Update, 24 April 2020: Added R305-7.
21 April 2020: Added R986-700 and R21-3.
12 April 2020: Added R612-300.
10 April 2020: Added R357-30 and R600-4.
In times like these, it’s important to stay safe, connected, and informed. As part of a state-wide initiative to keep everyone up-to-date about all things COVID-19, we’ve compiled a list of rule filings that are related to the virus. We’ll keep adding to this as more are filed. The rule number as well as a short description are provided below. If you have any questions about any of these rules or would like a clarification, you may contact the department by sending an email to the listed contact person.
This rule provides guidelines for public bodies organized under Title 4 or department rule to hold electronic meetings consistent with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. The rule details when, how, and where electronic meetings can be held, and how members and the public can participate. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Amber Brown at [email protected]
The rule provides guidelines, consistent with Section 52-4-207 of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, to allow the Cannabis Production Establishment Licensing Board to meet electronically. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Amber Brown at [email protected]
The rule amendments permit a quorum of the Board to participate electronically, at the discretion of the Board chair, in the event of a pandemic or health emergency. The emergency amendments to the rule were approved by the Board given the current nationwide health concerns. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Angie Stallings at [email protected]
The proposed amendment authorizes the waiver of interest accrued between April 15, 2020 and July 15, 2020 on certain unpaid 2019 income tax liability. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Jason Gardner at [email protected]
Addition of an exception that allows legally responsible caregivers and spouses to be paid support staff during the COVID-19 emergency. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Kelly Thomson at [email protected]
The purpose of this rule filing is to create the Utah Leads Together Small Business Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses and the retention of jobs throughout the State during the state of emergency due to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Dane Ishihara at [email protected]
The purpose of this rule is to add COVID-19 and its transmission method to the list of diseases for peace officers, health care providers and volunteers. The need for this emergency rule is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide further safety measures for peace officers, health care providers and volunteers. Click here to see the full rule text.
Questions? Contact Chris Hill at [email protected]
To establish telemedicine reimbursement rates for medical providers treating injured workers, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The new rule sections define telemedicine and outline reimbursement rates for the telemedicine services. Specifically, codes are listed that physicians, physical therapists, and non-physicians use for reimbursement and the amounts will be at “parity,” or at a comparable rate as an in person visit. Click here to see the rule text.
Questions? Contact Ron Dressler at [email protected]
The new emergency rule allows the Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care to exclude Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from unearned income for purposes of determining eligibility for child care subsidy payments. Click here to see the rule text.
Questions? Contact Amanda McPeck at [email protected]
The purpose of this rule allows the Division of Finance to suspend matching receivables in the event of a declared state of emergency. This was necessitated by COVID-19 economic relief measures approved by the governor’s office. Click here to see the rule text.
Questions? Contact John Reidhead at [email protected]
The new rule would allow temporary electronic filing of requests for agency action and petitions for review to initiate adjudicative proceedings contesting UDEQ actions. Click here to see the rule text.
Questions? Contact Becky Larsen at [email protected]
We’ll continue to add to this list as new rules come in, so bookmark this page and check back often to ensure you’ve got the newest information.
Our website also contains all of the Executive Documents issued by Utah governors, including Executive Orders issued by Governor Herbert. They’re available at https://rules.utah.gov/executive-documents/, and are updated as new documents are published.
For more information on COVID-19 and the State of Utah, visit the Coronavirus website at https://coronavirus.utah.gov. For questions on anything rules-related, contact us directly at [email protected] .
Stay Safe (and stay home!),
The Office of Administrative Rules