§ 67-19e-102. Definitions -- Application of chapter -- Exceptions.

(1) In addition to the definitions found in Section 67-19-3, the following definitions apply to this chapter.

(a) "Administrative law judge" means an individual who is employed or contracted by a state agency that:

(i) presides over or conducts formal administrative hearings on behalf of an agency;

(ii) has the power to administer oaths, rule on the admissibility of evidence, take testimony, evaluate evidence, and make determinations of fact; and

(iii) issues written orders, rulings, or final decisions on behalf of an agency.

(b) "Administrative law judge" does not mean:

(i) an individual who reviews an order or ruling of an administrative law judge; or

(ii) the executive director of a state agency.

(c) "Committee" means the Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee created in Section 67-19e-108.

(2) This chapter applies to all agencies of the state except the:

(a) Board of Pardons and Parole;

(b) Department of Corrections; and

(c) State Tax Commission.

Enacted by Chapter 165, 2013 General Session