Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 63C-30-202 - Duties of the board - Reporting(1) The board shall:(a) subject to Subsection (2), make rules that establish statewide standards for county recorders as the board deems necessary to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies, including rules for: (i) the protection of recorded documents and records in a county recorder's custody, including appropriate methods for obtaining copies of a public record under Section 17-21-19, and the supervision of individuals who search and make copies of the public record;(ii) the electronic submission of plats, records, and other documents to a county recorder's office;(iii) the protection of privacy interests in the case of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and(iv) the formatting, recording, and redaction of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and(b) promote uniformity throughout the state with respect to the services provided by a county recorder.(2)(a) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) shall: (i) be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(ii) be consistent with applicable state law, including:(A) Title 17, Chapter 21, Recorder;(B) Title 17, Chapter 21a, Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act;(C) Title 46, Chapter 4, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; and(D) Title 57, Real Estate.(b) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) may not require a county recorder to expend any additional funds.(3) On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a written report to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee and the Business and Labor Interim Committee that includes: (a) information regarding the operations and activities of the board; and(b) any recommendations for legislation related to the services provided by county recorders, including recommendations for modification of the fees established in Section 17-21-18.5.Added by Chapter 413, 2023 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/3/2023, and technically renumbered to avoid duplication.