Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce achieved in 2025. This past year saw us launch the Office of the Homeowners’ Association and host the Utah AI Summit, successes that clearly mark 2025 as a landmark year for our department.
These achievements are a testament to our dedicated professionals and the collective goal of safeguarding commercial activity. Before we dive deeper into 2026, take a moment with us to reflect on the incredible impact of our department and its divisions. These are the 2025 highlights by divisions:
Commerce by the 2025 Numbers:
Active professional licenses: 635, 247 from the divisions of Real Estate: 45,882, Professional Licensing (DOPL): 357,898, Securities 231,467 (Nov 2025)
Business and other registrations: Total: 653,461; from the Divisions of Corporations: 644,282; Consumer Protection: 5,354; and the Office of the HOA Ombudsman: 3,825
Commerce Administration
- In January, the Department, along with its divisions and offices, launched new branding and logos. This change would not have been possible without everyone’s hard work and cooperation!
- In the spring of 2025, the “Knights of Scamalot” added a Queen in their ranks: Queen Trustworth, Standing Sentinel for Seniors. Commerce introduced the Queen in its early spring to help seniors recognize scams and protect their nest eggs and retirement funds. In addition to a new Queen and her various commercials and advertisements, Commerce also provided over two dozen presentations at senior centers across the state to share tips on Avoiding Scams and Fraud.
- In November, the Utah Department of Commerce launched its new podcast, “Scamalot Fraudcast: Silly Name, Serious Scams.” This initiative aims to equip consumers with vital knowledge to protect themselves and their loved ones from the pervasive threats of scams. The “Scamalot Fraudcast” serves as a crucial resource for Utahns seeking to navigate the complex landscape of fraud. Each episode delves into common scam tactics and features interviews with leading experts in fraud prevention, providing actionable advice on identifying red flags and outlining the necessary steps to take if one falls victim to a scam.
- The Utah Department of Commerce made advancements to the statewide GRIT (Government Reform, Innovation & Transparency) mission this year, delivering significant efficiencies that save Utahns time and money. Responding to Governor Cox’s call, last year, Commerce optimized its operations, including cutting phone hold times to under five minutes while saving $75,000 annually. New automations for business filings now provide instant approvals, resulting in $81,000 in cost avoidance. Strategic restructuring in Professional Licensing expanded services without requiring a new budget, and the Division of Securities slashed fees by over $6.7 million while strengthening investor protection. Further demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement, the Department established the Commerce Innovation Lab in 2025 to empower employees to drive new efficiencies and improve the customer experience across government. The Department’s accomplishments were formally reported to the Governor’s Office through the submission of six official GRIT reports.
Division of Consumer Protection
- In January, the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) released previously redacted allegations from its complaint against TikTok, Inc. The newly public details revealed that TikTok’s own internal investigation showed hundreds of thousands of minors were accessing its LIVE product. Furthermore, the Division alleges that despite the company’s investigation recognizing instances of child sexual exploitation, TikTok chose not to halt the activity due to the significant financial profits it was generating.
- In February, it was announced that Utah would receive $57 million to combat the opioid epidemic after DCP joined a multi-state settlement. The funds are part of a tentative multi-state agreement to settle with the Sackler family, former owners of the OxyContin company Purdue Pharma, regarding their involvement in the nationwide opioid epidemic.
- Utah’s Digital Choice Act of 2025 gives users back control of their social media data, also known as the “social graph,” by requiring companies to be interoperable. Now you can easily download, move, or share your posts, friends, and content to a new network, protecting you from exploitative data harvesting and manipulative algorithms. It’s about putting users in the driving seat! The Utah Digital Choice Act was signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox in March. It will take effect on July 1, 2026.
- In April, the annual Declutter Day helped more than 950 Utahns safely dispose of items. Despite the wind and snow, DCP’s annual Declutter Day was a huge success this year. People were continuously lining up to drop off their unwanted items. More than 950 cars stopped by, and we shredded more than 22,700 pounds of paper!
