Utah § 52-2-1 - Time in which to qualify -- Failure -- Office declared vacant.
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§ 52-2-1. Time in which to qualify -- Failure -- Office declared vacant.
52-2-1. Time in which to qualify -- Failure -- Office declared vacant.
When an individual elected or appointed to any office of the state or any of the state's political subdivisions, fails to qualify for the office within 60 days after the date of the beginning of the term of office for which the individual is elected or appointed, the office is vacant and shall be filled as provided by law.
Amended by Chapter 76, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 52-2-1 cover?
Section 52-2-1 ("Time in which to qualify -- Failure -- Office declared vacant.") 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.
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