# Utah Code § 63G-7-101: Title -- Scope of waivers and retentions of immunity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_101

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 63G-7-101
- **Heading:** Title -- Scope of waivers and retentions of immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-7 / § 63G-7-101

## Text

(1) This chapter is known as the "Governmental Immunity Act of Utah." (2) The scope of the waivers and retentions of immunity found in this comprehensive chapter: (a) applies to all functions of government, no matter how labeled; and (b) governs all claims against governmental entities or against their employees or agents arising out of the performance of the employee's duties, within the scope of employment, or under color of authority. (3) A governmental entity and an employee of a governmental entity retain immunity from suit unless that immunity has been expressly waived in this chapter. (4) A governmental entity and an employee of a governmental entity retain immunity from suit if an injury arises out of or in connection with, or results from, conduct or a condition described in Subsection 63G-7-201(3) or (4), even if immunity from suit for the injury is waived under Section 63G-7-301.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 63G-7-101 § 63G-7-101. Title -- Scope of waivers and retentions of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-102 § 63G-7-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-201 § 63G-7-201. Immunity of governmental entities and employees from suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-202 § 63G-7-202. Act provisions not construed as admission or denial of liability -- Effect of waiver of immunity -- Exclusive remedy -- Joinder of employee -- Limitations on personal liability -- Public duty does not create specific duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-203 § 63G-7-203. Exemptions for certain actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-301 § 63G-7-301. Waivers of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-302 § 63G-7-302. Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-401 § 63G-7-401. When a claim arises -- Notice of claim requirements -- Governmental entity statement -- Limits on challenging notice of claim or summons and complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-402 § 63G-7-402. Time for filing notice of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-403 § 63G-7-403. Notifying of the receipt of a notice of claim -- Action in district court -- Time for commencing action -- Commencing action after time limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_403.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-501 § 63G-7-501. Actions brought under this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_501.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-502 § 63G-7-502. Venue of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_502.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-601 § 63G-7-601. Actions governed by Utah Rules of Civil Procedure -- Undertaking required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_601.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-602 § 63G-7-602. Compromise and settlement of claims by political subdivision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_602.md)

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