- In July, DCP, in collaboration with the Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG), finalized a $720 million nationwide opioid settlement with eight major drug manufacturers. As part of this multi-state agreement, Utah is eligible for up to $8.8 million, which will be directed toward recovery and community healing. The settlement also mandates strict injunctive relief, including prohibitions on opioid marketing and the implementation of robust monitoring systems, reflecting the Division’s commitment to protecting Utah consumers.
- DCP, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), secured a landmark settlement against Aylo, the operator of major adult websites, for unconscionable and deceptive practices, specifically addressing the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual material (NCM) in September. The action resulted in a $5 million immediate penalty (with a potential additional $10 million). It mandated comprehensive non-financial relief, including robust prevention programs, age and consent verification systems, and biannual independent audits for the next decade.
- DCP, in partnership with the FTC and a coalition of states, filed a significant lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster in September for deceptive and unconscionable sales practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies systematically misled consumers by hiding mandatory fees, which averaged between 24% and 44% of the total ticket price, until the final stage of checkout, while simultaneously allowing brokers to circumvent security measures to inflate prices on the secondary market. These actions, cited as violations of the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, targeted a business model that generated over $11 billion in mandatory fee revenue nationally since 2019. By pursuing this litigation, the Division is taking a firm stand against “bait-and-switch” pricing and unscrupulous scalping practices to restore transparency and fairness to Utah’s entertainment marketplace.
- Also in December, DCP, in coordination with the FTC and a coalition of 18 states, took decisive action to dismantle a deceptive national charity fraud scheme operated by Kars-R-Us.com. The lawsuit alleged that the operators exploited donor goodwill by claiming vehicle donations would fund life-saving breast cancer screenings; however, of the $45.5 million raised nationally, less than 0.3% was actually used for health screenings, with the vast majority of funds diverted to the operators, vendors, and executive compensation. The resulting settlement imposes a $3.8 million judgment, permanently bans lead operator Michael Irwin from future fundraising activities, and mandates strict oversight of the company’s remaining operations. This enforcement action underscores the Division’s commitment to protecting Utah donors, who contributed nearly 1,000 vehicles to this scheme alone, and ensuring that charitable contributions reach their intended causes rather than fraudulent actors.
- In October, DCP hosted its 2025 Consumer Protection Symposium, an event that brought together state and federal regulators, legal experts, and industry professionals to address the state’s most pressing consumer challenges. The symposium featured keynote addresses from Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and FTC Commissioner Melissa Ho. The presentations focused on critical topics, including the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in chatbot companions and best practices for government investigations. A central highlight of the event was a focused discussion on the newly established Construction Fraud Task Force, created to mitigate excessive consumer losses within the industry. By fostering this high-level dialogue, the Division continues to lead the way in proactive education and collaborative enforcement, ensuring that both businesses and consumers are equipped to navigate the modern marketplace.
- In November, DCP responded to the national penny shortage by issuing formal guidance on cash rounding to support the state’s business community. Developed in consultation with the Utah State Tax Commission and the Department of Government Operations, this initiative provided clear standards for rounding cash transactions while ensuring full compliance with state tax laws. The Division recommended a consistent “round to the nearest nickel” methodology and mandated that businesses provide transparent disclosure through conspicuous signage. By proactively addressing this logistical challenge, the Division successfully balanced operational flexibility for retailers with the need for fair and accurate pricing for Utah consumers, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the local marketplace during a period of national coin scarcity.
- In December, DCP concluded a sweeping compliance audit of the rapidly expanding maintenance funding industry, resulting in legal settlements with 14 providers and nearly $100,000 in fines. The investigation uncovered more than 600 violations of the Maintenance Funding Practices Act, including failures to register with the Division, inappropriate referral practices, and the omission of mandatory consumer disclosures. As the number of maintenance funding agreements in Utah has nearly quadrupled since 2020, this proactive enforcement action serves as a critical check on a high-cost lending sector. By holding these non-recourse lenders accountable, the Division successfully reinforced the transparency requirements and protections against predatory practices intended to safeguard Utahns seeking financial assistance during civil litigation.
