Full text of Utah Utah Code § 1a-202 — Contract to establish and maintain registry -- Designated agent -- Rules -- Duties of designated agent -- Limit of liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1a-202. Contract to establish and maintain registry -- Designated agent -- Rules -- Duties of designated agent -- Limit of liability.
38-1a-202.
Contract to establish and maintain registry -- Designated agent -- Rules -- Duties of designated agent -- Limit of liability.
| (1) |
| (b) |
The designated agent is not an agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state. |
|
| (2) |
| (a) |
The third party under contract under this section is the division's designated agent, and shall develop and maintain a registry from the information provided by:
| (i) |
local government entities issuing building permits; |
| (ii) |
original contractors; |
| (iv) |
construction lenders; and |
| (v) |
other interested persons. |
|
| (b) |
The registry shall accommodate filings by third parties on behalf of clients. |
|
| (3) |
| (a) |
The division shall make rules and develop procedures for:
| (iii) |
the form of submission of a filing by alternate means, which may include procedures for rejecting an illegible or incomplete filing. |
|
|
| (4) |
| (a) |
The designated agent shall archive computer data files at least semiannually for auditing purposes. |
| (b) |
The division shall make rules to allow the designated agent to periodically archive projects from the registry. |
| (c) |
The designated agent may not archive a project earlier than:
| (i) |
one year after the day on which a notice of completion is filed for a construction project; |
| (ii) |
if no notice of completion is filed, two years after the last filing activity for a project; or |
| (iii) |
one year after the day on which a contestable notice is cancelled under Section 38-1a-307. |
|
| (d) |
The division may audit the designated agent's administration of the registry as often as the division considers necessary. |
|
| (5) |
The designated agent shall carry errors and omissions insurance in the amounts that the division establishes by rule. |
| (6) |
| (a) |
The designated agent shall make reasonable efforts to assure the accurate entry into the registry of information provided by alternate means. |
| (b) |
The designated agent shall meet or exceed standards established by the division for the accuracy of data entry for information on documents filed by alternate means. |
|
| (7) |
The designated agent is not liable for the correctness of the information contained in a document filed by alternate means which the registered agent enters into the database. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
278, 2012 General Session
Amended by Chapter
347, 2012 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 1a-202
What does Utah Code § 1a-202 cover?
Section 1a-202 ("Contract to establish and maintain registry -- Designated agent -- Rules -- Duties of designated agent -- Limit of liability.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 1a-202?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 1a-202" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 1a-202 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
