52-3-4. Exceptions in towns and rural areas.
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52-3-4. Exceptions in towns and rural areas.
(1)In a town, as defined in Section 10-1-104 , this chapter shall not apply to the employment of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, or cousins.
(2)This chapter shall not apply to the employment of a relative if:
(a)fewer than 3,000 people live within 40 miles of the primary place of employment, measured over all weather public roads;
(b)the job opening has had reasonable public notice; and
(c)the relative is the best qualified candidate for the position.
(3)In any proceeding challenging the hiring of a relative under the exception in Subsection
(2), the employer has the burden of establishing each of the criteria provided in Subsections (2)(a) through
(c).
Amended by Chapter 13 , 1998 General Session