:
1494 [9-3-605]. 63H-5-105. Officer or employee -- No forfeiture of office or
1495 employment.
1496 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an officer or employee of this state does
1497 not forfeit the office or employment with the state by reason of acceptance of membership on
1498 the authority or service on it.
1499 Section 30. Section 63H-5-106 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-606 is
1500 renumbered and amended to read:
1501 [9-3-606]. 63H-5-106. Authority -- Powers.
1502 (1) The authority shall:
1503 (a) facilitate or operate and maintain a scenic and historic railroad in and around Weber
1504 and Box Elder Counties;
1505 (b) facilitate or operate and maintain one or more railroad history museums in and
1506 around Weber and Box Elder Counties;
1507 (c) facilitate the restoration, preservation, and public display of railroad artifacts and
1508 heritage in and around Weber and Box Elder Counties; and
1509 (d) facilitate the restoration, preservation, and operation of historically significant
1510 railroad related properties in and around Weber and Box Elder Counties for public benefit.
1511 (2) The authority has perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and may:
1512 (a) adopt, amend, and repeal policies and procedures for the regulation of its affairs and
1513 the conduct of its business;

1514 (b) sue and be sued in its own name;
1515 (c) maintain an office at a place [or places] it designates within the state;
1516 (d) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules, consistent with this [part] chapter, to
1517 carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority and the conduct of its business;
1518 (e) purchase, lease, sell, and otherwise dispose of property and rights-of-way;
1519 (f) employ experts and other professionals it considers necessary;
1520 (g) employ and retain independent legal counsel;
1521 (h) make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for
1522 the performance of its duties under this [part] chapter as described in Subsection (1);
1523 (i) procure insurance for liability and against any loss in connection with its property
1524 and other assets in amounts and from insurers it considers desirable;
1525 (j) receive appropriations from the Legislature and receive other public [moneys]
1526 money and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other
1527 things of value to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes of this [part] chapter,
1528 subject to the conditions upon which the grants and contributions are made, including gifts or
1529 grants from a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of this state for any
1530 purpose consistent with this [part] chapter;
1531 (k) enter into agreements with a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
1532 States or this state for the purpose of providing for the operation and maintenance of a scenic
1533 railway in and around Weber and Box Elder Counties; and
1534 (l) do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted to the
1535 authority by this [part] chapter.
1536 (3) (a) All [monies] money received by the authority under Subsection (2)(j) and from
1537 any other source [are] is for the exclusive use of the authority in the performance and exercise
1538 of its duties under this [part] chapter as described in Subsection (1).
1539 (b) [Monies] Money received by the authority may not be used for any other purpose or
1540 by any other entity.
1541 Section 31. Section 63H-5-107 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-607 is

1542 renumbered and amended to read:
1543 [9-3-607]. 63H-5-107. Notes, bonds, other obligation -- Not debt liability --
1544 Expenses payable from funds provided -- Agency without authority to incur liability on
1545 behalf of state.
1546 (1) (a) An obligation or liability of the authority does not constitute:
1547 (i) a debt or liability of the state or of any of its political subdivisions; or
1548 (ii) the loaning of credit of the state or of any of its political subdivisions.
1549 (b) An obligation or liability of the authority is payable only from [funds] money of the
1550 authority.
1551 (2) An obligation of the authority shall contain a statement to the effect:
1552 (a) that the authority is obligated to pay the obligation solely from the revenues or other
1553 [funds] money of the authority;
1554 (b) that neither the state nor its political subdivisions are obligated to pay it; and
1555 (c) that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or any of its
1556 political subdivisions is pledged to the payment of the obligation.
1557 (3) (a) Expenses incurred in carrying out this [part] chapter are payable solely from
1558 [funds] money of the authority provided under this [part] chapter.
1559 (b) Nothing in this [part] chapter authorizes the authority to incur indebtedness or
1560 liability on behalf of or payable by the state or any of its political subdivisions.
1561 Section 32. Section 63H-5-108 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-608 is
1562 renumbered and amended to read:
1563 [9-3-608]. 63H-5-108. Relation to certain acts.
1564 (1) The authority is exempt from:
1565 (a) Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;
1566 (b) Title 63A, Chapter 1, Department of Administrative Services;
1567 (c) Title 63G, Chapter 6, Utah Procurement Code;
1568 (d) Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act; and
1569 (e) Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.

1570 (2) The authority is subject to audit by the state auditor pursuant to Title 67, Chapter 3,
1571 Auditor, and by the legislative auditor general pursuant to Section 36-12-15 .
1572 Section 33. Section 63H-5-109 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-609 is
1573 renumbered and amended to read:
1574 [9-3-609]. 63H-5-109. Duty to maintain rails and operating equipment.
1575 The authority shall maintain the rails, bed, right-of-way, and related property owned by
1576 the authority upon which the authority's train operates in compliance with state and federal
1577 statutes, rules, and regulations.
1578 Section 34. Section 63H-5-110 , which is renumbered from Section 9-3-610 is
1579 renumbered and amended to read:
1580 [9-3-610]. 63H-5-110. Lease of rails or equipment from Department of
1581 Transportation and Division of Parks and Recreation.
1582 The Department of Transportation and the Division of Parks and Recreation may jointly
1583 lease the rails, bed, right-of-way, and related property for the operation of a scenic and historic
1584 railroad in and around Weber and Box Elder Counties, for not more than $1 per year to the
1585 authority.
1586 Section 35. Section 63H-6-101 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1101 is
1587 renumbered and amended to read:
1588 CHAPTER 6. UTAH STATE FAIR CORPORATION ACT
1589 [9-4-1101]. 63H-6-101. Title.
1590 This [part] chapter is known as the "Utah State Fair Corporation Act."
1591 Section 36. Section 63H-6-102 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1102 is
1592 renumbered and amended to read:
1593 [9-4-1102]. 63H-6-102. Definitions.
1594 As used in this [part] chapter:
1595 (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the corporation.
1596 (2) "Corporation" means the Utah State Fair Corporation created by this [part] chapter.
1597 (3) "State fair park" means the property owned by the state located at 155 North 1000

