(1) This chapter establishes the Utah Communications Authority as an independent state agency.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 63H-7a-102

  • Authority: means the Utah Communications Authority created in Section 63H-7a-201. See Utah Code 63H-7a-103
  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Public safety communications network: means :
         (14)(a) a regional or statewide public safety governmental communications network and related facilities, including real property, improvements, and equipment necessary for the acquisition, construction, and operation of the services and facilities; and
         (14)(b) 911 emergency services, including radio communications, connectivity, and 911 call processing equipment. See Utah Code 63H-7a-103
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) The Utah Communications Authority shall:

     (2)(a) provide administrative and financial support for statewide 911 emergency services; and
     (2)(b) establish and maintain a statewide public safety communications network for all state, city, county, and local governmental entities.