R305-7-302. Issuance and Service of Initial Orders and Notices of Violation

  (1) Unless otherwise stated, an Initial Order or a Notice of Violation is effective upon issuance and, even if it is contested, remains effective unless a stay is issued or the Initial Order or a Notice of Violation is rescinded, vacated or otherwise terminated.

  (2) The date of issuance of an Initial Order or a Notice of Violation is the date the Initial Order or a Notice of Violation is signed and dated.

  (3) Unless otherwise provided by law, Notices of Violation and Initial Orders shall be served through U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respondent's Designated Address. If there is no Designated Address for a respondent, service may be made through U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respondent's legal registered agent or, if the respondent is an individual, addressed to the respondent's dwelling or place of business. Notices of Violation and Initial Orders may also be served personally (by hand-delivery) or by Certified Mail with Return Receipt requested. Service of Initial Orders and Notices of Violation may also be made in the same manner as a summons in accordance with Rule 4 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.

  (4) Service of Notices of Violation and Initial Orders shall be made no more than three days after the date of issuance. If service is made more than three days after the date of issuance, the dates provided in R305-7-303 shall be extended by the same number of days that are in excess of three days.

  (5) For purposes of this Rule, service is effective upon mailing, provided that the U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail receipt shows that the mailing was delivered. If the mailing is returned or if delivery is attempted but not made, service via U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail will not be deemed to be effective.