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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill amends prohibitions on kickbacks.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ amends the definition of "kickback or bribe"; and
13 ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
14 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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16 Other Special Clauses:
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18 Utah Code Sections Affected:
19 AMENDS:
20 76-10-3201, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 415
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22 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
23 Section 1. Section 76-10-3201 is amended to read:
24 76-10-3201. Prohibition on kickbacks.
25 (1) As used in this section:
26 (a) "Kickback or bribe" means a rebate, compensation, or any other form of
27 remuneration, that is:
28 (i) direct or indirect;
29 (ii) overt or covert; or
30 (iii) in cash or in kind.
31 (b) "Kickback or bribe" does not include:
32 (i) a fee that is:
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37 (ii) payment of a lien; or
38 (iii) payment for medical services.
39 (2) (a) An actor may not solicit or receive a kickback or bribe in return for the referral
40 of a person to another person for the furnishing of any good or service that relates to any
41 insurance claim or a claim for damages.
42 (b) An actor may not offer or pay a kickback or bribe to induce the referral of a person
43 to another person for the furnishing of any good or service that relates to any insurance claim or
44 a claim for damages.
45 (3) A violation of Subsection [
46 (4) This section does not apply to an individual licensed to practice law or a medical
47 provider when referring, without compensation, a client for medical treatment or evaluation.