Utah § 76-16-507 - Venue of an action brought by the state -- Transfer.
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§ 76-16-507. Venue of an action brought by the state -- Transfer.
76-16-507. Venue of an action brought by the state -- Transfer.
An action brought by the state pursuant to this part shall be brought in any county in which the defendant resides or does business, or at the option of the defendant, the action shall be transferred, upon motion made within 30 days after commencement of the action, to Salt Lake County.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 76-16-507 ("Venue of an action brought by the state -- Transfer.") 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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