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2015 Utah Code
Title 67 - State Officers and Employees
Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act
- Section 1 - Short title.
- Section 2 - Purpose of chapter.
- Section 3 - Definitions.
- Section 4 - Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information -- Using position to secure privileges or exemptions -- Accepting employment that would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance -- Exception.
- Section 5 - Accepting gift, compensation, or loan -- When prohibited.
- Section 5.3 - Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.
- Section 5.6 - Offering donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.
- Section 6 - Receiving compensation for assistance in transaction involving an agency -- Filing sworn statement.
- Section 7 - Disclosure of substantial interest in regulated business.
- Section 8 - Participation in transaction involving business as to which public officer or employee has interest -- Exceptions.
- Section 9 - Conflict of interests prohibited.
- Section 10 - Inducing others to violate chapter.
- Section 11 - Applicability of provisions.
- Section 12 - Penalties for violation -- Removal from office or dismissal from employment.
- Section 14 - Unethical transactions -- Duty to dismiss officer or employee -- Right to rescind or void contract.
- Section 15 - Complaint -- Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission.
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