1. (1) Subject to Subsections (2) and (3), if the division director receives an application described in Section 19-15-201, the applicable division director shall approve or deny an application within 120 days of the date on which the applicable division director receives the complete application.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The division director may, based on extraordinary circumstances, and without the concurrence of the applicant, extend the deadline described in Subsection (1) for a reasonable period not to exceed 30 days.
   2. (b) If the division director extends the deadline as described in Subsection (2), the division director shall provide written findings to explain the need for the extension.
3. (3) The division director may, with concurrence of the applicant, extend the deadline described in Subsection (1) for a term agreed upon by the division director and the applicant.

Enacted by Chapter 326, 2026 General Session