Procedures related to an award to a reporter.

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  • (1) If the commission determines to make an award under Section 61-1-106, the commission shall make the award in accordance with a procedure adopted by the division by rule.
  • (2) A contract with the commission is not necessary for a reporter to receive an award under Section 61-1-106, unless otherwise required by the division by rule made under Subsection (1).
  • (3) A reporter who makes a claim for an award under this section may hire an attorney to represent the reporter.
  • (4)
    • (a) The commission has discretion when making a determination under this section or Section 61-1-106, including whether, to whom, or in what amount to make an award.
    • (b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, a person aggrieved by a determination of the commission, except for a determination of the amount of the award, may appeal the determination in the same manner as a formal adjudicative proceeding.
  • (5) This part may not be construed to require the division or commission to compensate a reporter for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held under this chapter.
  • (6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make the rules described in Subsection (1) and Subsection 61-1-106(3) consistent with this part.




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