Full text of Utah Utah Code § 13-77-105 — Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-77-105. Enforcement.
Effective 5/7/2025 13-77-105.
Enforcement.
(1)
A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of Subsection 13-11-4(1).
(2)
The division shall administer and enforce this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection.
(3)
The attorney general shall:
(a)
give legal advice to the division regarding the division's responsibilities under this chapter; and
(b)
act as counsel for the division in the exercise of the division's responsibilities under this chapter.
(4)
In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection:
(a)
the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; and
(b)
the division may bring an action in court to enforce this chapter.
(5)
In an action brought by the division to enforce this chapter, the court may:
(a)
declare that an act or practice violates this chapter;
(b)
issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter;
(c)
order disgorgement of money received in violation of this chapter;
(d)
order payment of disgorged money to an individual injured by a violation of this chapter;
(e)
impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or
(f)
award other reasonable and necessary relief.
(6)
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.
(7)
(a)
A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation.
(b)
The attorney general may impose a civil penalty authorized under this section in any civil action brought on behalf of the division.
Section 13-77-105 ("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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