Utah Code Title 52. Public Officers § 52-3-4. Exceptions in towns and rural areas

(1) In a town, as defined in Section 10-1-104, this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins.

(2) This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if:

(3) In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection (2), the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsections (2)(a) through (c).