Utah § 38-7-5 - Release of lien by hospital -- Execution and filing -- Notification to injured patient.
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§ 38-7-5. Release of lien by hospital -- Execution and filing -- Notification to injured patient.
38-7-5. Release of lien by hospital -- Execution and filing -- Notification to injured patient.
The hospital shall, upon receipt of payment of the lien or the portion recoverable under the lien:
| (1) | execute and file, at the expense of the hospital, a release of lien; and |
| (2) | mail, at the expense of the hospital, notice of the release of lien described in Subsection (1) to the injured patient, the patient's heirs, or the patient's personal representative. |
Amended by Chapter 328, 2019 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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