Utah Code Title 72. Transportation Code § 72-9-301. Duties--Enforcement--Federal safety regulations--Audits--Rights of entry for audits

(a) the operation of ports-of-entry under Section 72-9-501;

(b) vehicle size, weight, and load restrictions;

(c) security requirements;

(d) safety requirements; and

(e) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

(2)(a) The department shall conduct compliance audits and inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier.

(b) The Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, and other law enforcement agencies certified by the department shall conduct inspections as needed to enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier.

(3)(a) In accordance with Subsection (3)(b), the department's authorized employees or agents may enter, inspect, and examine any lands, buildings, and equipment of a motor carrier subject to this chapter, to inspect and copy any accounts, books, records, and documents in order to administer and enforce state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier provided:

(b) A motor carrier shall submit its lands, buildings, and equipment for inspection and examination and shall submit its accounts, books, records, and documents for inspection and copying in accordance with this section.