This bill addresses the unauthorized practice of law.
This bill:
- defines terms related to the unauthorized practice of law;
- allows the court to take certain actions when a person is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law before the court;
- allows a civil action to be brought for the unauthorized practice law;
- establishes a criminal penalty for the unauthorized practice of law;
- clarifies that the statutory provisions regarding the unauthorized practice of law do not limit the Supreme Court's authority to regulate the practice of law;
- provides a three-year statute of limitations for a civil action for the unauthorized practice of law and the exceptions to the statute of limitations;
- reorganizes the three-year statute of limitations for certain actions; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 78A-9-103, 78B-2-305
Substitute #1: 78A-9-103, 78B-2-305