Utah § 13-11-16 - Investigatory powers of the division.

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§ 13-11-16. Investigatory powers of the division.

Effective 5/6/2026
13-11-16.  Investigatory powers of the division.
(1)If the division has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in an act or practice that violates this chapter, the division may investigate and otherwise act in accordance with Sections 13-2-106 and 13-2-107 and other provisions of this chapter.
(2)
(a)If the matter that the division subpoenas is located outside this state, the person subpoenaed may either make the matter available to the division at a convenient location within the state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the division or the division's representative to examine the matter at the place where the matter is located.
(b)The division may designate representatives, including officials of the state in which the matter is located, to inspect the matter on the division's behalf, and may respond to similar requests from officials of other states.
(3)Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected, the division may apply to the court for an order compelling compliance.
(4)In the event a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, testimony and evidence from the witness may be compelled in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 22b, Grants of Immunity.


Amended by Chapter 95, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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