No. 36289 (5-year Review): Rule R37-4. Adjusted Utah Governmental Immunity Act Limitations on Judgments

DAR File No.: 36289
Filed: 05/30/2012 02:26:54 PM

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 enacted pursuant to Section 63G-7-604, which requires the risk manager to establish a new limitation of judgment in even-numbered years. This rule is also enacted pursuant to Section 63A-4-101, which authorizes the state risk manager to recommend rules to the director of the Department of Administrative Services, who is authorized to enact rules.

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 were received from interested persons during and since the last five-year review of this rule.

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

This rule should be continued to comply with statute and to adjust the limitation of judgment, which protects governmental entities and provides increased monetary remedies to eligible individuals and entities.

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

Administrative Services
Risk Management
Room 5120 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Stephen Hewlett at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9572, by FAX at 801-538-9597, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Tani Downing, Director

Effective:

05/30/2012

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