52-3-4. Exceptions in towns and rural areas.
(1) In a town, as defined in Section, this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins. 10-1-104
(2) This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if: fewer than 3,000 people live within 40 miles of the primary place of employment, measured over all weather public roads; the job opening has had reasonable public notice; and the relative is the best qualified candidate for the position.
(3) In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection, the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsectionsthrough. (2) (2)(a) (c)