Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Veterans and Military Affairs
Title R978 - Administration
Rule R978-1 - Rule Governing Veterans' Affairs
Section R978-1-8 - State Benefits

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 978-1-8

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) The department shall assist veterans, their widows and dependents in procurement of all rights and benefits which may accrue to them by reason of military service to the United States in accordance with Section 71-9-1. Specifically, the department shall disseminate information on benefits to veterans and interested parties via:

(a) community outreach

(b) fairs, exhibits and community events

(c) the Utah Veterans Voice publication and other appropriate print and electronic media

(d) the department's public website (http://veterans.utah.gov)

(e) cooperative activities with other veterans organizations

(2) Specific state benefits that the department shall assist veterans and their dependents in securing include:

(a) Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement

(b) Purple Heart Tuition Waiver

(c) Purple Heart Fee Exemption

(d) Scott B Lundell Tuition Waiver for military members' surviving dependents

(e) Honorary high school diplomas

(f) Veteran's license plates

(g) Free use of armories

(h) Fishing license privileges

(i) Special fun tags

(j) America the Beautiful pass

(k) Trax/bus reduced fare cards

(l) Veterans Upward Bound

(m) Utah Veterans with Disabilities Honors Pass

(n) Veterans assistance registry

(o) Resident tuition for state colleges and universities

(p) Such other state benefits to veterans as may be established by statute

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