Utah § 5a-5 - Application for permit -- Investigation -- Exception -- Appeal of denial.

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§ 5a-5. Application for permit -- Investigation -- Exception -- Appeal of denial.

Effective 10/1/2016
55-5a-5.  Application for permit -- Investigation -- Exception -- Appeal of denial.
(1) The office shall investigate each application for a permit to ensure that the person, group of persons, or organization is actually engaged in the manufacture or distribution of goods, articles, or products made by blind persons within the meaning of this act.
(2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), the office may issue permits without investigation to nonresident persons, groups of persons, or organizations upon proof that they are recognized and approved by the state in which they reside as authorized to sell such goods, articles, or products pursuant to a law of that state imposing requirements substantially similar to those prescribed by this act.
(3) Anyone denied a permit may appeal the decision of the office to the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the executive director's designated agent.


Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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