11-17-17 - State universities granted same powers as municipalities and counties -- Authority to issue bonds.
11-17-17. State universities granted same powers as municipalities and counties --Authority to issue bonds.
(1) The State Board of Regents may, on behalf of the University of Utah and Utah StateUniversity exercise all powers granted to municipalities and counties pursuant to this chapter,except as provided in Subsection (2).
(2) The board may not issue bonds in excess of $10,000,000 in any one fiscal year underthis chapter on behalf of either institution as the borrower without prior approval from theLegislature.
(3) Refunding bonds are exempt from the requirements of Subsection (2) if:
(a) the bonds are issued to reduce debt service costs; and
(b) the refunding bonds mature during the same time frame as the original obligation.
Amended by Chapter 4, 1993 General Session
Amended by Chapter 67, 1993 General Session