Utah § 13-49-402 - Violations -- Actions by division.
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§ 13-49-402. Violations -- Actions by division.
Effective 5/6/2026 13-49-402.
Violations -- Actions by division.
(1)
In addition to the division's enforcement powers described in Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection:
(a)
the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for a violation of this chapter; and
(b)
the division may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter.
(2)
In a court action the division brings to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may:
(a)
declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter;
(b)
issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter;
(c)
order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;
(d)
order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;
(e)
impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or
(f)
award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.
(3)
(a)
A person that intentionally violates this chapter:
(i)
is guilty of a class A misdemeanor; and
(ii)
may be fined up to $10,000.
(b)
A person intentionally violates this part if the violation occurs after the division, attorney general, or a district or county attorney notifies the person by certified mail that the person is in violation of this chapter.
Section 13-49-402 ("Violations -- Actions by division.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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