1. (1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Licensed Provider Assessment Fund" consisting of:

   1. (a) the assessments collected under, and any interest and penalties levied with the administration of:

      1. (i) Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection, except assessments that comprise the Licensed Provider Civil Money Penalty Fund pursuant to Section 26B-1-336;
      2. (ii) Chapter 2, Part 1, Human Services Programs and Facilities; and
      3. (iii) Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing;
   2. (b) money appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislature; and
   3. (c) any interest earned on the fund.

2. (2) Money in the fund may only be used by the department:

   1. (a) for upgrades to and maintenance of licensing databases and applications;
   2. (b) for training for providers and staff;
   3. (c) to assist individuals during a facility shutdown; or
   4. (d) for administrative expenses, if the administrative expenses for the fiscal year do not exceed 3% of the money deposited into the fund during the fiscal year.

Amended by Chapter 63, 2025 General Session