§ 38-11-110 — Issuance of certificates of compliance.

Utah § 38-11-110

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 38: Liens
• Ch. 38-11: Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act
• Part 38-11-1: General Provisions

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(1) (1)(a) The director may issue a certificate of compliance only after determining through an informal proceeding, as set forth in Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act:
(1)(a)(i) that the owner is in compliance with Subsections 38-11-204(4)(a) and (b); or
(1)(a)(ii) subject to Subsection (2), that the owner is entitled to protection under Subsection 38-11-107(1)(b).
(1)(b) If the director determines through an informal proceeding under Subsection (1)(a) that an owner seeking the issuance of a certificate of compliance under Subsection (1)(a)(i) is not in compliance as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(i), the director may not issue a certificate of compliance.
(2) (2)(a) An owner seeking the issuance of a certificate of compliance under Subsection (1)(a)(ii) shall submit an affidavit, as defined by the division by rule, affirming that the owner is entitled to protection under Subsection 38-11-107(1)(b).
(2)(b) If an owner's affidavit under Subsection (2)(a) is disputed, the owner may file a complaint in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, to resolve the dispute.
(2)(c) The director may issue a certificate of compliance to an owner seeking issuance of a certificate under Subsection (1)(a)(ii) if:
(2)(c)(i) the owner's affidavit under Subsection (2)(a) is undisputed; or
(2)(c)(ii) a court resolves any dispute over the owner's affidavit in favor of the owner.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session