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The Division of Public Utilities makes recommendations to the Utah Public Service Commission for rate-making purposes, applications, hearings, and other issues affecting quality of service. The Division also handles and investigates consumer complaints and monitors utility operations to ensure compliance with Public Service Commission rules and orders. When the Division does its job well, Utahns have reliable and reasonably priced …
Utah’s Department of Commerce licenses most of the professions and occupations in the State of Utah, and most of these are found in the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. (DOPL) The vast majority of licensed professionals desire to provide an excellent service to the public. DOPL helps the public by guaranteeing a minimum competency for practice and removing …
“Tis the season for giving.” This time of year, many are looking to give back. Whether you have a favorite cause to donate to, or are looking for a worthy one, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Consumer Protection Division is here to help. Our Division of Consumer Protection registers approximately 6,000 charities in the State of Utah. Any charity soliciting …
Have you wondered what the Division of Securities can do for you? A bit of historical perspective might provide a better understanding. Founded in 1919 as the Securities Commission for enforcement of Utah’s Blue Sky laws, the Utah Division of Securities now enforces the Utah Uniform Securities Act. The Act has five objectives:¬ to license broker-dealers and their agents, investment …
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has been registering more entities than previous years (1.36% more LLC’s in 2019.) With so many people setting up new businesses, we want to help the process go more smoothly. Sometimes people come to our OneStop Business Registration System first before they know how they want to file. We at …
Utah Court of Appeals November 8, 2018 2018 UT App 213 (Click for text of opinion) The Utah Court of Appeals declined to overturn a trial court’s determination of value in a condemnation action in this case. The Utah Department of Transportation (“UDOT”) filed an action to condemn a portion of property owned by multiple parties (collectively, “LEJ”). After hearing evidence, …
Utah Supreme Court September 25, 2018 2018 UT 54 (Click for text of opinion) In this case, the Utah Supreme Court held that a tenant has no protectable property right entitling it to an award for just compensation when its lease terminates upon a condemnation. The Utah Department of Transportation (“UDOT”) condemned an access to a shopping center where Kmart leased …
Utah Court of Appeals June 21, 2018 2018 UT App 127 (Click for text of opinion) The Utah Court of Appeals upheld Herriman City’s (“Herriman” or the “City”) denial of a request for nonconforming use status relating to the operation of a topsoil business. The Mascaros have operated a topsoil business on property they have owned since 1979. Herriman annexed this …
Utah Court of Appeals March 22, 2018 2018 UT App 48 (Click for text of opinion) The Utah Court of Appeals upheld Providence City’s (“Providence” or the “City”) determination that Chris and Sandra Checketts’ home business violated several land use ordinances. In addition, the appeals court determined that the district court improperly awarded attorneys’ fees to the City under the Office …
