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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this part:
(1) “Institution” means:
(a) an institution of higher education described in Section 53B-1-102; or
(b) a private, nonprofit institution of higher education.
(2) “Intercollegiate athletics program” means an institution-sponsored athletic program or sporting activity in which a student athlete represents the student athlete's institution in competition against another institution.
(3) “Prohibited endorsement provision” means a provision that requires or permits the use of a student athlete's name, image, or likeness to promote:
(a) a tobacco product or e-cigarettes, as those terms are defined in Section 76-10-101, including vaping;
(b) an alcoholic product, as that term is defined in Section 32B-1-102;
(c) a seller or dispenser of a controlled substance, including steroids, antibiotics, and marijuana;
(d) gambling or betting;
(e) a sexually oriented business, as that term is defined in Section 17-50-331; or
(f) a firearm that the student athlete cannot legally purchase.
(4)(a) “Student athlete” means an individual who:
(i) is enrolled in an institution; and
(ii) participates as an athlete for the institution in an intercollegiate athletics program.
(b) “Student athlete” includes an agent or other representative of a student athlete.
(5) “Student athlete agreement” means a proposed or executed contract:
(a) between a student athlete and a third party that is not an institution; and
(b) in which the student athlete and third party agree that the student athlete's name, image, or likeness may be used to promote a business, product, service, or individual in exchange for the student athlete receiving financial compensation or other benefits.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53B. State System of Higher Education § 53B-16-601. Definitions - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53b-state-system-of-higher-education/ut-code-sect-53b-16-601/
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