Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Utah Code Title 63G. General Government § 63G-14-201. Creation of program

Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1)(a) The governor shall create a program known as the “Utah Pilot Sponsored Resident Immigrant Program”:

(i) that is consistent with this chapter;  and

(ii) under which a resident immigrant may reside, work, and study in Utah, except that the program may not permit a resident immigrant to travel outside of the state except as provided in Subsection 63G-14-206(1).

(b) The governor shall:

(i) begin implementation of the program by no later than July 1, 2027;  and

(ii) end operation of the program on June 30, 2032.

(c) Under the program, the governor may facilitate transport to Utah for a foreign national who has been accepted into the program.

(d) The governor may recommend legislation to the Legislature to address how a resident immigrant is to be treated under statutes that relate to an alien.

(2) The department shall administer the program, except to the extent that the governor delegates a power or duty under the program to another state agency.  Subject to Subsection (3), the department may make rules in accordance with Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement the program to the extent expressly provided for in this chapter.

(3) The governor may act by executive order whenever the department is authorized to make rules under this chapter.  If there is a conflict between a rule made by the department and an executive order of the governor, the executive order governs.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 63G. General Government § 63G-14-201. Creation of program - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-63g-general-government/ut-code-sect-63g-14-201/

Read this complete Utah Code Title 63G. General Government § 63G-14-201. Creation of program on Westlaw

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 or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Utah Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

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.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

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.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard