DAR File No. 41106
This rule was published in the January 15, 2017, issue (Vol. 2017, No. 2) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Administrative Services, Fleet Operations
Rule R27-3
Vehicle Use Standards
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 41106
Filed: 12/16/2016 11:39:06 AM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
The purpose of the rule change is to simplify references to the division, correct or remove out-of-date citations, make minor grammatical corrections, clarify language, and remove and add requirements.
Summary of the rule or change:
A summary of the changes includes replacing references to "Division of Fleet Operations" and "DFO" with "division", removing and correcting out-of-date citations, making grammatical corrections, clarifying language, clarifying that take-home use is not a taxable fringe benefit per IRS standards, clarifying that an agency executive director may approve commute and take-home use of state vehicles, clarifying exemption documentation procedure, removing the requirement to list all authorized drivers with the division's fleet information system, replacing the phrase "blatant disregard" with "intentional falsification", and adding withdrawal/suspension/revocation penalty condition for driving under the influence, reckless driving, or felony while operating a state or personal vehicle.
Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Subsection 63A-9-401(1)(d)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the language corrections are technical in nature, and the removal and addition of requirements are similar to those already in place.
local governments:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government because the language corrections are technical in nature, and the removal and addition of requirements are similar to those already in place.
small businesses:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because the language corrections are technical in nature, and the removal and addition of requirements are similar to those already in place.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because the language corrections are technical in nature, and the removal and addition of requirements are similar to those already in place.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to affected persons because the language corrections are technical in nature, and the removal and addition of requirements are similar to those already in place.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
I believe there are no potential fiscal impacts as a result of the changes to this rule.
Tani Pack Downing, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
Administrative ServicesFleet Operations
Room 4120 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Jeff Mottishaw at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3601, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at jmottishaw@utah.gov
- Simone Rudas at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3240, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at srudas@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
02/14/2017
This rule may become effective on:
02/21/2017
Authorized by:
Jeff Mottishaw, Director
RULE TEXT
R27. Administrative Services, Fleet Operations.
R27-3. Vehicle Use Standards.
R27-3-1. Authority and Purpose.
(1) This rule is established pursuant to
Section 63A-9-401(1)(d), which authorizes the [Division of Fleet Operations (DFO)]division to establish the requirements for the use of state
vehicles, including business and personal use practices, and
commute standards.
(2) This rule defines the vehicle use standards for state employees while operating a state vehicle.
R27-3-2. Agency Contact.
(1) Each agency, as defined in [Subsection]Section 63A-9-101, shall appoint and designate, in writing,
a main contact person from within the agency to act as a liaison
between the [Division of Fleet Operations]division and the agency.
R27-3-3. Agency Authorization of Drivers.
(1) Agencies authorized to enter
information into [DFO's]the division's fleet information system shall, for each
employee[, as defined in section 63G-7-102(2), Utah Governmental
Immunity Act, to whom the agency has granted the authority to
operate a state vehicle]
acting as an authorized driver, directly enter into [DFO's]the division's fleet information system, the following
information:
(a) Driver's name;
(b) Driver license number;
(c) State that issued the driver license;
(d) Each Risk Management-approved driver training program(s) taken;
(e) Date each driver safety program(s) was completed;
(f) The type of vehicle that each safety program is geared towards.
(2) Agencies without authorization to
enter information into [DFO's]the division's fleet information system shall provide
the information required in [paragraph ](1
) to [DFO]the division for entry into [DFO's]the division's fleet information system.
(3) For the purposes of this rule, any
employee[, as defined in section 63G-7-102(2),] whose fleet
information system record does not have all the information
required in [paragraph ](1
) shall be deemed not to have the authority to drive state
vehicles and shall not be allowed to drive either a monthly or a
daily lease vehicle.
(4) To operate a state vehicle, employees[, as defined in section 63G-7-102(2),] whose names
have been entered into [DFO's]the division's fleet information system as authorized
drivers shall have:
(a) a valid driver license for the type and class of vehicle being operated;
(b) completed [the]an approved driver safety course
as required by [DFO and ]the Division of Risk Management for the
type or class of vehicle being operated; and
(c) met the age restrictions imposed by [DFO]the division and the Division of Risk Management for the
type or class of vehicle being operated.
