2012 Utah Code
Title 63G - General Government
Article 3 - Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act
Section 302 - Public hearings.

(1) Each agency may hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule during the public comment period.

(2) Each agency shall hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule if:

(a) a public hearing is required by state or federal mandate;

(b) (i) another state agency, 10 interested persons, or an interested association having not fewer than 10 members request a public hearing; and

(ii) the agency receives the request in writing not more than 15 days after the publication date of the proposed rule.

(3) The agency shall hold the hearing:

(a) before the rule becomes effective; and

(b) no less than seven days nor more than 30 days after receipt of the request for hearing.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session