1598 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.
1599 Section 37. Section 63H-6-103 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1103 is
1600 renumbered and amended to read:
1601 [9-4-1103]. 63H-6-103. Utah State Fair Corporation -- Legal status -- Powers.
1602 (1) There is created an independent public nonprofit corporation known as the "Utah
1603 State Fair Corporation."
1604 (2) The board shall file articles of incorporation for the corporation with the Division
1605 of Corporations and Commercial Code.
1606 (3) The corporation [shall], subject to this [part] chapter, [have] has all powers and
1607 authority permitted nonprofit corporations by law.
1608 (4) The corporation shall, subject to approval of the board:
1609 (a) have general management, supervision, and control over all activities relating to the
1610 state fair and have charge of all state expositions except as otherwise provided by statute;
1611 (b) for public entertainment, displays, and exhibits or similar events:
1612 (i) provide, sponsor, or arrange the events;
1613 (ii) publicize and promote the events; and
1614 (iii) secure funds to cover the cost of the exhibits from:
1615 (A) private contributions;
1616 (B) public appropriations;
1617 (C) admission charges; and
1618 (D) other lawful means;
1619 (c) establish the time, place, and purpose of state expositions; and
1620 (d) acquire and designate exposition sites.
1621 (5) (a) The corporation shall:
1622 (i) use generally accepted accounting principals in accounting for its assets, liabilities,
1623 and operations;
1624 (ii) seek corporate sponsorships for the state fair park and for individual buildings or
1625 facilities within the fair park;

1626 (iii) work with county and municipal governments, the Salt Lake Convention and
1627 Visitor's Bureau, the Utah Travel Council, and other entities to develop and promote
1628 expositions and the use of the state fair park;
1629 (iv) develop and maintain a marketing program to promote expositions and the use of
1630 the state fair park;
1631 (v) in cooperation with the Division of Facilities Construction and Management,
1632 maintain the physical appearance and structural integrity of the state fair park and the buildings
1633 located at the state fair park;
1634 (vi) hold an annual exhibition that:
1635 (A) is called the state fair or a similar name;
1636 (B) includes expositions of livestock, poultry, agricultural, domestic science,
1637 horticultural, floricultural, mineral, and industrial products, manufactured articles, and
1638 domestic animals that, in the corporation's opinion will best stimulate agricultural, industrial,
1639 artistic, and educational pursuits and the sharing of talents among the people of Utah;
1640 (C) includes the award of premiums for the best specimens of the exhibited articles and
1641 animals;
1642 (D) permits competition by livestock exhibited by citizens of other states and territories
1643 of the United States; and
1644 (E) is arranged according to plans approved by the board;
1645 (vii) fix the conditions of entry to the exposition described in Subsection (5)(a)(vi); and
1646 (viii) publish a list of premiums that will be awarded at the exhibition described in
1647 Subsection (5)(a)(vi) for the best specimens of exhibited articles and animals.
1648 (b) In addition to the state fair to be held in accordance with Subsection (5)(a)(vi), the
1649 corporation may hold other exhibitions of livestock, poultry, agricultural, domestic science,
1650 horticultural, floricultural, mineral, and industrial products, manufactured articles, and
1651 domestic animals that, in its opinion, will best stimulate agricultural, industrial, artistic, and
1652 educational pursuits and the sharing of talents among the people of Utah.
1653 (6) The corporation may:

1654 (a) employ advisers, consultants, and agents, including financial experts and
1655 independent legal counsel, and fix their compensation;
1656 (b) procure insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets,
1657 including mortgage loans;
1658 (c) receive and accept aid or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of
1659 value from any source, including any grants or appropriations from any department, agency, or
1660 instrumentality of the United States or Utah;
1661 (d) hold, use, loan, grant, and apply that aid and those contributions to carry out the
1662 purposes of the corporation, subject to the conditions, if any, upon which the aid and
1663 contributions were made;
1664 (e) enter into management agreements with any person or entity for the performance of
1665 its functions or powers;
1666 (f) establish whatever accounts and procedures as necessary to budget, receive, and
1667 disburse, account for, and audit all funds received, appropriated, or generated;
1668 (g) enter into agreements for the leasing of any of the facilities at the state fair park, if
1669 approved by the board; and
1670 (h) sponsor events as approved by the board.
1671 (7) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(c), as an independent agency of Utah, the
1672 corporation is exempt from:
1673 (i) Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;
1674 (ii) Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act;
1675 (iii) Title 63A, Utah Administrative Services Code;
1676 (iv) Title 63G, Chapter 6, Utah Procurement Code;
1677 (v) Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act; and
1678 (vi) Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
1679 (b) The board shall adopt policies parallel to and consistent with:
1680 (i) Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;
1681 (ii) Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act;

1682 (iii) Title 63A, Utah Administrative Services Code;
1683 (iv) Title 63G, Chapter 6, Utah Procurement Code; and
1684 (v) Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act.
1685 (c) The corporation shall comply with the legislative approval requirements for new
1686 facilities established in Subsection 63A-5-104 (3).
1687 Section 38. Section 63H-6-104 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1104 is
1688 renumbered and amended to read:
1689 [9-4-1104]. 63H-6-104. Board of Directors -- Membership -- Term -- Quorum --
1690 Vacancies.
1691 (1) The corporation [shall be] is governed by a board of directors.
1692 (2) The board [shall be] is composed of 11 members appointed by the governor with
1693 the consent of the Senate.
1694 (3) The governor shall ensure that:
1695 (a) two members of the board are residents of Salt Lake County in which the state fair
1696 is held;
1697 (b) there is at least one member of the board from each judicial district;
1698 (c) two members of the board are residents of the First Congressional District;
1699 (d) two members of the board are residents of the Second Congressional District;
1700 (e) two members of the board are residents of the Third Congressional District; and
1701 (f) two members of the board represent agricultural interests.
1702 (4) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(a)(ii), the governor shall appoint board
1703 members to serve terms that expire on the December 1 four years after the year that the board
1704 member was appointed.
1705 (ii) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall ensure that the terms of
1706 approximately 1/4 of the board expire each year.
1707 (b) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(c), board members [shall] serve until their
1708 successors are appointed and qualified.
1709 (c) (i) If a board member is absent from three consecutive board meetings without

1710 excuse, that member's appointment is terminated, the position is vacant, and the governor shall
1711 appoint a replacement.
1712 (ii) The governor may remove any member of the board at will.
1713 (d) The governor shall fill any vacancy that occurs on the board for any reason by
1714 appointing a person according to the procedures of this section for the unexpired term of the
1715 vacated member.
1716 (5) The governor shall select the board's chair.
1717 (6) Six members of the board are a quorum for the transaction of business.
1718 (7) The board may elect a vice chair and any other board offices.
1719 Section 39. Section 63H-6-105 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1105 is
1720 renumbered and amended to read:
1721 [9-4-1105]. 63H-6-105. Executive director.
1722 (1) (a) The board shall:
1723 (i) hire an executive director for the corporation as provided in this subsection;
1724 (ii) conduct a national search to find applicants for the position of executive director;
1725 and
1726 (iii) establish the salary, benefits, and other compensation of the executive director.
1727 (b) The board may appoint an interim director while searching for a permanent
1728 executive director.
1729 (c) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the board and may be terminated by
1730 the board at will.
1731 (d) The executive director is an employee of the corporation.
1732 (e) The executive director may not be a member of the board.
1733 (2) The executive director shall:
1734 (a) act as the executive officer of the board and the corporation;
1735 (b) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the corporation in
1736 accordance with the policies and under the control and direction of the board;
1737 (c) keep the board, the governor, the Legislature, and its agencies, and other affected

