Utah Code § 67-1b-103
§ 67-1b-103. Applicability.
(1) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter applies when there is a transition from the administration of one governor to the administration of the next governor following a regular general election at which a new governor is elected. (2) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply: (a) to a transition from the administration of one governor to the administration of another governor due to a vacancy in the office of governor under Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 11; or (b) if the successful candidate for governor is the incumbent governor.