34A-1-304. Definitions -- Rulemaking -- Electronic or similar methods of proceedings.
(1) For purposes of this section: "Deliver" means to serve, file, or otherwise provide a document. "Document" includes a notice, order, decision, or other document that is required or permitted by a relevant statute. "Relevant statute" means a provision of: this title;, for which the commissioner has regulatory authority; Title 34, Labor in General; or Title 40, Chapter 2, Coal Mine Safety Act. Title 57, Chapter 21, Utah Fair Housing Act
(2) In accordance with, the commission shall make rules governing adjudicative procedures under a relevant statute, including providing the form of a notice and the manner of serving a notice. Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act Except as provided in this title and, a rule made under this section is not required to conform to common law or statutory rules of evidence or other technical rules of procedure. Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act
(3) The rules made under this section shall protect the rights of the parties and include procedures to: dispose of a case informally or expedite claims adjudication; narrow issues; and simplify the methods of proof at a hearing.
(4) The commission may by rule permit a hearing or other adjudicative proceeding to be conducted, recorded, or published by an electronic means or similar method.
(5) Notwithstanding whether a relevant statute requires that a document be delivered by mail or otherwise, the commission may by rule, made in accordance with, permit a document to be delivered by electronic means pursuant to the rule. Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act