Utah § 19-1-507 - Civil action.

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§ 19-1-507. Civil action.

Effective 5/6/2026
19-1-507.  Civil action.
(1)The attorney general or a person may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek:
(a)an injunction to enforce this part; and
(b)if the action is brought by the attorney general, a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day this part is violated.
(2)In an action brought under this section, a court may:
(a)order injunctive relief;
(b)impose a civil penalty to the extent provided in Subsection (1);
(c)award attorney fees and costs to the attorney general or person who brings the civil action, if the attorney general or person prevails; or
(d)take a combination of actions under this Subsection (2).
(3)Except as provided in Subsection 19-1-303.5(2) and unless prohibited by federal law, the department shall deposit all money collected from a civil penalty imposed under this section into the General Fund.


Amended by Chapter 434, 2026 General Session

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