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This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the State Fair Park Authority, primarily by updating definitions and procedures. Key changes include expanding the definition of "distribution center" to include facilities like rail, intermodal, customs clearance, and foreign trade zones, and introducing a definition for "GIS boundary file" which is a digital format for geographic data. The bill also clarifies how boundaries of project areas can be adjusted, allowing for minor administrative adjustments and specifying that boundary adjustments for the UIPA's jurisdictional land must be recorded. Additionally, it updates language regarding the preparation and content of project area plans, allowing for more flexible boundary descriptions and clarifying the process for challenging these plans. For the State Fair Park Authority, the bill makes minor adjustments to procurement exceptions and clarifies the process for acquiring new land and entering into agreements with municipalities for increased services. The bill also specifies an effective date, either May 6, 2026, or upon earlier legislative approval.

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