1. (1) Under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(a), on April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31 of each year, each state agency and each state political subdivision that assesses a building permit fee shall:

   1. (a) file with the Division a report of building fees and surcharge for the immediately preceding calendar quarter; and
   2. (b) remit 85% of the amount of the surcharge collected to the Division.

2. (2) Under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(c), the Division shall allocate and deposit the monies received under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(a)(ii) into the following funding accounts:

   1. (a) 30% to the Division's Building Code Inspector Training Fund, to be held, administered, and distributed pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education regarding codes and code amendments to building inspectors;
   2. (b) 10% to the Division's Building Code Construction-Related Training Fund, to be held, administered, and distributed pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education regarding codes and code amendments to individuals licensed in construction trades or related professions; and
   3. (c) 60% to the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman's Land Use Fund.
3. (3) Under Subsection 58-56-17.5(2)(c), the Division shall hold, administer, and distribute a portion of the monies in the Factory Built Housing Fees Account pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education for factory built housing.

4. (4) A Department of Commerce employee may not participate in the administration, selection, or payment of grants to an organization under Section R156-15A-231 or R156-15A-232 if the employee:

   1. (a) is in a leadership position with the entity, including membership on a board of directors or the equivalent;
   2. (b) is an employee of the entity or has received payment of any kind from the entity in the last five years; or
   3. (c) has any other relationships with the entity or individuals affiliated with the entity that could lead to a reasonable question about the employee's impartiality.

KEY: contractors, building codes, building inspections, licensing

Date of Last Change: November 7, 2024

Notice of Continuation: April 13, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 15A-1-204(6); 15A-1-205