1. (1) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action described in this chapter in:

   1. (a) Salt Lake County; or
   2. (b) the county in which the claim arose.

2. (2)

   1. (a) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against a county in:

      1. (i) the county in which the claim arose; or
      2. (ii) the defendant county.

   2. (b)

      1. (i) A district court judge of the defendant county may transfer venue to any county contiguous to the defendant county.
      2. (ii) A motion to transfer may be filed ex parte.

3. (3) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against any other political subdivision, including a city or a town, in the county in which:

   1. (a) the political subdivision is located; or
   2. (b) the claim arose.

Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session