Utah Code § 26B-2-901: Division of Licensing and Background Checks.

(1) There is created the Division of Licensing and Background Checks within the department.

(2) The division shall be the licensing and background screening authority for the department, and is vested with all the powers, duties, and responsibilities described in:

(a) this part;

(b) Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection;

(c) Part 4, Child Care Licensing; and

(d) Part 6, Mammography Quality Assurance.

(3) The executive director shall appoint the director of the division.

(4) There are created within the division the Office of Licensing and the Office of Background Processing.