1738 officers, associations, and groups informed about the operations of the corporation;
1739 (d) recommend to the board any necessary or desirable changes in the statutes
1740 governing the corporation;
1741 (e) recommend to the board an annual administrative budget covering the operations
1742 of the corporation and, upon approval, submit the budget to the governor and the Legislature
1743 for their examination and approval;
1744 (f) after approval, direct and control the subsequent expenditures of the budget;
1745 (g) employ, within the limitations of the budget, staff personnel and consultants to
1746 accomplish the purpose of the corporation, and establish their qualifications, duties, and
1747 compensation;
1748 (h) keep in convenient form all records and accounts of the corporation, including
1749 those necessary for the administration of the state fair;
1750 (i) in cooperation with the board, create:
1751 (i) business plans for the corporation;
1752 (ii) a financial plan for the corporation that projects self-sufficiency for the corporation
1753 within two years; and
1754 (iii) a master plan for the state fair park;
1755 (j) approve all accounts for:
1756 (i) salaries;
1757 (ii) allowable expenses of the corporation and its employees and consultants; and
1758 (iii) expenses incidental to the operation of the corporation; and
1759 (k) perform other duties as directed by the board.
1760 Section 40. Section 63H-6-106 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1106 is
1761 renumbered and amended to read:
1762 [9-4-1106]. 63H-6-106. Financial reports -- Audit -- Surety bonds.
1763 (1) (a) The corporation shall, following the close of each fiscal year, submit an annual
1764 report of its activities for the preceding year to the governor and the Legislature.
1765 (b) The report shall contain:

1766 (i) a complete operating report detailing the corporation's activities; and
1767 (ii) financial statements of the corporation audited by a certified public accountant
1768 according to generally accepted auditing standards.
1769 (2) (a) At least once [per] a year, the state auditor shall:
1770 (i) audit the books and accounts of the corporation; or
1771 (ii) contract with a nationally recognized independent certified public accountant to
1772 conduct the audit and review the audit report when it is completed.
1773 (b) The corporation shall reimburse the state auditor for the costs of the audit.
1774 (c) If the audit is conducted by an independent auditor, the independent auditor shall
1775 submit a copy of the audit to the state auditor for review within 90 days after the end of the
1776 fiscal year covered by the audit.
1777 (3) (a) The corporation shall maintain a surety bond in the penal sum of $25,000 for
1778 each member of the board.
1779 (b) The corporation shall maintain a surety bond in the penal sum of $50,000 for the
1780 executive director.
1781 (c) The corporation shall ensure that each surety bond is:
1782 (i) conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of office to which it
1783 attaches;
1784 (ii) [is] issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in Utah as a surety;
1785 and
1786 (iii) filed in the office of the State Treasurer.
1787 (d) The corporation shall pay the cost of the surety bonds.
1788 Section 41. Section 63H-6-107 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-1107 is
1789 renumbered and amended to read:
1790 [9-4-1107]. 63H-6-107. Enterprise Fund -- Creation -- Revenue -- Uses.
1791 (1) (a) There is created an enterprise fund entitled the Utah State Fair Fund.
1792 (b) The executive director shall administer the fund under the direction of the board.
1793 (2) The fund consists of money generated from the following revenue sources:

1794 (a) lease payments from person or entities leasing the state fair park or any other
1795 facilities owned by the corporation;
1796 (b) revenues received from any expositions or other events wholly or partially
1797 sponsored by the corporation;
1798 (c) aid or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of value from any
1799 source, including any grants or appropriations from any department, agency, or instrumentality
1800 of the United States or Utah;
1801 (d) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature; and
1802 (e) any other income obtained by the corporation.
1803 (3) (a) The fund shall earn interest.
1804 (b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund.
1805 (4) The executive director may use fund money to operate, maintain, and support the
1806 Utah state fair, the state fair park, and other expositions sponsored by the corporation.
1807 Section 42. Section 63I-1-209 is amended to read:
1808 63I-1-209. Repeal dates, Title 9.
1809 (1) Title 9, Chapter 1, Part 8, Commission on National and Community Service Act, is
1810 repealed July 1, 2014.
1811 [(2) Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 5, Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority, is repealed
1812 July 1, 2020.]
1813 [(3)] (2) Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 9, Utah Housing Corporation Act, is repealed July 1,
1814 2016.
1815 Section 43. Section 63I-1-263 is amended to read:
1816 63I-1-263. Repeal dates, Titles 63 to 63M.
1817 (1) Section 63A-4-204 , authorizing the Risk Management Fund to provide coverage to
1818 any public school district which chooses to participate, is repealed July 1, 2016.
1819 (2) Section 63A-5-603 , State Facility Energy Efficiency Fund, is repealed July 1, 2016.
1820 (3) Section 63C-8-106 , Rural residency training program, is repealed July 1, 2015.
1821 (4) Subsection 63G-6-502 (5)(b)(ii) authorizing certain transportation agencies to award

