(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Commission" means the Utah Behavioral Health Commission created in Section 26B-5-702.
(b) "Peer support services" means non-clinical, low-barrier, community-based support to individuals recovering from mental health or substance use disorders, delivered by individuals with similar lived experiences.
(c) "Recovery support organization" means a community-based organization that provides peer support services.
(2) Subject to appropriations from the Legislature for this purpose, in consultation with the commission and in accordance with the requirements of this section, the division shall award grants to recovery support organizations to provide peer support services.
(3) The division shall prioritize the award of a grant described in Subsection (2) based on the extent to which providing the grant to the applicant will increase the provision of peer support services in areas with frequent mental health or behavioral health provider shortages.
(4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division, in consultation with the commission, shall make rules for the application and award of a grant described in Subsection (2).