- In December, DCP secured a landmark $7.9 million judgment and a permanent injunction against Parker J. Wilde, resolving a major enforcement action involving a deceptive Amazon e-commerce scam. The Division’s investigation revealed that Wilde defrauded over 200 consumers by promising “done-for-you” automated storefronts and passive income, only to divert millions of dollars into personal cryptocurrency accounts and credit card debt. The court’s stipulated order finds Wilde in violation of the Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Business Opportunity Disclosure Act, permanently prohibiting him from engaging in telemarketing or offering business opportunities in the state of Utah. This significant recovery and injunction underscore the Division’s commitment to dismantling predatory business opportunity schemes and holding fraudulent operators fully accountable for the financial harm they inflict on Utahns.
- DCP and the OAG joined a 50-state coalition in December to finalize a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG. The settlement addresses allegations that the automaker used illegal “defeat device” software to bypass emissions standards while deceptively marketing the vehicles as environmentally friendly. Utah is set to receive $535,654 from the agreement, which also mandates a comprehensive consumer relief program for the nearly 1,900 impacted vehicles in the state. Under the terms of the settlement, Mercedes must provide approved emissions modifications at no cost, offer extended warranties, and pay $2,000 to each affected consumer. This enforcement action underscores the Division’s commitment to maintaining a level playing field and ensuring that global corporations are held accountable for deceptive trade practices that harm both the environment and the integrity of the Utah marketplace.
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
- 2025 marked the first anniversary of the launch of the new business registration system for the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC). The online adoption rate has soared to an impressive 97%, a significant increase from 72% just over a year ago. Even with the customary year-end surge, including 46,712 filings in November and over 54,000 in December, processing times remained consistently fast, averaging just 2 to 4 business days.
- Effective January 1, 2025, DCCC has assumed responsibility for registering all domestic and foreign nonprofits and charities. This new process eliminates the previous lengthy application and additional documents required by the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, streamlining the registration process for charities while maintaining the state’s oversight. Although DCCC now handles the registration, DCP continues to enforce the Utah Charitable Solicitations Act to ensure compliance. This change demonstrates a strategic effort to improve efficiency and reduce the administrative burden on charitable organizations.
Division of Public Utilities
- The Division of Public Utilities (DPU) successfully advocated for significant reductions in a Rocky Mountain General Rate case in April. Regulators protected Utah ratepayers from incurring expenses related to liabilities and activities in other states. The collective reductions from all parties’ advocacy saved Utah ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars, far outpacing the agencies’ budgets.
- DPU also agreed to settle a general rate case in which Enbridge Gas requested more than $100 million in increases. The settlement reduced the request by approximately $40 million, saving ratepayers of all types on the natural gas bills. The Public Service Commission approved it in December.
Division of Professional Licensing
- In January, the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and DCP filed legal proceedings against Connectionz Acquisition, LLC, operating as Action Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, seeking heavy fines, consumer redress, and license revocation. The actions arise from allegations of deceptive business practices and a lack of supervision that victimized homeowners and exploited vulnerable adults.
- DOPL’s Internationally-Trained Applicant Credentialing team (ITAC) and the Office of Professional Licensure and Review (OPLR) supported an event to assist 70+ internationally-trained professionals in obtaining a Utah journeyman electrician license in February.
- DOPL participated in the Salt Lake Home and Garden Show in March, with a focus on consumer protection and contractor compliance. At their booth, DOPL investigators educated homeowners on how to verify contractor licenses and explained that this simple step can protect them. The KSL investigative team shadowed DOPL’s lead investigator, Mike Smith, at the event as he proactively identified and addressed contractors suspected of operating without proper licenses. Smith emphasized that anyone providing bids at the show must be licensed.
- DOPL hosted their biennial construction course caravan, bringing free continuing education to 277 licensees across nine cities in May. Two-thirds of these courses were held in rural communities, providing licensees who might not otherwise have the chance for in-person instruction with a valuable opportunity to interact with DOPL. Licensees were informed of crucial changes in licensing laws, recent disciplinary actions against contractors (serving as cautionary examples), and essential state resources pertinent to their profession.
