Problematic Permitting Is More Than Just Annoying
When the permitting process is too complicated, too expensive, or takes too long to accomplish, it's more than just a headache—it can be downright dangerous.
What COVID-19 has taught us about short-term rental regulations
Should people be able to rent out a portion of their home on a short term basis? There's no reason to prohibit it and coming out of COVID-19, people may need to.
2020 Improvements to Utah’s Medical Cannabis Law
Here are the main improvements made to Utah's medical cannabis program in 2020.
When Gun Owners Become Felons in Utah
In Utah, you're an automatic felon if you are a lawful gun owner who decides to use an illegal drug. That needs to change.
Is THC vaping the new Typhoid Mary?
As a people, we scare easily. But THC is medicine for many in Utah, and the vaping method of administration is essential. Further, we’re on the cusp of launching a new medical cannabis industry in Utah—one that will be highly...
A Few Good Laws Going Into Effect Today
Here are a few positive new laws that go into effect today in Utah.
How did Gun Control Fare in the 2019 Session?
As you may recall, in the spring of last year, quite a few pieces of gun control legislation were proposed to be run in the 2019 legislative session. How did these bills fare?
The Legislature Talked About….. Sex?
Three different unconstitutional statutes dealing with private sexual conduct were repealed this year by the Utah Legislature.
Improvements to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act
Last November, Utah voters passed Prop 2. A month later, Governor Herbert called the Legislature into a special session to pass an amended version of what voters had passed — a proposal that had some additional limitations but...
Several Successful Licensure Reforms in Utah
The Legislature passed a number of great bills to help more Utahns access occupational licenses.