Emergency Rules in Effect
Generally
The administrative rules listed below have been filed under the provisions of Section 63G-3-304. This page is intended as a convenience. Please check the Utah State Bulletin for complete information.
Emergency Rules Currently in Effect
Notice of emergency administrative rules in effect available by RSS news feed.
NOTICE: The information displayed on this page is typically updated with each Utah State Bulletin issued, on the 1st and 15th of the month. However, an emergency rule is effective upon filing with the Division of Administrative Rules or on a later date designated by the agency, not when it appears on this website. You may call the Division at 801-538-3218 to verify if an emergency rule has been filed since this web page was last updated.
More About Emergency Rules
An emergency rule is a type of rulemaking action intended to permit an agency to act in a specific set of circumstances. An agency may file an emergency rule when the agency determines that regular rulemaking procedures would: "(a) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare; (b) cause an imminent budget reduction because of budget restraints or federal requirements; or (c) place the agency in violation of federal or state law." (Utah Code Section 63G-3-304)
An emergency rule is effective for 120-days. It goes into effect upon filing with the Division of Administrative Rules or on a later date designated in the rule.
Remember:
- An emergency rule is distinct from a proposed rule filed under regular rulemaking procedures (Section 63G-3-301), though the language of the two rules may be identical.
- When an emergency rule and a similar regular rule are in effect at the same time, any conflict between the provisions of the two are resolved in favor of the rule with the most recent effective date, unless the agency designates otherwise as part of the rule analysis.
- An emergency rule has the full force and effect of a regular rule while in effect, but an emergency rule expires after 120 days. Because of its temporary nature, an emergency rule is not codified in the Utah Administrative Code.
- If an agency intends an emergency rule to be effective beyond 120 days, the agency must also file a proposed rule.
Additional Information
For questions regarding the content or application of a specific rule, please contact the agency responsible for the rule. A directory of agencies is available online. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.