1822 a contract for a design-build transportation project in certain circumstances, is repealed July 1,
1823 2015.
1824 (5) Title 63H, Chapter 4, Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority, is repealed July 1,
1825 2020.
1826 [(5)] (6) The Resource Development Coordinating Committee, created in Section
1827 63J-4-501 , is repealed July 1, 2015.
1828 [(6)] (7) Title 63M, Chapter 1, Part 4, Enterprise Zone Act, is repealed July 1, 2018.
1829 [(7)] (8) (a) Title 63M, Chapter 1, Part 11, Recycling Market Development Zone Act,
1830 is repealed July 1, 2020.
1831 (b) Sections 59-7-610 and 59-10-1007 regarding tax credits for certain persons in
1832 recycling market development zones, are repealed for taxable years beginning on or after
1833 January 1, 2011.
1834 (c) Notwithstanding Subsection [(7)] (8)(b), a person may not claim a tax credit under
1835 Section 59-7-610 or 59-10-1007 :
1836 (i) for the purchase price of machinery or equipment described in Section 59-7-610 or
1837 59-10-1007 , if the machinery or equipment is purchased on or after July 1, 2010; or
1838 (ii) for an expenditure described in Subsection 59-7-610 (1)(b) or 59-10-1007 (1)(b), if
1839 the expenditure is made on or after July 1, 2010.
1840 (d) Notwithstanding Subsections [(7)] (8)(b) and (c), a person may carry forward a tax
1841 credit in accordance with Section 59-7-610 or 59-10-1007 if:
1842 (i) the person is entitled to a tax credit under Section 59-7-610 or 59-10-1007 ; and
1843 (ii) (A) for the purchase price of machinery or equipment described in Section
1844 59-7-610 or 59-10-1007 , the machinery or equipment is purchased on or before June 30, 2010;
1845 or
1846 (B) for an expenditure described in Subsection 59-7-610 (1)(b) or 59-10-1007 (1)(b), the
1847 expenditure is made on or before June 30, 2010.
1848 [(8)] (9) Title 63M, Chapter 7, Part 4, Sentencing Commission, is repealed January 1,
1849 2012.

1850 [(9)] (10) The Crime Victim Reparations Board, created in Section 63M-7-504 , is
1851 repealed July 1, 2017.
1852 [(10)] (11) Title 63M, Chapter 8, Utah Commission for Women and Families Act, is
1853 repealed July 1, 2011.
1854 [(11)] (12) Title 63M, Chapter 9, Families, Agencies, and Communities Together for
1855 Children and Youth At Risk Act, is repealed July 1, 2016.
1856 [(12)] (13) Title 63M, Chapter 11, Utah Commission on Aging, is repealed July 1,
1857 2012.
1858 Section 44. Section 63I-4-102 is amended to read:
1859 63I-4-102. Definitions.
1860 (1) (a) "Activity" means to provide a good or service.
1861 (b) "Activity" includes to:
1862 (i) manufacture a good or service;
1863 (ii) process a good or service;
1864 (iii) sell a good or service;
1865 (iv) offer for sale a good or service;
1866 (v) rent a good or service;
1867 (vi) lease a good or service;
1868 (vii) deliver a good or service;
1869 (viii) distribute a good or service; or
1870 (ix) advertise a good or service.
1871 (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), "agency" means:
1872 (i) the state; or
1873 (ii) an entity of the state including a department, office, division, authority,
1874 commission, or board.
1875 (b) "Agency" does not include:
1876 (i) the Legislature;
1877 (ii) an entity or agency of the Legislature;

1878 (iii) the state auditor;
1879 (iv) the state treasurer;
1880 (v) the Office of the Attorney General;
1881 (vi) the Dairy Commission created in Title 4, Chapter 22, Dairy Promotion Act;
1882 [(vii) the Heber Valley Railroad Authority created in Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 5, Heber
1883 Valley Historic Railroad Authority;]
1884 [(viii)] (vii) the Utah Science Center Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 4]
1885 Title 63H, Chapter 3, Utah Science Center Authority;
1886 (viii) the Heber Valley Railroad Authority created in Title 63H, Chapter 4, Heber
1887 Valley Historic Railroad Authority;
1888 (ix) the Utah State Railroad Museum Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 6]
1889 Title 63H, Chapter 5, Utah State Railroad Museum Authority;
1890 (x) the Utah Housing Corporation created in Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 9, Utah Housing
1891 Corporation Act;
1892 (xi) the Utah State Fair Corporation created in [Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 11] Title 63H,
1893 Chapter 6, Utah State Fair Corporation Act;
1894 (xii) the Workers' Compensation Fund created in Title 31A, Chapter 33, Workers'
1895 Compensation Fund;
1896 (xiii) the Utah State Retirement Office created in Title 49, Chapter 11, Utah State
1897 Retirement Systems Administration;
1898 (xiv) a charter school chartered by the State Charter School Board or a board of
1899 trustees of a higher education institution under Title 53A, Chapter 1a, Part 5, The Utah Charter
1900 Schools Act;
1901 (xv) the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind created in Title 53A, Chapter 25b,
1902 Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;
1903 (xvi) an institution of higher education as defined in Section 53B-3-102 ;
1904 (xvii) the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration created in Title 53C,
1905 Chapter 1, Part 2, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration;

1906 (xviii) the Utah Communications Agency Network created in Title 63C, Chapter 7,
1907 Utah Communications Agency Network Act; or
1908 (xix) the Utah Capital Investment Corporation created in Title 63M, Chapter 1, Part 12,
1909 Utah Venture Capital Enhancement Act.
1910 (3) "Agency head" means the chief administrative officer of an agency.
1911 (4) "Board" means the Privatization Policy Board created in Section 63I-4-201 .
1912 (5) "Commercial activity" means to engage in an activity that can be obtained in whole
1913 or in part from a private enterprise.
1914 (6) "Local entity" means:
1915 (a) a political subdivision of the state, including a:
1916 (i) county;
1917 (ii) city;
1918 (iii) town;
1919 (iv) local school district;
1920 (v) local district; or
1921 (vi) special service district;
1922 (b) an agency of an entity described in this Subsection (6), including a department,
1923 office, division, authority, commission, or board; and
1924 (c) an entity created by an interlocal cooperative agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13,
1925 Interlocal Cooperation Act, between two or more entities described in this Subsection (6).
1926 (7) "Private enterprise" means a person that for profit:
1927 (a) manufactures a good or service;
1928 (b) processes a good or service;
1929 (c) sells a good or service;
1930 (d) offers for sale a good or service;
1931 (e) rents a good or service;
1932 (f) leases a good or service;
1933 (g) delivers a good or service;

1934 (h) distributes a good or service; or
1935 (i) advertises a good or service.
1936 (8) "Privatize" means that an activity engaged in by an agency is transferred so that a
1937 private enterprise engages in the activity including a transfer by:
1938 (a) contract;
1939 (b) transfer of property; or
1940 (c) another arrangement.
1941 Section 45. Section 63J-7-102 is amended to read:
1942 63J-7-102. Scope and applicability of chapter.
1943 (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), and except as otherwise provided by a statute
1944 superseding provisions of this chapter by explicit reference to this chapter, the provisions of
1945 this chapter apply to each agency and govern each grant received on or after May 5, 2008.
1946 (2) This chapter does not govern:
1947 (a) a grant deposited into a General Fund restricted account;
1948 (b) a grant deposited into a Trust and Agency Fund as defined in Section 51-5-4 ;
1949 (c) a grant deposited into an Enterprise Fund as defined in Section 51-5-4 ;
1950 (d) a grant made to the state without a restriction or other designated purpose that is
1951 deposited into the General Fund as free revenue;
1952 (e) a grant made to the state that is restricted only to "education" and that is deposited
1953 into the Education Fund or Uniform School Fund as free revenue;
1954 (f) in-kind donations;
1955 (g) a tax, fees, penalty, fine, surcharge, money judgment, or other money due the state
1956 when required by state law or application of state law;
1957 (h) a contribution made under Title 59, Chapter 10, Part 13, Individual Income Tax
1958 Contribution Act;
1959 (i) a grant received by an agency from another agency or political subdivision;
1960 (j) a grant to the Dairy Commission created in Title 4, Chapter 22, Dairy Promotion
1961 Act;

