Utilities Law in Utah
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 13 › Chapter 24 — Uniform Trade Secrets ActUT 13 § 13-24-2
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 54 › Chapter 3 — Duties of Public UtilitiesUT 54 § 54-3-1
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 › Chapter 6 — Board and Division of Oil, Gas, and MiningUT 40 § 40-6-1
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 54 › Chapter 7 — Hearings, Practice, and ProcedureUT 54 § 54-7-20
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 54 › Chapter 4 — Authority of Commission Over Public UtilitiesUT 54 § 54-4-21
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 54 › Chapter 4 — Authority of Commission Over Public UtilitiesUT 54 § 54-4-7
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.