(5) Agencies shall develop and establish procedures to ensure that any individual listed as an authorized driver is not allowed to operate a state vehicle when the individual:
(a) does not have a valid driver license for the type or class of vehicle being operated; or
(b) has not completed all training and/or
safety programs required by either [DFO]the division or the Division of Risk Management for the type
or class of vehicle being operated; or
(c) does not meet the age restrictions
imposed by either [DFO]the division or the Division of Risk Management for the type
or class of vehicle being operated.
(6) A driver license verification check
shall be conducted on a regular basis in order to verify the status
of the driver license of each employee[, as defined in section 63G-7-102(2),] whose name
appears in the [DFO]the division fleet information system as an authorized
driver.
(7) In the event that an authorized driver is found not to have a valid driver license, the agency shall be notified, in writing, of the results of the driver license verification check.
(8) Any individual who has been found not to have a valid driver license shall have his or her authority to operate a state vehicle immediately withdrawn.
(9) Any employee[, as defined in section 63G-7-102(2),] who has
been found not to have a valid driver license shall not have the
authority to operate a state vehicle reinstated until such time as
the individual provides proof that his or her driver license is
once again valid.
(10) Authorized drivers shall operate a state vehicle in accordance with the restrictions or limitations imposed upon their respective driver license.
(11) Agencies shall comply with the requirements set forth in Risk Management General Rules, R37-1-8 (3) to R37-1-8 (9).
R27-3-4. Authorized and Unauthorized Use of State Vehicles.
(1) State vehicles shall only be used for official state business.
(2) Except in cases where it is customary to travel out of state in order to perform an employee's regular employment duties and responsibilities, the use of a state vehicle outside the State of Utah shall require the approval of the director of the department that employs the individual.
(3) The use of a state vehicle for travel
outside the continental U.S. shall require the approval of the
director of the employing department, the director of [DFO]the division, and the director of the Division of Risk
Management. All approvals must be obtained at least
thirty (30) days [from]prior to the departure date. The employing agency shall,
prior to the departure date, provide [DFO]the division and the Division of Risk Management with proof
that proper automotive insurance has been obtained. The employing
agency shall be responsible for any damage to vehicles operated
outside the United States regardless of fault.
(4) Unless otherwise authorized, the following are examples of the unauthorized use of a state vehicle:
(a) Transporting family, friends, pets, associates or other persons who are not state employees or are not serving the interests of the state.
(b) Transporting hitchhikers.
(c) Transporting acids, explosives, hazardous materials, flammable materials, and weapons and ammunition (except as authorized by federal and/or state laws). Otherwise, the transport of the above-referenced items or materials is deemed authorized when it is specifically related to employment duties.
(d) Extending the length of time that the state vehicle is in the operator's possession beyond the time needed to complete the official purposes of the trip.
(e) Operating or being in actual physical
control of a state vehicle in violation of [Subsection]Section 41-6a-502, (Driving under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration), [Subsection]Section 53-3-231, (Person under 21 may not operate a vehicle
with detectable alcohol in body), or an ordinance that complies
with the requirements of [Subsection]Section 41-6a-510, (Local DUI and related ordinances and
reckless driving ordinances).
(f) Operating a state vehicle for personal
use as defined in R27-1-2([36]37). [Generally, e]Except for approved personal uses set forth in R27-3-5 and
when necessary for the performance of employment duties, the use of
a state vehicle for activities such as shopping, participating in
sporting events, hunting, fishing, or any activity that is not
included in the employee's job description, is not
authorized.
(g) Using a state vehicle for personal convenience, such as when a personal vehicle is not operational.
(h) Pursuant to the provisions of R27-7-1 et seq., the unauthorized use of a state vehicle may result in the suspension or revocation of state driving privileges.
R27-3-5. Personal Use Standards.
(1) Personal use of state vehicles is not allowed without the direct authorization of the Legislature.
(2) An employee or representative of the state spending at least one night on approved travel to conduct state business, may use a state vehicle in the general vicinity of the overnight lodging for the following approved activities:
(a) Travel to and from restaurants and stores for meals, breaks and personal needs;
(b) Travel to and from grooming, medical, fitness or laundry facilities; and
(c) Travel to and from recreational
activities, such as to theaters, parks, or to the home of friends
or relatives, provided [said]the employee or representative has received
prior approval for such travel from his or her
supervisor.
