As in effect on April 1, 2008
These rules are promulgated under Utah Code Section 13-42-102(9)(c), 13-42-112(2), 13-42-132(3), and 13-42-132(6) to facilitate the orderly administration of the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act, Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 42.
In addition to the requirements contained in Sections 13-42-105 and 13-42-106, applicants shall submit to the division with their initial application a copy of the applicant's articles of incorporation or other organizational documentation showing the applicant's current legal status.
(1) If a provider holds a license or certificate of registration authorizing it to provide debt- management services in another state, the provider may submit a copy of that license or certificate and the application for that license or certificate, instead of an application in the form prescribed by the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act, Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 42, provided that the license or certificate was issued by one of the following states:
(a) Rhode Island, pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, Title 19, Chapter 14.8;
(b) Delaware, pursuant to Delaware Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 24A; or
(c) any state approved by the Division by rule.
(2) To qualify under this rule, the provider must meet all the requirements of Utah Code Section 13- 42-112, including filing a surety bond or substitute in accordance with Utah Code Section 13-42-113 or 13-42-114 that is solely payable or available to this state and to individuals who reside in this state.
In order to comply with requirements of Utah Code Section 13-42-106(8) a provider must provide evidence of accreditation by an independent accrediting organization approved by the Director of the Division that assures compliance with industry standards. A list of organizations that have been approved can be found on the Division's website or obtained by contacting the Division.
In order to comply with the requirements of Utah Code Section 13-42-106(9), a provider must provide evidence that, within 12 months after initial employment, each of the applicant's counselors becomes certified as a certified counselor. A list of organizations or programs that have been approved can be found on the Division's website or by contacting the Division.
Pursuant to Utah Code Section 13-42-132(6), the Division adopts a base year of 2007.
debt-management, consumer protection
May 22, 2007
13-42-102(9)(c); 13-42-112(2); 13-42-132(3); 13-42-132(6)
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