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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Board” means the State Library Board created in Section 9-7-204.
(2) “Digital library” means the web-accessible digital library of state publications created under Section 9-7-208.
(3) “Division” means the State Library Division.
(4) “Internet policy” means the public library online access policy required in Section 9-7-215.
(5) “Legislative staff office” means the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.
(6) “Legislative publication” means:
(a) the Utah Code after the legislative staff office prepares an updated Utah Code database incorporating amendments to the Utah Code;
(b) the Laws of Utah; and
(c) the Utah Constitution after the legislative staff office incorporates into the Utah Constitution amendments to the Utah Constitution that passed during the preceding regular general election.
(7) “Library board” means the library board of directors appointed locally as authorized by Section 9-7-402 or 9-7-502 and which exercises general policy authority for library services within a city or county of the state, regardless of the title by which the board is known locally.
(8) “Physical format” means a transportable medium in which analog or digital information is published, such as print, microform, magnetic disk, or optical disk.
(9) “Political subdivision” means a county, city, town, school district, public transit district, redevelopment agency, or special improvement or taxing district.
(10)(a) “State agency” means:
(i) the state; or
(ii) an office, department, division or other agency or instrumentality of the state.
(b) “State agency” does not include:
(i) the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel;
(ii) a political subdivision; or
(iii) a state institution of higher education.
(11) “State institution of higher education” means an institution described in Section 53B-2-101 or any other university or college that is established and maintained by the state.
(12)(a) “State publication” means any information issued or published by a state agency for distribution.
(b) “State publication” includes a book, compilation, directory, map, fact sheet, newsletter, brochure, bulletin, journal, magazine, pamphlet, periodical, report, video recording, and electronic publication.
(c) “State publication” does not include public information, as that term is defined in Section 63A-16-601.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 9. Cultural and Community Engagement § 9-7-101. Definitions - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-9-cultural-and-community-engagement/ut-code-sect-9-7-101/
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