§ 39A-9-101 — Acceptance of gifts.

(1) The National Guard is authorized to receive gifts, contributions, and donations of all kinds, including tangible objects and real property made on the condition that the National Guard uses the gifts, contributions, and donations for the benefit of, or in connection with, the National Guard and National Guard members, employees, or members' or employees' dependents.
(2) The adjutant general is the acceptance authority for gifts described in Subsection (1).
(3) The adjutant general may also accept gifts donated to benefit a state military museum or to create a memorial within the state honoring the activities of the National Guard.
(4) A gift, grant, or donation described in this section will not revert to the General Fund and shall be considered non-lapsing funds.
(5) Acceptance authorities will ensure compliance with the restrictions and limitations contained in Section 63G-6a-2404.
(6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the National Guard shall make rules for the acceptance of gifts, including establishing:
(6)(a) delegation of gift acceptance authority;
(6)(b) the method and criteria for accepting gifts;
(6)(c) identification of existing accounts for gift proceeds to be deposited into;
(6)(d) use and purpose of gifts;
(6)(e) prohibitions; and
(6)(f) exceptions to the policy.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 257, 2025 General Session