the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; and
(ii)
the division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter.
(b)
In a court action by the division to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may:
(i)
declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter;
(ii)
issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter;
(iii)
order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;
(iv)
order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;
(v)
impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or
(vi)
award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.
(3)
If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division:
(a)
reasonable attorney fees;
(b)
court costs; and
(c)
investigative fees.
(4)
(a)
A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b)
A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division.
(5)
All money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-109.
Section 13-65-203 ("Enforcement.") 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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