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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The provisions in this section apply beginning on May 7, 2025.
(2) There is created an expendable special revenue fund called the Office of Rail Safety Account.
(3) The account shall be funded by:
(a) deposits into the account by the Legislature;
(b) fees collected pursuant to Section 72-17-105; and
(c) other deposits or donations into the account.
(4) The office shall provide a detailed budget to account for the office's expenditures related to the enforcement of this part, including:
(a) salaries, per diem, and travel expenses of employees performing the duties described in this part;
(b) expenditures for clerical and support staff directly associated with the duties described in this part;
(c) expenditures for legal staff who pursue and administer complaints and compliance issues related to this part; and
(d) reasonable overhead costs related to Subsections (4)(a) through (c).
(5) The office, in performing the duties under this part:
(a) shall limit the expenditure of funds to the total amount of fees collected from the railroads as described in this section; and
(b) may not expend funds from other sources accessible to the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 72. Transportation Code § 72-17-106. Office of Rail Safety Account - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-72-transportation-code/ut-code-sect-72-17-106/
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