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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The board shall:
(a) subject to Subsection (2), make rules that establish statewide standards for county recorders as the board deems necessary to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies, including rules for:
(i) the protection of recorded documents and records in a county recorder's custody, including appropriate methods for obtaining copies of a public record under Section 17-21-19, and the supervision of individuals who search and make copies of the public record;
(ii) the electronic submission of plats, records, and other documents to a county recorder's office;
(iii) the protection of privacy interests in the case of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and
(iv) the formatting, recording, and redaction of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and
(b) promote uniformity throughout the state with respect to the services provided by a county recorder.
(2)(a) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) shall:
(i) be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(ii) be consistent with applicable state law, including:
(A) Title 17, Chapter 21, Recorder;
(B) Title 17, Chapter 21a, Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act;
(C) Title 46, Chapter 4, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; and
(D) Title 57, Real Estate.
(b) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) may not require a county recorder to expend any additional funds.
(3) On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a written report to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee and the Business and Labor Interim Committee that includes:
(a) information regarding the operations and activities of the board; and
(b) any recommendations for legislation related to the services provided by county recorders, including recommendations for modification of the fees established in Section 17-21-18.5.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 63C. State Commissions and Councils Code § 63C-30-202. Duties of the board--Reporting - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-63c-state-commissions-and-councils-code/ut-code-sect-63c-30-202/
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