Utah Statutes

§ 19-6-422 — Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.

Utah·Title 19 Environmental Quality Code·Ch. 19-6 Hazardous Substances·Part 19-6-4 Petroleum Storage Tank Act
(1)If a suit is filed or a claim is made against a responsible party who is eligible for payments from the fund for bodily injury or property damage connected with a release of petroleum from a petroleum storage tank, the state risk manager and the state risk manager's legal counsel may participate with the responsible party and the responsible party's legal counsel in:
(1)(a) the defense of any suit;
(1)(b) determination of legal strategy and any other decisions affecting the defense of any suit; and
(1)(c) any settlement negotiations.
(2)The state risk manager shall approve any settlement between the responsible party and a third party before payment of fund money is made.

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Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session

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