63N-4-403. Creation of Rural Employment Expansion Grant Program -- Duties of the office.

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Effective 7/1/2022

(1)There is created the Rural Employment Expansion Grant Program administered by the office.

(2)The office shall:

(a)review a business entity's application for a grant in the order in which the application is received by the office;

(b)ensure that a grant is only awarded to a business entity that meets the requirements of this part; and

(c)as part of the annual written report described in Section 63N-1a-306 , prepare an annual evaluation that provides:

(i)the identity of each business entity that was provided a grant by the office during the year of the annual report;

(ii)the total amount awarded in grants for each county; and

(iii)an evaluation of the effectiveness of the grant in bringing significant new employment to rural communities.

(3)The office may:

(a)authorize a grant for a business entity under this part;

(b)audit a business entity to ensure:

(i)eligibility for a grant; and

(ii)compliance with this part; and

(c)in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , and in accordance with the provisions of this part, make rules regarding the:

(i)form and content of an application for a grant;

(ii)documentation or other requirements for a business entity to receive a grant; and

(iii)administration of grants, including an appeal process and relevant timelines and deadlines.

Amended by Chapter 362 , 2022 General Session