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SB 1010

County Recodification External References Modifications

2025 First Special Session Introduced by Jim Dunnigan and 1 co-sponsor

SB 1010 updates all external legal references in Utah County Code to reflect a comprehensive county ordinance recodification, ensuring accurate statutory citations.

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Bill Summary · SB 1010

Legislative bill overview

SB 1010 updates external legal references throughout Utah County Code to reflect a comprehensive recodification of county ordinances. The bill corrects outdated statutory citations and cross-references that resulted from reorganizing the county's legal framework into a new code structure.

Why is this important

When counties reorganize their legal codes, old section numbers and references become invalid, potentially creating confusion about which regulations actually apply. This cleanup bill ensures that citizens, businesses, and county staff can reliably navigate the legal system without encountering broken cross-references or ambiguous citations.

Potential points of contention

  • Technical complexity: The specific nature of code recodifications may obscure substantive legal changes; stakeholders need assurance that only references were updated, not regulatory requirements
  • Implementation timing: Updating cross-references across an entire county code creates a transition period where old and new citations may coexist, risking compliance confusion
  • Public access: Citizens relying on outdated county code documents could unknowingly reference invalidated sections unless public notification is thorough

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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