Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The authority shall have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate.
(2) The authority may:
(a) sue and to be sued in its own name;
(b) have, and alter at will, an official seal;
(c) contract with experts, advisers, consultants, and agents for needed services;
(d) with the prior approval of the Legislature, borrow money and issue obligations, including refunding obligations;
(e) receive and accept aid or contributions from any source, including the United States or this state, in the form of money, property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used and applied to carry out the purposes of this part, subject to the conditions upon which this aid and contributions are made, for any purpose consistent with this part;
(f) enter into agreements with any department, agency or instrumentality of the United States or this state, financial institutions, or contractors for the purpose of leasing, maintaining, and operating any facility;
(g) to the extent permitted under its contract with the holders of its obligations, consent to any modification relating to rate of interest, time and payment of any installment of principal or interest, security or any other term of any contract, mortgage, mortgage loan, mortgage loan commitment, contract or agreement of any kind to which it is a party;
(h) pledge revenues from any facility to secure the payment of obligations relating to that facility, including interest on obligations, and to redeem those obligations;
(i) cause to be executed mortgages, trust deeds, indentures, pledge agreements, assignments, security agreements, and financing statements encumbering property acquired, or constructed under this part;
(j) own, lease, operate, and encumber facilities acquired or constructed under this chapter by it or the division;
(k) exercise the power of eminent domain;
(l) rent or lease any facility in whole or in part to any state body; and
(m) have and exercise any other powers or duties that are necessary or appropriate to carry out and effectuate the purposes of this part.
(3)(a) The authority shall submit an annual written report of the authority's proceedings to the State Finance Review Commission created in Section 63C-25-201.
(b) The report shall include:
(i) a description of any outstanding money borrowed and obligations issued by the authority, including loan amounts, terms, and security;
(ii) facilities funded by the actions of the authority; and
(iii) an explanation of why the financing terms and obligations used for a facility are appropriate and in the best interest of the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 63B. Bonds § 63B-1-305. Powers and duties of authority - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-63b-bonds/ut-code-sect-63b-1-305/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Make It a Preferred Google Search Source
Add to GoogleGet help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)