Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 17 > Chapter 8 - Flood Control Projects and Drought Emergencies

• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Board: means the fairpark district's governing body, created in Section 11-70-301. See Utah Code 11-70-101
• County legislative body: means :
       (8)(a) the county commission, in the county commission or expanded county commission form of government established under Title 17, Chapter 52a, Changing Forms of County Government;
       (8)(b) the county council, in the county executive-council optional form of government authorized by Section 17-52a-203; and
       (8)(c) the county council, in the council-manager optional form of government authorized by Section 17-52a-204. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Department: means the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Director: means the director of the office. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Executive director: means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Fairpark district: means the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, created in Section 11-70-201. See Utah Code 11-70-101
• Fairpark district funds: means money the fairpark district receives from any source, including money the fairpark district receives under:
       (13)(a) Sections 10-1-304 and 11-70-205;
       (13)(b) Section 10-1-403;
       (13)(c) Section 11-70-203;
       (13)(d) Section 11-70-204;
       (13)(e) Sections 59-12-352 and 59-12-354;
       (13)(f) Section 59-12-401;
       (13)(g) Section 59-12-402; and
       (13)(h) Section 59-12-1201. See Utah Code 11-70-101
• Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
• Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
• Legislative: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a county commission or council, refers to:
       (3)(a) the power and duty to enact ordinances, levy taxes, and establish budgets; and
       (3)(b) those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the legislative branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• Occupation: means a course of conduct, pursuit, or profession that includes the sale of goods or services that are not illegal to sell, irrespective of whether the individual selling the goods or services is subject to an occupational regulation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Office: means the Office of Professional Licensure Review created in this chapter. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Person: means :
       (24)(a) an individual;
       (24)(b) an association;
       (24)(c) an institution;
       (24)(d) a corporation;
       (24)(e) a company;
       (24)(f) a trust;
       (24)(g) a limited liability company;
       (24)(h) a partnership;
       (24)(i) a political subdivision;
       (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
       (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Personal qualifications: includes :
            (11)(b)(i) completion of an approved education program;
            (11)(b)(ii) satisfactory performance on an examination;
            (11)(b)(iii) work experience; and
            (11)(b)(iv) completion of continuing education. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Regulated occupation: means an occupation that:
       (12)(a) requires a person to obtain a license to practice the occupation; or
       (12)(b) provides for state certification or state registration. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
• State certification: means a state-granted authorization given to a person to use the term "state certified" as part of a designated title related to engaging in a specified occupation:
       (13)(a) based on the person meeting personal qualifications established under state law; and
       (13)(b) where state law prohibits a noncertified person from using the term "state certified" as part of a designated title but does not otherwise prohibit a noncertified person from engaging in the occupation for compensation. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• State registration: means a state-granted authorization given to a person to use the term "state registered" as part of a designated title related to engaging in a specified occupation:
       (14)(a) based on the person meeting requirements established under state law, which may include the person's name and address, the person's agent for service of process, the location of the activity to be performed, and bond or insurance requirements;
       (14)(b) where state law does not require the person to meet any personal qualifications; and
       (14)(c) where state law prohibits a nonregistered person from using the term "state registered" as part of a designated title. See Utah Code 13-1b-101
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5