1962 (k) a grant to the Utah Science Center Authority created in Title 63H, Chapter 3, Utah
1963 Science Center Authority;
1964 [(k)] (l) a grant to the Heber Valley Railroad Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3,
1965 Part 5,] Title 63H, Chapter 4, Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority;
1966 [(l) a grant to the Utah Science Center Authority created in Title 9, Chapter 3, Part 4,
1967 Utah Science Center Authority;]
1968 (m) a grant to the Utah State Railroad Museum Authority created in [Title 9, Chapter 3,
1969 Part 6] Title 63H, Chapter 5, Utah State Railroad Museum Authority;
1970 (n) a grant to the Utah Housing Corporation created in Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 9, Utah
1971 Housing Corporation Act;
1972 (o) a grant to the Utah State Fair Corporation created in [Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 11]
1973 Title 63H, Chapter 6, Utah State Fair Corporation Act;
1974 (p) a grant to the Workers' Compensation Fund created in Title 31A, Chapter 33,
1975 Workers' Compensation Fund;
1976 (q) a grant to the Utah State Retirement Office created in Title 49, Chapter 11, Utah
1977 State Retirement Systems Administration;
1978 (r) a grant to the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration created in Title
1979 53C, Chapter 1, Part 2, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration;
1980 (s) a grant to the Utah Communications Agency Network created in Title 63C, Chapter
1981 7, Utah Communications Agency Network Act;
1982 (t) a grant to the Medical Education Program created in Section 63C-8-102 ;
1983 (u) a grant to the Utah Capital Investment Corporation created in Title 63M, Chapter 1,
1984 Part 12, Utah Venture Capital Enhancement Act;
1985 (v) a grant to the State Charter School Finance Authority created in Section
1986 53A-20b-103 ;
1987 (w) a grant to the State Building Ownership Authority created in Section 63B-1-304 ;
1988 (x) a grant to the Utah Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool created in Section
1989 31A-29-104 ; or

1990 (y) a grant to the Military Installation Development Authority created in Section
1991 63H-1-201 .
1992 (3) An agency need not seek legislative review or approval of grants under Part 2,
1993 Grant Approval Requirements, if:
1994 (a) the governor has declared a state of emergency; and
1995 (b) the grant is donated to the agency to assist victims of the state of emergency under
1996 Subsection 63K-4-201 (1).
1997 Section 46. Section 63M-1-201 is amended to read:
1998 63M-1-201. Creation of office.
1999 (1) There is created the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
2000 (2) The office shall:
2001 (a) be responsible for economic development within the state;
2002 (b) perform economic development planning for the state;
2003 (c) administer and coordinate all state or federal grant programs which are, or become
2004 available, for economic development;
2005 (d) administer any other programs over which the office is given administrative
2006 supervision by the governor;
2007 (e) annually submit a report to the Legislature by October 1; and
2008 (f) perform any other duties as provided by the Legislature.
2009 (3) The office may solicit and accept contributions of money, services, and facilities
2010 from any other source, public or private, but may not use the money for publicizing the
2011 exclusive interest of the donor.
2012 (4) Money received under Subsection (3) shall be deposited in the General Fund as
2013 dedicated credits of the office.
2014 (5) (a) The office is recognized as an issuing authority as defined in Subsection
2015 63M-1-2902 (7), entitled to issue bonds from the Small Issue Bond Account created in
2016 Subsection 63M-1-2906 (1)(c) as a part of the state's private activity bond volume cap
2017 authorized by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and computed under Section 146 of the code.

2018 (b) To promote and encourage the issuance of bonds from the Small Issue Bond
2019 Account for manufacturing projects, the office may:
2020 (i) develop campaigns and materials that inform qualified small manufacturing
2021 businesses about the existence of the program and the application process;
2022 (ii) assist small businesses in applying for and qualifying for these bonds; or
2023 (iii) develop strategies to lower the cost to small businesses of applying for and
2024 qualifying for these bonds, including making arrangements with financial advisors,
2025 underwriters, bond counsel, and other professionals involved in the issuance process to provide
2026 their services at a reduced rate when the division can provide them with a high volume of
2027 applicants or issues.
2028 Section 47. Section 63M-1-2901 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-501 is
2029 renumbered and amended to read:
2030 Part 29. Bond Volume Cap Allocation
2031 [9-4-501]. 63M-1-2901. Legislative intent.
2032 It is the intent of the Legislature to establish procedures to most effectively and
2033 equitably allocate this state's private activity bond volume cap authorized by the Internal
2034 Revenue Code of 1986 in order to maximize the social and economic benefits to this state.
2035 Section 48. Section 63M-1-2902 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-502 is
2036 renumbered and amended to read:
2037 [9-4-502]. 63M-1-2902. Definitions.
2038 As used in this part:
2039 (1) "Allocated volume cap" means [any] a volume cap for which a certificate of
2040 allocation is in effect or for which bonds have been issued.
2041 (2) "Allotment accounts" means the various accounts created in Section [ 9-4-506 ]
2042 63M-1-2906 .
2043 (3) "Board of review" means the Private Activity Bond Review Board created in
2044 Section [ 9-4-503 ] 63M-1-2903 .
2045 (4) "Bond" means any obligation for which an allocation of volume cap is required by

