Utah § 52-3-4 Exceptions in towns and rural areas.

Utah Statutes

§ 52-3-4 — Exceptions in towns and rural areas.

Utah § 52-3-4

Title 52Public Officers

Ch. 52-3Prohibiting Employment of Relatives

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Utah Code Ann. § 52-3-4 (2026).

Text

(1)In a town, as defined in Section 10-1-104, this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins.

(2)This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if:

(2)(a) fewer than 3,000 people live within 40 miles of the primary place of employment, measured over all weather public roads;

(2)(b) the job opening has had reasonable public notice; and

(2)(c) the relative is the best qualified candidate for the position.

(3)In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection (2), the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsections (2)(a) through (c).

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(1) In a town, as defined in Section 10-1-104, this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins.
(2) This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if:

(2)(a) fewer than 3,000 people live within 40 miles of the primary place of employment, measured over all weather public roads;
(2)(b) the job opening has had reasonable public notice; and
(2)(c) the relative is the best qualified candidate for the position.
(3) In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection (2), the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsections (2)(a) through (c).