Public Hearing on Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP) Fees for Services Provided by the Utah Insurance Department During Fiscal Year 2010 and 2011

A hearing date has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 3112 of the State Office Building (behind the Capitol), 450 N State Street, Salt Lake City, UT. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment regarding the new Guaranteed Auto Protection Waiver(GAP) fee assessed to GAP providers and automobile dealers offering GAP products in Utah. The annual fee will be up to $1,000. per provider and up to $50 per dealer. This fee covers expense incurred by the Department to regulate this new law. This comes as a result of the passage of S.B. 148 from the 2010 Legislative session.

Written comments are due May 18, 2010. They should be directed to Jilene Whitby by email at [e-mail]; by FAX at 801-538-3829; or by mail to: State Office Building, Room 3110, Salt Lake City, UT 84114.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals desiring to attend the hearing who need special accommodations during the hearing (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should notify the Department as directed above.

(DAR NOTE: S.B. 148 (2010) is found at Chapter 274, Laws of Utah 2010, and will be effective 07/01/2010.)

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