Full text of Utah Utah Code § 13-34-103 — Rulemaking authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-34-103. Rulemaking authority.
Effective 5/6/2026
13-34-103.
Rulemaking authority.
In accordance with
Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules:
| (1) | establishing the form and content of:
| (a) | a registration statement; and |
| (b) | a surety bond, certificate of deposit, or other proof of financial viability required under Section 13-34-202; |
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| (2) | specifying the information a postsecondary school is required to provide with a registration statement, which may vary based upon factors including:
| (a) | the certificate the postsecondary school seeks; |
| (b) | whether the postsecondary school is an accredited postsecondary school; and |
| (c) | whether the postsecondary school is a longstanding nonprofit accredited postsecondary school; |
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| (3) | establishing the amount of a surety bond or certificate of deposit required under Section 13-34-202, not to exceed an amount equal to the tuition and fees a postsecondary school anticipates receiving during a school year; |
| (4) | providing for the execution and cancellation of the surety bond or certificate of deposit a postsecondary school obtains in accordance with Section 13-34-202; |
| (5) | establishing the amount of money a school may charge a student in a 12 month period to qualify for an exemption in accordance with Subsection 13-34-111(3)(d)(i)(C); |
| (6) | specifying acts or practices that:
| (a) | are prohibited in accordance with Section 13-34-108; and |
| (b) | a postsecondary school that intends to cease operating is required to carry out; |
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| (7) | specifying student outcomes a postsecondary school is required to disclose under Section 13-34-109; |
| (8) | specifying the electronic format in which a postsecondary school is required to maintain an educational credential in accordance with Section 13-34-203; |
| (9) | establishing the type and number of credits required to obtain a degree or diploma from a postsecondary school that is not an accredited postsecondary school; and |
| (10) | establishing:
| (a) | standards for granting to a postsecondary school a state authorization certificate in accordance with a reciprocity agreement; |
| (b) | any filing, document, or fee required for a postsecondary school to obtain a state authorization certificate in accordance with a reciprocity agreement; and |
| (c) | penalties for a postsecondary school that fails to comply with rules the division makes under this Subsection (10). |
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Amended by Chapter
95, 2026 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 13-34-103
What does Utah Code § 13-34-103 cover?
Section 13-34-103 ("Rulemaking authority.") 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 § 13-34-103?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 13-34-103" (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?
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How does Utah § 13-34-103 apply to my situation?
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