2046 the code.
2047 (5) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any related
2048 Internal Revenue Service regulations.
2049 (6) "Form 8038" means the Department of the Treasury tax form 8038 (OMB No.
2050 1545-0720) or any other federal tax form or other method of reporting required by the
2051 Department of the Treasury under Section 149(e) of the code.
2052 (7) "Issuing authority" means:
2053 (a) any county, city, or town in the state;
2054 (b) any not-for-profit corporation or joint agency, or other entity acting on behalf of
2055 one or more counties, cities, towns, or any combination of these;
2056 (c) the state; or
2057 (d) any other entity authorized to issue bonds under state law.
2058 (8) "State" means the state of Utah and any of its agencies, institutions, and divisions
2059 authorized to issue bonds or certificates under state law.
2060 (9) "Volume cap" means the private activity bond volume cap for the state as computed
2061 under Section 146 of the code.
2062 (10) "Year" means each calendar year [beginning calendar year 1992].
2063 Section 49. Section 63M-1-2903 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-503 is
2064 renumbered and amended to read:
2065 [9-4-503]. 63M-1-2903. Private Activity Bond Review Board.
2066 (1) There is created within the [department] office the Private Activity Bond Review
2067 Board, composed of 11 members as follows:
2068 (a) five ex officio members who [shall be] are:
2069 (i) the [executive] director of the [department] office or the [executive] director's
2070 designee;
2071 (ii) the director of the Division of Business and Economic Development or the
2072 director's designee;
2073 (iii) the state treasurer or the treasurer's designee;

2074 (iv) the chair of the Board of Regents or the chair's designee; and
2075 (v) the chair of the Utah Housing Corporation or the chair's designee; and
2076 (b) six local government members who [shall be] are:
2077 (i) three elected or appointed county officials, nominated by the Utah Association of
2078 Counties and appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate; and
2079 (ii) three elected or appointed municipal officials, nominated by the Utah League of
2080 Cities and Towns and appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate.
2081 (2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), the terms of office for the local
2082 government members of the board of review shall be four-year terms.
2083 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall, at the
2084 time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
2085 board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two
2086 years.
2087 (c) Members may be reappointed only once.
2088 (3) (a) If a local government member ceases to be an elected or appointed official of
2089 the city or county the member is appointed to represent, that membership on the board of
2090 review terminates immediately and there shall be a vacancy in the membership.
2091 (b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
2092 appointed within 30 days in the manner of the regular appointment for the unexpired term, and
2093 until his successor is appointed and qualified.
2094 (4) (a) The chair of the board of review [shall be] is the [executive] director of the
2095 [department] office or the [executive] director's designee.
2096 (b) The chair is nonvoting except in the case of a tie vote.
2097 (5) Six members of the board of review constitute a quorum.
2098 (6) Formal action by the board of review requires a majority vote of a quorum.
2099 (7) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but
2100 may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
2101 (a) Section 63A-3-106 ;

2102 (b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and
2103 (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
2104 63A-3-107 .
2105 (8) The chair of the board of review serves as the state official designated under state
2106 law to make certifications required to be made under Section 146 of the code including the
2107 certification required by Section 149(e)(2)(F) of the code.
2108 Section 50. Section 63M-1-2904 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-504 is
2109 renumbered and amended to read:
2110 [9-4-504]. 63M-1-2904. Powers, functions, and duties of board of review.
2111 The board of review shall:
2112 (1) make, subject to the limitations of the code, allocations of volume cap to issuing
2113 authorities;
2114 (2) determine the amount of volume cap to be allocated with respect to approved
2115 applications;
2116 (3) maintain a record of all applications filed by issuing authorities under Section
2117 [ 9-4-505 ] 63M-1-2905 and all certificates of allocation issued under Section [ 9-4-507 ]
2118 63M-1-2907 ;
2119 (4) maintain a record of all bonds issued by issuing authorities during each year;
2120 (5) determine the amount of volume cap to be treated as a carryforward under Section
2121 146(f) of the code and allocate this carryforward to one or more qualified carryforward
2122 purposes;
2123 (6) make available upon reasonable request a certified copy of all or any part of the
2124 records maintained by the board of review under this part or a summary of them, including
2125 information relating to the volume cap for each year and any amounts available for allocation
2126 under this part;
2127 (7) promulgate rules for the allocation of volume cap under this part; and
2128 (8) charge reasonable fees for the performance of duties prescribed by this part,
2129 including application, filing, and processing fees.

2130 Section 51. Section 63M-1-2905 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-505 is
2131 renumbered and amended to read:
2132 [9-4-505]. 63M-1-2905. Allocation of volume cap.
2133 (1) (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), the volume cap for each year shall be distributed
2134 by the board of review to the various allotment accounts as set forth in Section [ 9-4-506 ]
2135 63M-1-2906 .
2136 (b) The board of review may distribute up to 50% of each increase in the volume cap
2137 that occurs after March 11, 1999, for use in development that occurs in quality growth areas,
2138 depending upon the board's analysis of the relative need for additional volume cap between
2139 development in quality growth areas and the allotment accounts under Section [ 9-4-506 ]
2140 63M-1-2906 .
2141 (2) To obtain an allocation of the volume cap, issuing authorities shall submit to the
2142 board of review an application containing information required by the procedures and
2143 processes of the board of review.
2144 (3) (a) The board of review shall establish criteria for making allocations of volume
2145 cap that are consistent with the purposes of the code and this part.
2146 (b) In making an allocation of volume cap the board of review shall consider the
2147 following:
2148 [(a)] (i) the principal amount of the bonds proposed to be issued;
2149 [(b)] (ii) the nature and the location of the project or the type of program;
2150 [(c)] (iii) the likelihood that the bonds will be sold and the timeframe of bond issuance;
2151 [(d)] (iv) whether the project or program could obtain adequate financing without an
2152 allocation of volume cap;
2153 [(e)] (v) the degree to which an allocation of volume cap is required for the project or
2154 program to proceed or continue;
2155 [(f)] (vi) the social, health, economic, and educational effects of the project or program
2156 on the local community and state as a whole;
2157 [(g)] (vii) the anticipated economic development created or retained within the local

2158 community and the state as a whole;
2159 [(h)] (viii) the anticipated number of jobs, both temporary and permanent, created or
2160 retained within the local community and the state as a whole;
2161 [(i)] (ix) if the project is a residential rental project, the degree to which the residential
2162 rental project:
2163 [(i)] (A) targets lower income populations; and
2164 [(ii)] (B) is accessible housing; and
2165 [(j)] (x) whether the project meets the principles of quality growth recommended by the
2166 Quality Growth Commission created under Section 11-38-201 .
2167 (4) The board of review shall evidence an allocation of volume cap by issuing a
2168 certificate in accordance with Section [ 9-4-507 ] 63M-1-2907 .
2169 (5) (a) From January 1 to June 30, the board shall set aside at least 50% of the Small
2170 Issue Bond Account that may be allocated only to manufacturing projects.
2171 (b) From July 1 to August 15, the board shall set aside at least 50% of the Pool
2172 Account that may be allocated only to manufacturing projects.
2173 Section 52. Section 63M-1-2906 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-506 is
2174 renumbered and amended to read:
2175 [9-4-506]. 63M-1-2906. Allotment accounts.
2176 (1) There are created the following allotment accounts:
2177 (a) the Single Family Housing Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those
2178 authorized under the code and state statute to issue qualified mortgage bonds under Section 143
2179 of the code;
2180 (b) the Student Loan Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those
2181 authorized under the code and state statute to issue qualified student loan bonds under Section
2182 144(b) of the code;
2183 (c) the Small Issue Bond Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those
2184 authorized under the code and state statute to issue:
2185 (i) qualified small issue bonds under Section 144(a) of the code; [or]

