Full text of Utah Utah Code § 59-12-2401 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-12-2401. Definitions.
Effective 5/6/2026 59-12-2401.
Definitions. As used in this part:
(1)
"Emergency services" means:
(a)
emergency medical services as defined in Section 53-2d-101;
(b)
fire protection services; or
(c)
a combination of emergency medical services, as defined in Section 53-2d-101, and fire protection services.
(2)
"Emergency services tax" means the sales and use tax authorized under Section 59-12-2402.
(3)
"Governing body" means:
(a)
for a county, city, or town, the legislative body of the county, city, or town; or
(b)
for a special service district:
(i)
the legislative body of the county, city, or town that established the special service district, if no administrative control board has been created under Section 17D-1-301; or
(ii)
the administrative control board of the special service district, if an administrative control board has been created under Section 17D-1-301.
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