No. 29978: R895-3. Computer Software Licensing, Copyright, Control, Retention, and Transfer

DAR File No.: 29978
Filed: 05/29/2007, 01:49
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is issued by the Chief Information Officer under the authority of Section 63F-1-206 of the Technology Governance Act, and in accordance with Section 63-46a-3 of the Utah Rulemaking Act.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received since the last review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule must be continued because it establishes the State of Utah's position for complying with computer software licensing agreements and applicable federal laws, including copyright and patent laws. It also defines the methods by which the State of Utah will control and protect computer software and establish the State's right, title, and interest in state-developed computer software, including the sale and transfer of such software under certain conditions.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Technology Services
Administration
Room 6000 STATE OFFICE BUILDING
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

William Shiflett at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3548, by FAX at 801-538-9787, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

J Stephen Fletcher, CIO and Executive Director