Utah Code 17-22-9.5 requires county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, effectively preempting sanctuary policies through HB 497 enforcement provisions.
Utah Code 17-22-9.5, enacted as part of HB 497 (2011), directs county sheriffs to make reasonable efforts to determine the immigration status of persons booked into jail for felonies or class A misdemeanors and to share information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The statute requires verification through Secure Communities or comparable systems and prohibits restrictions on communication with federal authorities consistent with 8 U.S.C. 1373. While HB 116 (2011) created a state-level guest worker framework, the cooperation mandate in 17-22-9.5 limits sanctuary practices by political subdivisions. Local policies that obstruct federal information-sharing risk legal challenge.
Local jurisdictions adopting non-cooperation policies that conflict with state law or 8 U.S.C. 1373 may face state enforcement actions, civil suits, or loss of cooperative agreements with federal partners.
West Valley City, UT
Driveways must be constructed of approved hard-surface material such as concrete or asphalt; new or widened driveways require a curb-cut permit from Public W...
West Valley City, UT
On-street parking is generally allowed but vehicles cannot remain parked in the same spot for more than 48 hours; posted restrictions and snow ordinances apply.
West Valley City, UT
Residential EV charger installation requires an electrical permit; Utah state law protects EV charging rights in HOAs and encourages public charging infrastr...
West Valley City, UT
Overnight parking on city streets is generally permitted subject to the 48-hour rule; no blanket overnight ban exists but snow-route restrictions apply in wi...
West Valley City, UT
West Valley City may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
West Valley City, UT
Backyard fires in West Valley City are limited to approved enclosed fire pits burning clean wood or propane. Open burning prohibited year-round. No burning o...
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