(d) Pursuant to the provisions of R27-7-1 et seq., the unauthorized personal use of a state vehicle may result in the suspension or revocation of state driving privileges.
R27-3-6. Application for Commute or Take - [ ]Home Use.
(1) Each petitioning agency shall, for
each driver being granted commute or take
-[]home
use privileges, annually submit an online [take home ]spreadsheet from the [DFO]division [take home ]website. [Take home a]Authority is granted when the [A]agency [E]executive [D]director submits the spreadsheet form to [DFO]the division designating his/her approval.
(2) [DFO]The division shall enter the approved commute or take
-[]home
use request into the fleet information system and provide an
identification number to both the driver and the agency.
(3) All approvals for commute or take
-[ ]home
use privileges shall expire at the end of the calendar year
[on]in which they were issued and [DFO]the division shall notify the agency of said expiration.
Agencies shall be responsible for submitting any request for annual
renewal of commute or take
-[ ]home use privileges.
(4) Commute use is[, unless specifically exempted under R27-3-8,
infra,] considered a taxable fringe benefit as outlined in
IRS publication 15-B. All approved commute use drivers [will]shall be assessed the IRS imputed daily fringe benefit rate
while using a state vehicle for commute use.
(5) For each individual with commute use privileges, the employing agency shall, pursuant to Division of Finance Policy FIACCT 10-01.00, prepare an Employee Reimbursement/Earnings Request Form and enter the amount of the commute fringe benefit into the payroll system on a monthly basis , or the Division of Finance will apply, for each working day in that month, the appropriate commute fringe benefit.
(6) Take-home use is not a taxable fringe benefit as outlined in IRS publication 15-B. All authorized take-home use drivers must submit an explanation form to the division identifying the driver, vehicle, and reason for the exemption according to IRS publication 15-B.
R27-3-7. Criteria for Commute or Take
-
[
]Home [Privilege]Use
Approval.
(1)
An agency executive director may approve [C]commute or [T]take
-[H]home use [may be approved ]when one or more of the following
conditions exist:
(a) 24-hour "
Emergency On-Call." Where the agency clearly
demonstrates that the nature of a potential emergency is such that
an increase in response time, if a commute or take
-[]home
use privilege is not authorized, could endanger a human life
or cause significant property damage. Each driver is required to
keep a complete list of all call-outs for renewal of the [take home]commute or take-home use privilege the following year.
Agencies may use [DFO's]the division's online forms to track
commute or take
-[]home mileage.
(b) Virtual office. Where an agency
clearly demonstrates that an employee is required to work [at home or ]out of a vehicle[,] a minimum of
eighty (80
) percent of the time and the assigned vehicle is required
to perform
the critical duties
assigned to the employee[in a manner that is clearly in the best interest of the
state].
(c) When the agency clearly demonstrates that it is more practical for the employee to go directly to an alternate work-site rather than report to a specific office to pick-up a state vehicle.
(d) When a vehicle is provided to appointed or elected government officials who are specifically allowed by law to have an assigned vehicle as part of their compensation package.
(2) The trip log must be created for the
first and last trip of the day for all [take-home]commute use vehicles.
R27-3-8. Exemptions from IRS Imputed Daily Fringe Benefits.
(1) In accordance with IRS publication
15-[b]B, employees with an individual permanently assigned
commute use vehicle are
subject to the IRS Commuting Rule. Exemptions[exempt] from the [imputed daily fringe benefit]Commuting Rule for [commute]take-home use
must be in accordance with IRS Publication 15-B and approved by
the agency. In these cases, the agency must notify the division and
the Division of Finance, or the employee will automatically have
the fringe benefit added to the employee's income.[when the permanently assigned vehicles are
either:
(a) Clearly marked police and fire vehicles;
(b) Unmarked vehicles used by law enforcement officers if
the use is specifically authorized;
(c) An ambulance or hearse used for its specific
purpose;
(d) Any vehicle designed to carry cargo with a loaded
gross vehicle weight over 14,000 lbs;
(e) Delivery trucks with seating for the driver only, or
the driver plus a folding jump seat;
(f) A passenger bus with the capacity of at least 20
passengers used for its specific purpose;
(g) School buses;
(h) Tractors and other special purpose farm
vehicles;
(i) A pick up truck with a loaded gross vehicle weight of
14,000 lbs or less, if it has been modified so it is not likely
to be used more than minimally for personal purposes.
