1. (1) The board shall:

   1. (a) subject to Subsection (2), make rules that establish statewide standards for county recorders as the board deems necessary to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies, including rules for:

      1. (i) the protection of recorded documents and records in a county recorder's custody, including appropriate methods for obtaining copies of a public record under Section 17-71-405, and the supervision of individuals who search and make copies of the public record;
      2. (ii) the electronic submission of plats, records, and other documents to a county recorder's office;
      3. (iii) the protection of privacy interests in the case of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and
      4. (iv) the formatting, recording, and redaction of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and
   2. (b) promote uniformity throughout the state with respect to the services provided by a county recorder.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) shall:

      1. (i) be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and

      2. (ii) be consistent with applicable state law, including:

         1. (A) Title 17, Chapter 71, County Recorder;
         2. (B) Title 46, Chapter 4, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; and
         3. (C) Title 57, Real Estate.
   2. (b) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) may not require a county recorder to expend any additional funds.

3. (3) On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a written report to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee and the Business and Labor Interim Committee that includes:

   1. (a) information regarding the operations and activities of the board; and
   2. (b) any recommendations for legislation related to the services provided by county recorders, including recommendations for modification of the fees established in Section 17-71-407.

Amended by Chapter 17, 2025 Special Session 1