- DOPL played a key role in responding to Utah’s mental health crisis by collaborating with OPLR as they studied and developed their report, translating Senate Bill 26 into administrative rules, creating new tools, and revising investigative procedures to expand access to behavioral health licensure. DOPL also collaborated with OPLR to engage stakeholders and ensure that these changes were practical and effective. Additionally, DOPL diligently provided public outreach and board involvement in the rulemaking process for Senate Bill 330, which restructures licensing standards in Utah’s cosmetology industry and garnered significant public interest.
- In August, DOPL took aggressive action against construction fraud by establishing a new Residential Construction Fraud Task Force and appointing Utah’s first full-time prosecutor dedicated to these cases. DOPL added a “Residential Construction Agreement” template contract as a resource for homeowners, in addition to the Construction Business Registry, Verify a License tool, and the “7 Steps to Home Improvement Success” brochure.
- DOPL’s ITAC Program was highlighted by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity in December for its Mental Health outreach event, “Get Licensed, Get Ahead,” where it delivered a highly informative, well-organized, and impactful session that strengthened Utah’s capacity to welcome and integrate globally trained mental health professionals. ITAC also met with the Consulado De México, Eduardo Baca, at a Nursing event earlier in 2025.
- Controlled Substance Database
- In August, Utah’s Controlled Substance Database (CSD) Toolkit was highlighted nationally by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). NABP noted the straightforward navigation and up-to-date resources.
- Over 21 million queries to the Controlled Substance database in FY 2025. This represents a 202% increase in queries compared to the previous year.
- In August, Utah’s Controlled Substance Database (CSD) Toolkit was highlighted nationally by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). NABP noted the straightforward navigation and up-to-date resources.
- The Utah Professionals Health Program
- In FY 2025, the Utah Professionals Health Program (UPHP) served 95 professionals. Eighty-eight of those professionals enrolled in the monitoring program; the rest were either ineligible or chose not to participate. There were 13 successful discharges and four unsuccessful discharges, which resulted in public probation.
Division of Real Estate
- In March, the Division of Real Estate (DRE) traveled the state, providing a continuing education course in nine places, including Spanish Fork, Moab, Richfield, Cedar City, and St George. They also discussed current issues and hot topics impacting the real estate, mortgage, and appraisal industries.
- DRE spent much of 2025 developing an innovative Appraiser Mentorship Program, a new initiative funded by a grant from the Federal Appraisal Subcommittee. The program’s goal is to address the issue of repeated violations by moving beyond traditional fines and corrective education. Instead of punishment, the program will provide personalized, one-on-one expert mentorship and hands-on guidance to non-compliant appraisers. This new approach aims to elevate the profession, reduce repeated mistakes, and ultimately strengthen public trust in the appraisal industry. DRE started accepting applications for mentors in August 2025. This initiative represents a strategic shift toward professional transformation and a commitment to helping real estate professionals grow rather than simply punishing their mistakes.
- DRE hosted the 2025 Instructor Development Workshop, a professional training forum designed to coordinate educational standards with the latest legislative and regulatory updates, in October. Through industry-specific breakout sessions, the event fostered collaboration between Division staff and industry experts to refine and enhance mandatory course curriculum for Real Estate, Appraisal, and Mortgage professionals.
Division of Securities
- In January, following its investigation, the Division of Securities joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) regarding the firm’s supervision of customers who paid front-load commissions for Class A mutual fund shares and later moved brokerage assets into fee-based advisory accounts.
- In March, a division investigation concluded with Jacob Dalton being sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release. Dalton was also ordered to pay $1,553,806 in restitution for defrauding approximately 45 investors through a securities fraud scheme promoted via personal contacts and social media.
- In May, two key figures behind the Alpha Influence LLC scheme were sentenced, who defrauded hundreds of investors out of millions of dollars. Jeremiah Joseph Evans, also known as “The Bull,” was sentenced to 96 months in prison and ordered to pay over $19 million in restitution for securities fraud and money laundering; he had falsely promised consistent returns on e-commerce investments while using funds for personal luxuries, including a Lamborghini. Kole Glen Brimhall, a team lead who earned over $1 million in commissions selling these fraudulent contracts, received a sentence of 12 months and one day in prison and was ordered to pay over $5 million in restitution to his specific victims. Together, these sentencings close a chapter on a devastating “affinity fraud” fueled by social media that victimized over 500 people, underscoring the commitment of state and federal agencies to hold those who exploit community trust accountable.
