§ 78B-5-508. Allowable claims against exempt property

78B-5-508. Allowable claims against exempt property


(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of this part, but subject to the provisions of the Utah Uniform Consumer Credit Code:

(a) A creditor may levy against exempt property of any kind, except unemployment benefits, to enforce a claim for:

(i) alimony, support, or maintenance;

(ii) unpaid earnings of up to one month's compensation or the full-time equivalent of one month's compensation for personal services of an employee; or

(iii) state or local taxes.

(b) The only deductions that can be withheld from unemployment benefits are those listed in Section 35A-4-103.

(c) A creditor may levy against exempt property to enforce a claim for:

(i) the purchase price of the property or a loan made for the purpose of enabling an individual to purchase the specific property used for that purpose;

(ii) labor or materials furnished to make, repair, improve, preserve, store, or transport the specific property; and

(iii) a special assessment imposed to defray costs of a public improvement benefiting the property.

(2) This section does not affect the right to enforce any statutory lien or security interest in exempt property.