Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-2d-507. Ground ambulance and paramedic licenses--Proceedings

(a) commence an informal adjudicative proceeding within 120 days of receiving a completed application;

(b) meet with the applicant and objecting interested parties and provide no less than 120 days for a negotiated resolution, consistent with the criteria in Section 53-2d-508;

(c) set aside a separate time during the proceedings to accept public comment on the application; and

(d) present a written decision to the executive director if a resolution has been reached that satisfies the criteria in Section 53-2d-508.

(3)(a) Upon conversion to a formal adjudicative proceeding, a hearing officer shall be assigned to the application as provided in Section 53-2d-509.

(b) The hearing office shall:

(a) reviewing the record;

(b) giving due deference to the officer's decision; and

(c) determining whether the criteria in Section 53-2d-508 have been satisfied.