Utah § 13-34-113 - Private right of action.

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§ 13-34-113. Private right of action.

Effective 1/1/2024
13-34-113.  Private right of action.
(1) A person may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against a postsecondary school that does not comply with this chapter.
(2) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that a postsecondary school violated this chapter, a person who brings an action under Subsection (1) is entitled to:
(a) declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this chapter;
(b) injunctive relief;
(c) rescission of a contract;
(d) for a loss suffered as a result of a violation of this chapter, an amount equal to the greater of:
(i) actual damages; or
(ii) $2,000; and
(e) an award of reasonable attorney fees and court costs.


Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 458, 2023 General Session

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

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