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Administrative Laws in Utah.
Utah administrative law is governed by the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act (Utah Code § 63G-3-101 et seq.) and the Utah Administrative Procedures Act (Utah Code § 63G-4-101 et seq.). Rules are published in the Utah State Bulletin and Utah Administrative Code. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers. Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court (informal proceedings) or the Utah Court of Appeals (formal proceedings).
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Utah Statutes
Governs agency rulemaking. Requires notice in the Utah State Bulletin, public comment period, and filing with the Office of Administrative Rules.
Governs contested cases. Distinguishes between formal (adjudicative) and informal proceedings, with different procedural requirements and different appeal paths.
Formal agency adjudications: direct appeal to Utah Court of Appeals. Informal agency adjudications: de novo review in District Court. Standard varies by proceeding type.
Official publication of proposed and adopted agency rules. Published bimonthly.
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