Utah § 58-55-210 - Proof of licensure to begin or maintain litigation. (Effective 1/1/2027)

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§ 58-55-210. Proof of licensure to begin or maintain litigation. (Effective 1/1/2027)

Effective 1/1/2027
58-55-210.  Proof of licensure to begin or maintain litigation.
A contractor may not bring or maintain a court action to collect compensation for work requiring a license under this chapter unless the contractor alleges and proves that the contractor held the required license:
(1)when entering into the contract; and
(2)when the cause of action arose.


Enacted by Chapter 42, 2026 General Session

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

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Section 58-55-210 ("Proof of licensure to begin or maintain litigation. (Effective 1/1/2027)") 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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