2006 Utah Code - 58-76-103 — Education and enforcement fund.

     58-76-103.   Education and enforcement fund.
     (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Fund."
     (2) The account shall be nonlapsing and consist of monies from:
     (a) a surcharge fee established by the department in accordance with Section 63-38-3.2, placed on initial, renewal, and reinstatement licensure fees under this chapter not to exceed 50% of the respective initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure fee;
     (b) administrative penalties collected pursuant to this chapter; and
     (c) 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) education and training of the public or other interested persons in matters concerning geology laws and practices;
     (c) 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; and
     (d) education and training of board members.

Enacted by Chapter 218, 2002 General Session