§ 26B-1-334 — Licensed Provider Assessment Fund -- Creation -- Deposits -- Uses.

Utah § 26B-1-334

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 26B: Utah Health and Human Services Code
• Ch. 26B-1: Department of Health and Human Services
• Part 26B-1-3: Funds and Accounts

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(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Licensed Provider Assessment Fund" consisting of:
(1)(a) the assessments collected under, and any interest and penalties levied with the administration of:
(1)(a)(i) Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection, except assessments that comprise the Licensed Provider Civil Money Penalty Fund pursuant to Section 26B-1-336;
(1)(a)(ii) Chapter 2, Part 1, Human Services Programs and Facilities; and
(1)(a)(iii) Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing;
(1)(b) money appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislature; and
(1)(c) any interest earned on the fund.
(2) Money in the fund may only be used by the department:
(2)(a) for upgrades to and maintenance of licensing databases and applications;
(2)(b) for training for providers and staff;
(2)(c) to assist individuals during a facility shutdown; or
(2)(d) for administrative expenses, if the administrative expenses for the fiscal year do not exceed 3% of the money deposited into the fund during the fiscal year.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 63, 2025 General Session