61-1-107. Procedures related to an award to a reporter.

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(1)If the commission determines to make an award under Section 61-1-106 , the commission shall make the award in accordance with a procedure adopted by the division by rule.

(2)A contract with the commission is not necessary for a reporter to receive an award under Section 61-1-106 , unless otherwise required by the division by rule made under Subsection

(1).

(3)A reporter who makes a claim for an award under this section may hire an attorney to represent the reporter.

(a)The commission has discretion when making a determination under this section or Section 61-1-106 , including whether, to whom, or in what amount to make an award.

(b)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act , a person aggrieved by a determination of the commission, except for a determination of the amount of the award, may appeal the determination in the same manner as a formal adjudicative proceeding.

(5)This part may not be construed to require the division or commission to compensate a reporter for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held under this chapter.

(6)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , the division shall make the rules described in Subsection

(1)and Subsection 61-1-106(3) consistent with this part.

Enacted by Chapter 318 , 2011 General Session