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Drinking Water Restructuring Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:

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{and} ▸ requires the director of the Division of Drinking Water to report to a legislative committee if the director brings a civil action that may result in a receivership or divestment for a public H water system supplier;

and B ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.

0 Money Appropriated in this Bill:

6 HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 None Other Special Clauses:

19-4-10619-4-106, , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 238 19-4-10919-4-109, , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 BeH.B. it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

69 Enrolled Copy Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

19-4-106.19-4-106 .

(3) The director may authorize employees or agents of the department, after reasonable notice and presentation of credentials, to enter any part of a public water system at reasonable times to inspect - 2 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 the facilities and water quality records required by board rules, conduct sanitary surveys, take samples, and investigate the standard of operation and service delivered by public water systems.

(5) If the director brings a civil action under Subsection 19-4-109(8) that may result in a court- order2 for- aEnrolled receivershipCopy orH.B. divestment described in Subsection 19-4-109(8)(c), the director shall report the status of the civil action to:

69 court order for a receivership or divestment described in Subsection 19-4-109(8)(c), the director shall report the status of the civil action to:

[(5)[(5)(a) (a) The director shall study how water providers, municipalities, counties, and state agencies may find greater efficiencies through improved coordination, consolidation, and regionalization related to:] [(i) water use and conservation;

and] [(ii) consult with a diverse group consisting of water providers, state agencies, local governments, and relevant stakeholders to help the director conduct the study and develop recommendations described in this Subsection (5).] [(d) On or before October 30, 2024, the director shall provide a written report of the study's findings, including any recommended legislative action, to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.] - 3 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 Section 2.

19-4-109.19-4-109 .

(2)(2)(a) (a) A person [who] that violates this chapter, a rule or order issued under the authority of this chapter, or the terms of a permit or other administrative authorization issued under the authority of this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty:

(i)- not3 to- exceedH.B. $1,000 per day per violation, with respect to a public water system serving a population of less than 10,000 individuals;

69 Enrolled Copy (i) not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation, with respect to a public water system serving a population of less than 10,000 individuals;

(7)(7)(a) - 4 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 (a) A person who, with criminal negligence, violates any rule or order made or issued pursuant to this chapter, or with criminal negligence fails to take corrective action required by an order, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 per day for each day of violation.

(8)(8)(a) (a) The director may bring a civil action for appropriate relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, for a violation for which the director is authorized to issue a compliance order under Subsection 19-4-106(2)(d) or Section 19-4-107.

(i) appoint a receiver for a supplier in accordance with Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule- 66,4 to- implementEnrolled aCopy correctiveH.B. or remedial action for a violation described in Subsection (8)(a) if:

69 Rule 66, to implement a corrective or remedial action for a violation described in Subsection (8)(a) if:

(9)(9)(a) (a) The attorney general is the legal advisor for the board and the director and shall defend them in an action or proceeding brought against the board or director.

- 5 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 (10) If a person fails to comply with a cease and desist order that is not subject to a stay pending administrative or judicial review, the director may initiate an action for and be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent further or continued violation of the order.

(12)(12)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (12)(b), a penalty assessed and collected under the authority of this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.

Effective date.

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