67-1a-7. Use and custody of The Great Seal of the State of Utah -- Penalty for misuse or defacing -- Rulemaking authority.
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Effective 5/6/2026
67-1a-7. Use and custody of The Great Seal of the State of Utah -- Penalty for misuse or defacing -- Rulemaking authority.
(1)As used in this section, "seal" means the Great Seal of the State of Utah, established in Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 20.
(2)In accordance with Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 20, the Legislature designates the lieutenant governor as the officer responsible to keep the seal.
(3)In accordance with the requirements of law, the lieutenant governor, or the lieutenant governor's designee, is authorized to use or affix the seal to any document.
(4)A person who illegally uses the seal, or who defaces the seal, is guilty of a third degree felony.
(5)The director of elections, within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that:
(a)regulate the use and application of the seal;
(b)establish permitted and prohibited uses of the seal; and
(c)establish requirements for obtaining authorization to use the seal or a replica of the seal.
Amended by Chapter 329 , 2026 General Session