DAR File No. 41454

This notice was published in the May 1, 2017, issue (Vol. 2017, No. 9) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Technology Services, Administration

Rule R895-3

Computer Software Licensing, Copyright, Control, Retention, and Transfer

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 41454
Filed: 04/06/2017 09:20:51 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is issued by the Chief Information Officer under the authority of Section 63F-1-206 of the Technology Governance Act and in accordance with Section 63G-3-201 of the Utah Rulemaking Act. The purpose of this rule is to establish the State of Utah's position and its intent to: 1) comply with computer software licensing agreements and applicable federal laws, including copyright and patent laws; 2) define the methods by which the State of Utah (State) will control and protect computer software; and 3) establish the State's right, title and interest in state-developed computer software, including the sale and transfer of such software under certain conditions.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments were received during and since the last five-year review of the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The statutes, Section 63F-1-206 and 63G-3-201, still require this rule. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Technology Services
Administration
Room 6000 STATE OFFICE BUILDING
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Stephanie Weteling at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3284, by FAX at 801-538-3622, or by Internet E-mail at stephanie@utah.gov

Effective:

04/06/2017

Authorized by:

Michael Hussey, Executive Director and CIO


Additional Information

More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2017/b20170501.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Stephanie Weteling at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3284, by FAX at 801-538-3622, or by Internet E-mail at stephanie@utah.gov.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.