§ 80-8-101 — Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
(1) "Child" means an individual under 18 years old.
(2) "Registered sex offender check" means a search of:
(2)(a) the registry described in Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry; and
(2)(b) the National Sex Offender Public Website administered by the United States Department of Justice.
(3) "Sexual abuse" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-2-308.
(4) (4)(a) "Youth services organization" means a sports league, athletic association, church or religious organization, scouting organization, or similar formally organized association, league, or organization, that provides recreational, educational, cultural, or social programs or activities to 25 or more children.
(4)(b) "Youth services organization" does not include any person that is required to conduct a background check on employees or volunteers under any other provision of state or federal law.
(5) "Youth worker" means an individual:
(5)(a) who is 18 years old or older;
(5)(b) who is employed by or volunteers with a youth services organization; and
(5)(c) whose responsibilities as an employee or volunteer with the youth services organization give the individual regular and repeated care, supervision, guidance, or control of a child or children.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 291, 2025 General Session