Full text of Utah Utah Code § 46-5-102 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-5-102. Definitions.
Effective 7/1/2021 46-5-102.
Definitions. In this chapter:
(1)
"Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
(2)
"Legal material" means, whether or not in effect:
(a)
the Utah Constitution;
(b)
the Laws of Utah;
(c)
the Utah Code;
(d)
the Utah Administrative Code; or
(e)
the Utah State Bulletin.
(3)
"Official publisher" means:
(a)
for the Utah Constitution, the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel;
(b)
for the Laws of Utah, the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel;
(c)
for the Utah Code, the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel;
(d)
for the Utah Administrative Code, the Office of Administrative Rules created in Section 63G-3-401 within the Department of Government Operations; or
(e)
for the Utah State Bulletin, the Office of Administrative Rules.
(4)
"Publish" means to display, present, or release to the public, or cause to be displayed, presented, or released to the public, by the official publisher.
(5)
"Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
(6)
"State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Section 46-5-102 ("Definitions.") 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 § 46-5-102?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 46-5-102" (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 § 46-5-102 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.