Example: According to the IRS, a pick up truck qualifies
for the exemption if it is clearly marked with permanently
affixed decals, special painting, or other advertising associated
with your trade, business or function and meets either of the
following requirements:
(i) It is equipped with at least one of the following
items:
(a) A hydraulic lift gate;
(b) Permanent tanks or drums;
(c) Permanent sideboards or panels that materially raise
the level of the sides of the truck bed;
(d) Other heavy equipment (such as an electronic
generator, welder, boom or crane used to tow automobiles or other
vehicles).
(ii) It is used primarily to transfer a particular type
of load (other than over public highways) in a construction,
manufacturing processing, farming, mining, drilling, timbering or
other similar operation for which it is specifically
modified.
(j) A van with a loaded gross vehicle weight of 14,000
lbs or less, if it has been specifically modified so it is not
likely to be used more than minimally for personal
purposes.
Example: According to the IRS, a van qualifies for the
exemption if it is clearly marked with permanently affixed
decals, special painting or other advertising associated with
your trade, business and has a seat for the driver only (or the
driver and one other person) and either of the following
items:
(i) permanent shelving that fills most of the cargo area;
or
(ii) An open cargo area and the van always carries
merchandise, material or equipment used in your trade, business
or function.
(2) Questions relating to the imputed daily taxable fringe
benefit for the use of a state vehicle and exemptions thereto
should be directed to DFO.]
(2) Any agency with an exemption to the Commuting Rule must maintain a file justifying the exemption and must be prepared to explain the agency's position in the case of an audit.
R27-3-9. Enforcement of Commute, Take-home, and Personal Use Standards.
(1) Agencies with drivers who have been
granted commute, [or ]take
-[]home, or personal use privileges shall establish internal
policies to enforce the commute[use], take
-[ ]home,[use] and personal use standards established in
this rule. Agencies shall not adopt policies that are less
stringent than the standards established in [these]this rule[s].
(2) Commute,[or] take home,[use]
or personal use that is unauthorized shall result in the
suspension or revocation of the commute, take-home, or personal use privilege by the agency.
Additional instances of unauthorized commute or take
-[ ]home use may result in the suspension or revocation of
the state driving privilege by the agency.
R27-3-10. Use Requirements for Monthly Lease Vehicles.
(1) Agencies that have requested[,] and received monthly lease options on state
vehicles shall:
(a) Ensure that only authorized drivers [whose names and all other information required by
R27-3-3(1) have been entered into DFO's fleet information
system, completed all the training and/or safety programs, and met
the age restrictions for the type of vehicle being operated,
shall ]operate monthly lease vehicles.
(b) Report the correct odometer reading
when refueling the vehicle. In the event that an incorrect odometer
reading is reported, agencies shall be assessed a fee whenever the
agency fails to correct the mileage within three (3) business days
of the agency's receipt of the notification that the incorrect
mileage was reported. When circumstances indicate that there was an intentional falsification[blatant disregard] of the vehicle's actual
odometer reading at the time of refueling, a fee shall be assessed
to the agency even though the agency corrected the error within
three (3) days of the notification.
(c) Return the vehicle in good repair and in clean condition at the completion of the replacement cycle period or when the vehicle has met the applicable mileage criterion for replacement, reassignment or reallocation.
(i) Agencies shall be assessed a detailing fee for vehicles returned that are in need of extensive cleaning.
(ii) Agencies shall pay the insurance deductible associated with repairs made to a vehicle that is damaged when returned.
(d) Return the vehicle unaltered and in conformance with the manufacturer's specifications.
(e) Pay the applicable insurance deductible in the event that monthly lease vehicle in its possession or control is involved in an accident.
(f) Not place advertising or bumper
stickers on state vehicles without prior approval of [DFO]the division.
