# Utah Code § 72-9-103: Rulemaking -- Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers -- Adjudicative proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 72-9-103
- **Heading:** Rulemaking -- Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers -- Adjudicative proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 72 / Chapter 72-9 / § 72-9-103

## Text

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules: (a) adopting by reference in whole or in part the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including minimum security requirements for motor carriers; (b) specifying the equipment required to be carried in each tow truck, including limits on loads that may be moved based on equipment capacity and load weight; and (c) providing for the necessary administration and enforcement of this chapter. (2) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the department shall not require a motor carrier to comply with 49 C.F.R. Part 387 Subpart B if the motor carrier is: (i) engaging in or transacting the business of transporting passengers by an intrastate commercial vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 30 passengers; and (ii) a licensed child care provider under Section 26B-2-403. (b) Policies containing motor vehicle liability coverage for a motor carrier described under Subsection (2)(a) shall require minimum coverage of: (i) $1,000,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 20 passengers; or (ii) $1,500,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 30 passengers. (3) The department shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 72-9-101 § 72-9-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-102 § 72-9-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-103 § 72-9-103. Rulemaking -- Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers -- Adjudicative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-104 § 72-9-104. Motor carriers to operate under chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-105 § 72-9-105. Information lettered on vehicle -- Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-106 § 72-9-106. Exemption for public utilities from regulations establishing hours of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-107 § 72-9-107. Medical exemptions for farm vehicle operators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-201 § 72-9-201. Motor Carrier Advisory Board created -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses -- Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-301 § 72-9-301. Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-302 § 72-9-302. Interstate agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-303 § 72-9-303. Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-401 § 72-9-401. Liability of motor carriers for loss or damage to freight.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-402 § 72-9-402. Limitation of time for presenting claims and bringing suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 72-9-403 § 72-9-403. Contribution between connecting motor carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T72_S72_9_403.md)

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