Obligor presumed to have notice of department's rights -- Authority to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and compel witnesses and production of documents -- Recovery of attorney fees, costs, and interest -- Rulemaking authority -- Administrative procedures.

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  • (1) An obligor is presumed to have received notice of the rights of the department under this part upon engaging in this state in any of the acts described in Subsections 35A-3-603(3) and (4) or Section 76-8-1203, 76-8-1204, or 76-8-1205.
  • (2) For the purposes of this part, the department may administer oaths and certify official acts, issue subpoenas, and compel witnesses and the production of business records, documents, and evidence.
  • (3)
    • (a) Except when an overpayment results from administrative error, the department may recover from the obligor:
      • (i) reasonable attorneys' fees;
      • (ii) costs incurred in pursuing administrative remedies under this part; and
      • (iii) interest at the rate of 1% a month accruing from the date an administrative or judicial order is issued determining the amount due under this part.
    • (b) The department may recover interest, attorney fees, and costs, if notice of the assessment has been included in a notice of agency action issued in compliance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
  • (4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make, amend, and enforce rules to carry out the provisions of this part.
  • (5) Service of all notices and orders under this part shall comply with:
    • (a)Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act;
    • (b) Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; or
    • (c) rules made by the department under this part in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that meet standards required by due process.




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