(2) The provisions of Rule R27-4 shall govern agencies when requesting a monthly lease.
(3) Under no circumstances shall the total number of occupants in a monthly lease full-size passenger van exceed ten (10) individuals, the maximum number recommended by the Division of Risk Management.
R27-3-11. Use Requirements for Daily Motor Pool Vehicles.
(1) [DFO]The division offers state vehicles for use on a daily basis
at an approved daily rental rate. Drivers of a state vehicle
offered through the daily pool shall:
(a) Be an authorized driver[whose name and all other information required by]in accordance with R27-[3-3(1)]1-2(7)[have been entered into DFO's fleet information system,
completed all the training and/or safety programs, and met the age
restrictions for the type of vehicle being operated]. In
the event that any of the information required by R27-3-3(1) has
not been entered in [DFO's]the division's fleet information system, the rental
vehicle will not be released.
(b) Read the handouts, provided by [DFO]the division, containing information regarding the safe and
proper operation of the vehicle being leased.
(c) Verify the condition of, and acknowledge responsibility for the care of, the vehicle prior to rental by filling out the daily motor pool rental form provided by daily rental personnel.
(d) Report the correct odometer reading
when refueling the vehicle at authorized refueling sites, and when
the vehicle is returned. In the event that incorrect odometer
reading is reported, agencies shall be assessed a fee whenever the
agency fails to correct the mileage within three (3) business days
of the agency's receipt of the notification that the incorrect
mileage was reported. When circumstances indicate that there was an intentional falsification[ blatant disregard] of the vehicle's actual
odometer reading at the time of refueling, a fee shall be assessed
to the agency even though the agency corrected the error within
three (3) days of the notification.
(e) Return vehicles with a full tank of fuel. Agencies shall be assessed a fee for vehicles that are returned with less than a full tank of fuel.
(f) Return rental vehicles in good repair and in clean condition.
(i) Agencies shall be assessed a detailing fee for vehicles returned that are in need of extensive cleaning.
(ii) Agencies shall pay the insurance deductible associated with repairs made to a vehicle that is damaged when returned.
(g) Call to extend the reservation in the event that they need to keep rental vehicles longer than scheduled. Agencies shall be assessed a late fee, in addition to applicable daily rental fees, for vehicles that are not returned on time.
(h) Use their best efforts to return rented vehicles during regular office hours. Agencies may be assessed a late fee equal to one day's rental for vehicles that are not returned on time.
(i) Call the daily pool location, at least one hour before the scheduled pick-up time, to cancel the reservation. Agencies shall be assessed a fee for any unused reservation that has not been canceled.
(j) Not place advertising or bumpers
stickers on state vehicles without prior approval from [DFO]the division.
(2) The vehicle shall be inspected upon its return. The agency shall either be held responsible for any damages not acknowledged prior to rental, or any applicable insurance deductibles associated with any repairs to the vehicle.
(3) Agencies are responsible for paying all applicable insurance deductibles whenever a vehicle operated by an authorized driver is involved in an accident.
(4) The [DFO]division shall hold items left in daily rental vehicles for
ten
(10) days. Items not retrieved within the ten-day period
shall be turned over to the
State Surplus Property [Office]Program for sale or disposal.
R27-3-12. Daily Motor Pool Sedans, Four Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle (4x4 SUV), Cargo Van, Multi-Passenger Van and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lease Criteria.
(1) The standard state vehicle is a compact sedan, and shall be the vehicle type most commonly used when conducting state business.
(2) Requests for vehicles other than a compact sedan may be honored in instances where the agency and/or driver is able to identify a specific need in accordance with R27-4-4(4).
(a) Requests for a four wheel drive sport utility vehicle (4x4 SUV) may be granted with written approval from an employee's supervisor.
(b) Requests for a seven-passenger van may be granted in the event that the driver is going to be transporting more than three (3) authorized passengers.
(c) Requests for full-size passenger vans may be granted in the event that the driver is going to be transporting more than (6) six authorized passengers. Under no circumstances shall the total number of occupants exceed the maximum number of passengers recommended by the Division of Risk Management.
(3) Cargo vans shall be used to transport cargo only. Passengers shall not be transported in cargo area of said vehicles.