2186 (ii) qualified exempt facility bonds for qualified residential rental projects under
2187 Section 142(d) of the code; or
2188 (iii) qualified redevelopment bonds under Section 144(c) of the code;
2189 (d) the Exempt Facilities Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those
2190 authorized under the code and state statute to issue any bonds requiring an allocation of volume
2191 cap other than for purposes described in Subsections (1)(a), (b), or (c);
2192 (e) the Pool Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those authorized under
2193 the code and state statute to issue any bonds requiring an allocation of volume cap; and
2194 (f) the Carryforward Account, for which eligible issuing authorities are those with
2195 projects or programs qualifying under Section 146(f) of the code.
2196 (2) (a) The volume cap shall be distributed to the various allotment accounts on
2197 January 1 of each year on the following basis:
2198 (i) 42% to the Single Family Housing Account;
2199 (ii) 33% to the Student Loan Account;
2200 (iii) 1% to the Exempt Facilities Account; and
2201 (iv) 24% to the Small Issue Bond Account.
2202 (b) From July 1 to September 30 of each year, the board of review may transfer any
2203 unallocated volume cap from the Exempt Facilities Account or the Small Issue Bond Account
2204 to the Pool Account.
2205 (c) The board of review, upon written notification by the issuing authorities eligible for
2206 volume cap allocation from the Single Family Housing Account or the Student Loan Account
2207 that all or a portion of volume cap distributed into that allotment account will not be used, may
2208 transfer the unused volume cap between the Single Family Housing Account and the Student
2209 Loan Account.
2210 (d) From October 1 to the third Friday of December of each year, the board of review
2211 shall transfer all unallocated volume cap [shall be transferred] into the Pool Account.
2212 (e) [Unallocated] On the third Saturday of December, the board of review shall transfer
2213 uncollected volume cap or allocated volume cap for which bonds have not been issued prior to

2214 the third Saturday of December [shall be transferred on that date] into the Carryforward
2215 Account.
2216 (f) If the authority to issue bonds designated in any allotment account is rescinded by
2217 amendment to the code, the board of review may transfer any unallocated volume cap from that
2218 allotment account to any other allotment account.
2219 Section 53. Section 63M-1-2907 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-507 is
2220 renumbered and amended to read:
2221 [9-4-507]. 63M-1-2907. Certificates of allocation.
2222 (1) (a) After an allocation of volume cap for a project or program is approved by the
2223 board of review, the board shall issue a numbered certificate of allocation [shall be issued]
2224 stating the amount of the allocation, the allotment account for which the allocation is being
2225 made, and the expiration date of the allocation.
2226 (b) The certificates of allocation shall be mailed to the issuing authority within 10
2227 working days of the date of approval.
2228 (c) No bonds are entitled to any allocation of the volume cap unless the issuing
2229 authority received a certificate of allocation with respect to the bonds.
2230 (d) (i) Certificates of allocation shall remain in effect for a period of 90 days from the
2231 date of approval.
2232 (ii) If bonds for which a certificate has been approved are not issued within the 90-day
2233 period, the certificate of allocation is void and volume cap shall be returned to the applicable
2234 allotment account for reallocation by the board of review.
2235 (2) (a) An issuing authority receiving an allocation of volume cap from the
2236 Carryforward Account shall receive a certificate of allocation similar to the certificates of
2237 allocation described in Subsection (1) from the board of review stating the amount of allocation
2238 from the Carryforward Account that [have] has been allocated to the issuing authority and the
2239 expiration of the allocation.
2240 (b) If in the judgment of the board of review [any] an issuing authority or [any] a
2241 person or entity responsible for a project or program receiving an allocation from the

2242 Carryforward Account does not proceed with diligence in providing for the issuance of the
2243 bonds with respect to the project or program, and because of the lack of [such] diligence the
2244 volume cap cannot be used, the board of review may exclude from its consideration for a given
2245 period of time, determined by the board of review, [applications] an application of [these] the
2246 issuing [authorities or persons or entities] authority, person, or entity. The board of review
2247 may, at any time, review and modify its decisions relating to this exclusion.
2248 Section 54. Section 63M-1-2908 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-508 is
2249 renumbered and amended to read:
2250 [9-4-508]. 63M-1-2908. Issuing authorities -- Limitations -- Duties.
2251 (1) (a) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, an issuing authority issuing bonds
2252 without a certificate of allocation issued under Section [ 9-4-507 ] 63M-1-2907 , or an issuing
2253 authority issuing bonds after the expiration of a certificate of allocation, is not entitled to an
2254 allocation of the volume cap for those bonds.
2255 (b) An issuing authority issuing bonds in excess of the amount set forth in the related
2256 certificate of allocation is not entitled to an allocation of the volume cap for the excess.
2257 (2) Each issuing authority shall:
2258 (a) advise the board of review, within 15 days after the issuance of bonds, of the
2259 principal amount of bonds issued under each certificate of allocation by delivering to the board
2260 of review a copy of the Form 8038 that was delivered or shall be delivered to the Internal
2261 Revenue Service in connection with the bonds, or, if no Form 8038 is required to be delivered
2262 to the Internal Revenue Service, a completed copy of a Form 8038 prepared for the board of
2263 review with respect to the bonds; and
2264 (b) if all or a stated portion of the bonds for which a certificate of allocation was
2265 received will not be issued, advise the board of review in writing, within 15 days of the earlier
2266 of:
2267 (i) the final decision not to issue all or a stated portion of the bonds; or
2268 (ii) the expiration of the certificate of allocation.
2269 (3) Failure by an issuing authority to notify the board of review under Subsection (2),

