DAR File No. 29804

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-78A

Prelitigation Panel Review Rules

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 29804
Filed: 04/09/2007, 04:22
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:

Section 78-14-12 provides that the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing shall be responsible for a medical liability prelitigation program. Subsection 78-14-12(1)(b) provides the Division shall establish procedures for prelitigation consideration of medical liability claims for damages arising out of the provision of or alleged failure to provide health care. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Sections 78-14-12 through 78-14-16 with respect to the medical liability prelitigation program.

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

Since the rule was last reviewed in July 2002, no written comments have been received by the Division.

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 as it provides a mechanism to inform persons of the Division's requirements with respect to the medical liability prelitigation program as provided in Sections 78-14-12 through 78-14-16.

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

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

W. Ray Walker at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6256, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at raywalker@utah.gov

Authorized by:

F. David Stanley, Director