(4) Non-traditional (alternative) fuel shall be the primary fuel used when driving a bi-fuel or dual- fuel state vehicle. Drivers shall, when practicable, use an alternative fuel when driving a bi-fuel or dual-fuel state vehicle.
R27-3-13. Alcohol and Drugs.
(1) No authorized driver shall operate or
be in actual physical control of a State vehicle in violation of [subsection]Section 41-6a-502, any ordinance that complies with the
requirements of [subsection]Section 41-6a-510, or [subsection]Section 53-3-231.
(2) [Any individual on the list of authorized drivers who is
convicted of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs(DUI),
Reckless Driving or any felony in which a motor vehicle is used,
either on-duty or off-duty, may have his or her state driving
privileges withdrawn, suspended or revoked.
(3) ]No operator of a state vehicle shall
transport alcohol or illegal drugs of any type in a State vehicle
unless they are:
(a) Sworn peace officers, as defined in Section 53-13-102, in the process of investigating criminal activities;
(b) Employees of the
the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control[ Commission] conducting business within the
guidelines of their daily operations; or
(c) investigators for the Department of
Commerce in the process of enforcing the provisions of
Title 58, Chapter 37,[section 58-37], Utah Controlled Substances
Act.
[(4)](3) Except as provided in [paragraph 3]Subsection (2), above, any individual who uses a state
vehicle for the transportation of alcohol or drugs may have his or
her state driving privileges withdrawn, suspended or revoked.
R27-3-14. Violations of Motor Vehicle Laws.
(1) Authorized drivers shall obey all motor vehicle laws while operating a state vehicle.
(2) Any authorized driver who, while operating a state vehicle, receives a citation for violating a motor vehicle law shall immediately report the receipt of the citation to their respective supervisor. Failure to report the receipt of a citation may result in the withdrawal, suspension or revocation of State driving privileges.
(3) Any driver who receives a citation for violating a motor vehicle law while operating a state vehicle shall attend an additional Risk Management-approved mandatory defensive driver training program. The failure to attend the additional mandatory defensive driver training program shall result in the loss of state driving privileges.
(4) Any driver who receives a citation for a violation of motor vehicle laws, shall be personally responsible for paying fines associated with any and all citations. The failure to pay fines associated with citations for the violation of motor vehicle laws may result in the loss of state driving privileges.
(5) Any individual on the list of authorized drivers who is convicted of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), Reckless Driving or any felony in which a motor vehicle is used, either on-duty or off-duty, and whether in the state vehicle or their personal vehicle, may have his or her state driving privileges withdrawn, suspended or revoked.
R27-3-15. Seat Restraint Use.
(1) All operators and passengers in [S]state vehicles shall wear seat belt restraints while in a
moving vehicle.
(2) All children being transported in [S]state vehicles shall be placed in proper safety restraints
for their age and size as stated in [Subsection]Section 41-6a-1803.
R27-3-16. Driver Training.
(1) Any individual shall, prior to the use
of a state vehicle, complete all training required by [DFO or ]the Division of Risk Management,
including, but not limited to, the defensive driver training
program offered through the Division of Risk Management
(or an approved equivalent).
(2) Each agency shall coordinate with the
Division of Risk Management[,] to provide specialty training for vehicles known to possess
unique safety concerns.
(3) Each agency shall require that all employees who operate a state vehicle, or their own vehicles, on state business as an essential function of the job, or all other employees who operate vehicles as part of the performance of state business, comply with the requirements of Division of Risk Management rule R37-1-8(5).
(4) Agencies shall maintain a list of all
employees who have completed the training courses required by [DFO]the division, Division of Risk Management and their
respective agency.
(5) Employees operating state vehicles must have the correct license required for the vehicle they are operating and any special endorsements required in order to operate specialty vehicles.
R27-3-17. Smoking in State Vehicles.
(1) All state vehicles are designated as "nonsmoking". Agencies shall be assessed fees for any damage incurred as a result of smoking in vehicles.
KEY: state vehicle use
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [June 7, 2013]2017
Notice of Continuation: November 6, 2015
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63A-9-401(1)(d)
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jeff Mottishaw at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3601, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at jmottishaw@utah.gov; Simone Rudas at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3240, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at srudas@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.