2006 Utah Code - 58-31b-103 — Education and enforcement fund.

     58-31b-103.   Education and enforcement fund.
     (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Nurse Education and Enforcement Fund."
     (2) The account shall be nonlapsing and consist of:
     (a) administrative penalties imposed under Section 58-31b-402; and
     (b) interest earned on monies in the account.
     (3) Monies in the account may be appropriated by the Legislature for the following purposes:
     (a) education and training of licensees under this chapter;
     (b) enforcement of this chapter by:
     (i) investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct;
     (ii) providing legal representation to the division when legal action is taken against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and
     (iii) monitoring compliance of renewal requirements;
     (c) survey nursing education programs throughout the state; and
     (d) education and training of board members.

Enacted by Chapter 288, 1998 General Session