AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Property Rights Ombudsman

SERIES: 26501
TITLE: Land use advisory opinions
DATES: 2006-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date case is closed

DESCRIPTION: These records support the agency's function to help citizens and government agencies understand and comply with land use and property rights laws (Utah Code 13-43-203(1)(2015)). Records document the process of responding to requests made for advisory opinions (Utah Code 13-43-206) and may include the formal legal opinions rendered as guidance in enforcing, obeying, and interpreting land use laws, as well as any related records.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Formal opinion records, GRS-1722

AUTHORIZED: 03/28/2016

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years after final action and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 8 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years after final action and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

These case files may contain information useful to researchers interested in the development and implementation of land use laws in Utah. These records also provide documentation of citizens exercising their right to request advisory opinions (Utah Code 13-43-205(1)(2014)).

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Utah Code 63G-2-305(17 & 18)(2015)

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