- The Division’s investigative efforts supported the investigation and prosecution of a Belgian national in September, who was sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution after running a roughly $5 million Ponzi scheme that targeted approximately 75 investors.
- In October, the Division, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and partners, secured a final judgment in federal court against Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner for fraudulently selling precious metals and targeting older investors. The order included approximately $25.6 million in restitution and penalties, demonstrating the Division’s role in protecting investors, particularly vulnerable communities.
- In November, the Division’s investigation led to a 100-month federal prison sentence for Thomas Paul Madden, who orchestrated a multi-million-dollar Ponzi-style securities fraud that defrauded more than 200 investors of over $23 million.
- The Division’s Compliance Section has opened 384 examinations and closed 374 exams during the last twelve months. Of the closed examinations during the period, 356 were closed with no additional agency action, six were closed by referral for agency action, and one was closed by referral for criminal action.
- The Division’s Licensing Section processed approximately five broker-dealer firm applications, 480 broker-dealer agent applications, and 101 investment adviser representative applications, elevating 27 applications for additional review, while also receiving five registered investment adviser firm applications and managing 34 pending filings. During the same period, Corporation Finance reviewed 549 securities filings, including mutual funds, Rule 506 offerings, Utah exemptions, and Regulation A filings.
Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy
- In April, the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) released a guidance letter on the use of AI in mental health therapy. The letter was based on a comprehensive study on the integration of AI technologies by mental health therapists. The study highlights best practices and emphasizes essential guidelines to help therapists use AI responsibly while focusing on patient welfare, data privacy, and ethical considerations.
- OAIP finalized a regulatory mitigation agreement with Dentacor, which provides low-income mobile dentistry services. The agreement modifies state scope-of-practice laws to enable Dentacor to utilize AI in detecting specific dental conditions, which can then be treated by lower-cost hygienists with the assistance of AI, thereby reducing costs and expanding access to care without compromising quality. Data from the initial months of Dentacor’s deployment indicate that care provided using this model is of exceptionally high quality.
- The OAIP conducted an in-depth study on the use of AI in behavioral health, working to ensure that providers who utilize AI tools clearly disclose their use, monitor them, and guarantee adequate data privacy. This work culminated in the passage of House Bill 452, which encoded AI-related consumer protections into law, closed a gap in HIPAA protections, and established a safe harbor for responsible AI developers.
- In December, the OAIP hosted the Utah AI Summit, where leaders united to champion a “Pro-Human” approach, asserting that AI must be human-guided, not human-replacing. A key development was Governor Spencer Cox’s announcement of a comprehensive “Pro-Human” AI Initiative, a strategic framework built on the central principles of making AI both human-guided (understandable, accountable, and adaptable) and human-enhancing (pioneering, empowering, and connective). The summit also tackled critical issues like “Synthetic Intimacy” and “Digital Feudalism” with warnings from figures like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, while tech leaders such as Matthew Prince (Cloudflare CEO) and Chris Malachowsky (NVIDIA Co-founder) shared visions for embedding trust and security into human-centric AI design, emphasizing the need for balance between innovation and necessary guardrails for public protection and ethical integration.
Office of Consumer Services
- The Office of Consumer Services’ (OCS) representation of residential and small business consumers contributed significantly to limiting the average increase in electric rates to 3.7% (4.8% for residential consumers), a considerable reduction from the original request of a 28.3% rate increase. The OCS presented expert testimony demonstrating that Rocky Mountain Power requested unreasonably high levels of profits and included some costs that were not justified as prudent or cost-effective. Most importantly, the OCS is the only participating party that worked to ensure that the rates were implemented fairly for residential customers of all sizes, successfully opposing a utility proposal that could have raised rates twice as high for low and moderate-income residential customers as compared to the average rate increase.
