# Utah Code § 19-3-108.1: Powers and duties of director

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_108.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 19-3-108.1
- **Heading:** Powers and duties of director
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 19 / Chapter 19-3 / § 19-3-108.1

## Text

(1) The director shall, in connection with this chapter and rules of the board adopted under this part: (a) develop programs to promote and protect the public from radiation sources in the state; (b) advise, consult, cooperate with, and provide technical assistance to another agency, a state, the federal government, a political subdivision, an industry, or another person in carrying out this part; (c) receive specifications or other information relating to a licensing application for radioactive material or registration of a radiation source for review, approval, disapproval, or termination; (d) issue a permit, license, registration, certification, or other administrative authorization; (e) review and approve a plan; (f) assess a penalty in accordance with Section 19-3-109; (g) impound radioactive material under Section 19-3-111; (h) issue an order necessary to enforce this part; (i) enforce an order by an appropriate administrative and judicial proceeding; and (j) institute a judicial proceeding to secure compliance with this part. (2) The director may: (a) cooperate with any person in studies, research, or demonstration projects regarding radioactive waste management or control of radiation sources; (b) employ employees as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this part; (c) subject to Subsection 19-3-103.1(2)(b), settle or compromise any administrative or civil action initiated to compel compliance with this part and rules adopted under this part; and (d) authorize employees or representatives of the department to enter, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in and upon public or private property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions and records concerning radiation sources and as otherwise authorized by this part.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 19-3-102 § 19-3-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_102.md)
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- [Utah Code § 19-3-103.7 § 19-3-103.7. Prohibition of certain radioactive wastes -- Alternative classification -- Concentrated depleted uranium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_103.7.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-104 § 19-3-104. Registration and licensing of radiation sources by department -- Assessment of fees -- Rulemaking authority and procedure -- Siting criteria -- Indirect and direct costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-105 § 19-3-105. Definitions -- Legislative and gubernatorial approval required for radioactive waste license -- Exceptions -- Application for new, renewed, or amended license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-106 § 19-3-106. Fee for commercial radioactive waste disposal or treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-106.2 § 19-3-106.2. Perpetual care and maintenance of commercial radioactive waste disposal facilities -- Radioactive Waste Perpetual Care and Maintenance Account created -- Contents -- Use of restricted account money -- Evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_106.2.md)
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- [Utah Code § 19-3-107 § 19-3-107. State radioactive waste plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-108.1 § 19-3-108.1. Powers and duties of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_108.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-109 § 19-3-109. Civil penalties -- Appeals -- Reimbursement for expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-110 § 19-3-110. Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-111 § 19-3-111. Impounding of radioactive material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-3-112 § 19-3-112. Notification by the department to certain persons of release of radiation from Nevada Test Site -- Notification to certain news outlets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_3_112.md)

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