53-8-213. Special function officer status for certain employees -- Retirement provisions.
(1) The commissioner may designate an employee of the Utah Highway Patrol Division as a special function officer, as defined in Section, for the purpose of enforcing all laws relating to vehicle parts and equipment, including the provisions of this part and. 53-13-105 Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 16, Vehicle Equipment
(2) Notwithstanding Section, a special function officer designated under this section may not become or be designated as a member of the Public Safety Retirement Systems. 49-15-201