2270 including failure to timely deliver a Form 8038, may, in the sole discretion of the board of
2271 review, result in the issuing authority being denied further consideration of applications.
2272 Section 55. Section 63M-1-2909 , which is renumbered from Section 9-4-509 is
2273 renumbered and amended to read:
2274 [9-4-509]. 63M-1-2909. Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.
2275 The board of review shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G,
2276 Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.
2277 Section 56. Section 63M-7-301 is amended to read:
2278 63M-7-301. Definitions -- Creation of council -- Membership -- Terms.
2279 (1) (a) As used in this part, "council" means the Utah Substance Abuse Advisory
2280 Council created in this section.
2281 (b) There is created within the governor's office the Utah Substance Abuse Advisory
2282 Council.
2283 (2) The council shall be comprised of the following voting members:
2284 (a) the attorney general or the attorney general's designee;
2285 (b) a county commissioner designated by the Utah Association of Counties;
2286 (c) the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee;
2287 (d) the director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health or the director's
2288 designee;
2289 (e) the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
2290 (f) the director of the Department of Health or the director's designee;
2291 (g) the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice or the
2292 executive director's designee;
2293 (h) the governor or the governor's designee;
2294 (i) the executive director of the Department of Corrections or the executive director's
2295 designee;
2296 (j) the director of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services or the director's designee;
2297 (k) the executive director of the private nonprofit Utah Domestic Violence Council or

2298 the executive director's designee;
2299 (l) the director of the Division of Indian Affairs or the director's designee;
2300 (m) the state court administrator or the state court administrator's designee;
2301 (n) the following members designated to serve four-year terms:
2302 (i) a member of the House of Representatives designated by the speaker of the House
2303 of Representatives;
2304 (ii) a member of the Senate designated by the president of the Senate;
2305 (iii) a representative designated by the Utah League of Cities and Towns; and
2306 (iv) a representative from the [Office of Ethnic Affairs within the] Department of
2307 Community and Culture designated by the director of the office or a designee;
2308 (o) the following members appointed by the governor to serve four-year terms:
2309 (i) a representative of the Utah National Guard;
2310 (ii) one resident of the state who has been personally affected by alcohol or other drug
2311 abuse; and
2312 (iii) one citizen representative;
2313 (p) in addition to the voting members described in Subsections (2)(a) through (o), the
2314 following voting members may be appointed by a majority of the members described in
2315 Subsections (2)(a) through (o) to serve four-year terms:
2316 (i) a person knowledgeable in criminal justice issues;
2317 (ii) a person knowledgeable in substance abuse treatment issues;
2318 (iii) a person knowledgeable in substance abuse prevention issues; and
2319 (iv) a person knowledgeable in judiciary issues; and
2320 (q) in addition to the voting members described in Subsections (2)(a) through (p), one
2321 or more chairs or co-chairs of a committee established by the council under Subsection
2322 63M-7-302 (5) may be appointed as a voting member by a majority of the members described in
2323 Subsections (2)(a) through (p).
2324 (3) A person other than a person described in Subsection (2) may not be appointed as a
2325 voting member of the council.

2326 Section 57. Legislative findings -- Interim study --Report.
2327 (1) The Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state for the Department of
2328 Community and Culture, through its executive director, to conduct an in-depth assessment of
2329 the department to determine what internal restructuring or assignment of its functions,
2330 divisions, and programs to other entities of state government would:
2331 (a) improve the efficiency of government;
2332 (b) reduce the cost of government; and
2333 (c) better focus the state and its employees:
2334 (i) on providing community and cultural development opportunities throughout the
2335 state; and
2336 (ii) in administering and coordinating all state and federal grant programs that are, or
2337 become, available for community and cultural development.
2338 (2) (a) It is the further intent of the Legislature that the reorganization or restructuring
2339 process for the department shall begin with movement of:
2340 (i) the bond volume cap allocation, including the Private Activity Bond Review Board,
2341 to the Governor's Office of Economic Development; and
2342 (ii) the Utah Science Center Authority, the Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority,
2343 the Utah State Railroad Museum Authority, and the Utah State Fair Corporation to Title 63H,
2344 Independent State Entities.
2345 (b) The moves shall be finalized by July 1, 2011.
2346 (3) (a) It is the further intent of the Legislature that the executive director immediately
2347 conduct a study involving all stakeholders of the various ethnic groups throughout the state, as
2348 to the state's changing demographics and how the needs of these groups might best be met by
2349 and represented in state government.
2350 (4) (a) It is the further intent of the Legislature that the executive director to the
2351 Department of Community and Culture coordinate and direct the assessment, restructuring, and
2352 movement, if any, of its functions, divisions, and programs to other entities of state
2353 government.

2354 (b) In conducting the activities under Subsection (4)(a), the director or the director's
2355 designee shall hold meetings and solicit input from stakeholders throughout the state,
2356 including:
2357 (i) representatives from community, ethnic, and cultural entities;
2358 (ii) representatives of the arts, libraries, history, and museums;
2359 (iii) Indian tribal leaders;
2360 (iv) communities and individuals served by the department; and
2361 (v) business and community leaders.
2362 (c) The director or the director's designee shall conduct a study of various options for
2363 assessing or restructuring the department and its divisions, including:
2364 (i) retaining or moving the Division of Housing and Community Development or its
2365 major components; and
2366 (ii) retaining or moving the Divisions of Arts and Museums, State History, and
2367 Libraries.
2368 (d) The director or the director's designee may request assistance from agencies
2369 identified as recipients of restructuring, and request assistance, support, and involvement from
2370 local government, private business, and other affected parties in conducting the assessment,
2371 restructuring, and dispersion.
2372 (5) (a) It is the further intent of the Legislature that the interim director shall prepare
2373 and present a report regarding the assessment, restructuring, and dispersion to:
2374 (i) the governor by August 31, 2011;
2375 (ii) the Legislature's Workforce Services and Community and Economic Development
2376 Interim Committee by October 19, 2011; and
2377 (iii) the Legislative Management Committee by December 15, 2011.
2378 (b) The report shall include any anticipated cost savings, stakeholder
2379 recommendations, and statutory or rule changes required to implement restructuring and
2380 transitioning.
2381 Section 58. Appropriation.

2382 As an ongoing appropriation subject to future budget constraints, there is appropriated
2383 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2011-12, $104,400 to the Department of Community and
2384 Culture to offset the loss of funds by the department related to the shifting of the Bond Volume
2385 Allocation Cap program to the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
2386 To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Business Development
2387 From General Fund

($104,400)

2388 Schedule of Programs:
2389 Business Growth ($104,000)
2390 To Department of Community and Culture - Housing and Community Development
2391 From General Fund

$104,000

2392 Schedule of Programs:
2393 Administration $104,000