(1) A mental health therapist under this chapter may not disclose any confidential communication with a client or patient without the express consent of:

1. (a) the client or patient;
2. (b) the parent or legal guardian of a minor client or patient; or
3. (c) the authorized agent of a client or patient.

(2) A mental health therapist under this chapter is not subject to Subsection (1) if:

1. (a) the mental health therapist is permitted or required by state or federal law, rule, regulation, or order to report or disclose any confidential communication, including:

   1. (i) reporting under Title 62A, Chapter 3, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult;
   2. (ii) reporting under Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 4, Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements;
   3. (iii) reporting under Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 5, Limitation of Therapist's Duty to Warn; or
   4. (iv) reporting of a communicable disease as required under Section 26-6-6;
2. (b) the disclosure is part of an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding and is made under an exemption from evidentiary privilege under Rule 506, Utah Rules of Evidence; or
3. (c) the disclosure is made under a generally recognized professional or ethical standard that authorizes or requires the disclosure.