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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In addition to those provided in Title 40, Chapter 6, Board and Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining, the board has the following powers, functions, and duties:
(1) To enact rules according to the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(2) To hold hearings and to issue orders or other appropriate instruments based upon the results of those hearings.
(3) To issue emergency orders according to the requirements and provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
(4) To do all other things and take such other actions within the purposes of this act 1 as may be necessary to enforce its provisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 40. Mines and Mining § 40-8-6. Board--Powers, functions, and duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-40-mines-and-mining/ut-code-sect-40-8-6/
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