- Appropriate investments in wildfire mitigation measures are a critical issue that OCS addressed this year in the Rocky Mountain Power general rate case and related regulatory proceedings. The OCS supports investments in proven strategies to reduce utility wildfire risk as part of the utility’s obligation to provide safe and reliable electric service to Utah families and businesses. However, the Office also supports the legislative requirement that the utility demonstrate that the investments appropriately balance the costs of implementing the plan with the risk of a potential wildland fire. OCS participation included strong evidence from experts and examples in other states. We hope to work collaboratively with Rocky Mountain Power to enhance the transparency of wildfire mitigation investments, demonstrating how these measures can provide the greatest benefits to consumers at the lowest costs incurred.
- OCS participation in a regional energy market development influenced the public interest focus of a recent proposal for a new Regional Organization overseeing electricity markets, including governance that is both politically and economically independent. The design for this organization also includes a Western utility Consumer Advocate organization to ensure that both the OCS and our colleagues in other participating Western states have complete access to data and the ability to participate directly in this emerging organization.
- Enbridge Gas Utah requested a significant rate increase in 2026. The parties to the case (including the OCS, DPU, and intervenors representing large commercial and industrial customers) reached a settlement on an increase that is approximately half of the original request, estimated to increase the annual bill for an average residential customer by $30 (instead of $61 as originally requested). The OCS also presented several recommendations that the Public Service Commission approved regarding specific terms of service to protect residential and small commercial customers from unjustified shifts in costs and risks.
Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman
- The Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman officially launched in September. Created by HB217 during the 2025 Legislative session, this new office serves as a neutral party dedicated to strengthening trust between homeowners and associations through education and impartial dispute resolution. The Office provides advisory opinions on questions of state law and offers essential resources to help residents navigate their rights and responsibilities. A key operational shift accompanied this launch. The previous HOA registration system was discontinued in October. This required all associations to transition to a new annual registry to remain in good standing and retain their ability to enforce liens. Since the launch in September, the office has registered 3,825 HOAs, received 59 advisory opinion requests, and completed 14 of them.
Office of Professional Licensure Review
- OPLR’s periodic review examined the cosmetology profession, finding that, while offering significant economic opportunities, it was over-regulated, imposing high costs and excessive training hours that were unrelated to consumer safety. This created unnecessary barriers to entry and economic waste for potential licensees. OPLR recommended significant changes, which directly influenced Senate Bill 0330, adjusting Utah’s cosmetology regulations by reducing the full cosmetology license hours from 1,600 to 1,250 and introducing new safety permits for specific skills, such as a 130-hour barbering permit. These adjustments are intended to enhance economic opportunity and access to the profession by making entry faster and more affordable, especially for those seeking specialized skills, while simultaneously improving consumer safety by ensuring training is precisely aligned with the risks of specific services and fostering a market where schools compete on quality beyond state mandates.
- OPLR also conducted a periodic review of massage therapy licensing in Utah, determining that consumer safety was the primary concern, as Utah already has a robust supply of therapists and accessible entry routes, such as apprenticeship and massage assistant licenses. OPLR’s review found the practice is uniquely vulnerable for clients, resulting in the highest volume of sexual misconduct complaints among professions regulated by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Adding to the crisis of eroding public trust is the widespread and growing proliferation of illicit massage businesses (IMBs). OPLR identified regulatory gaps and made recommendations for a series of changes, resulting in House Bill 278, which establishes a mandatory establishment registry, requires criminal background checks for owners, and mandates site inspections to close regulatory gaps.
Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman
- The Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman (OPRO) has expanded its dispute resolution tools by introducing Informal Advisory Opinions, providing faster legal guidance when land use questions are straightforward and the facts are not in dispute. Since early spring 2025, OPRO has issued over 20 such opinions, often within a week, responding directly to developer feedback and providing timely, practical support for the development community.
- Staff with OPRO, through the Land Use Training Fund, provided nearly 100 hours of direct land use training in 2025, in addition to administering over 20 agreements that focused on providing educational and technical resources and supports for agencies involved in land use in Utah. Additionally, staff coordinated over 300 hours of additional training content with a collection of partner agencies and delivered more than a dozen new land use planning tools for open and free use by agencies throughout the state.
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