Public Hearing on Proposed Fee Schedule for Services Provided and Costs Incurred by the Division of Occupation and Professional Licensing's Designated Agent During Fiscal Year 2006-2007

The Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at the Heber M. Wells Building, 160 East 300 South, Room 210, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment on a proposed schedule for fees which could be assessed for services provided and costs related to the State Construction Registry which would be incurred by the Division's designated agent commencing May 1, 2005. The proposed fee schedule supplements the Division's fee schedule approved by the Legislature during its 2005 General Session. Subsection 63-39-3.2(5)(a) of the Budgetary Procedures Act provides an agency may establish and assess regulatory fees without legislative approval. That statute governs the process for the interim assessment of such fees prior to subsequent legislative approval.

Background: The Division assesses fees for licensure, registration, or certification of individuals and businesses to engage in certain occupations and professions. Copies of the proposed fee schedule will be distributed at the March 31, 2005, hearing.

For further information, please contact Lauri Arensmeyer at [phone]