Utah § 51-7-22.5 - Enforcement.

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§ 51-7-22.5. Enforcement.

Effective 7/1/2024
51-7-22.5.  Enforcement.
(1)Whenever it appears to the council that any person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule issued under authority of this chapter:
(a)the council may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, or a court with jurisdiction in another state, to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule under this chapter; and
(b)upon a proper showing in an action brought under this section, the court may:
(i)issue a permanent or temporary, prohibitory, or mandatory injunction;
(ii)issue a restraining order or writ of mandamus or other extraordinary writ;
(iii)enter a declaratory judgment;
(iv)order disgorgement;
(v)order rescission;
(vi)impose a fine of not more than $50,000 for each violation of the chapter; or
(vii)provide any other relief that the court considers appropriate.
(2)An indictment or information may not be returned nor may a civil complaint be filed under this chapter more than five years after discovery of the alleged violation.


Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session

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