Utah § 52-4-303 - Enforcement of chapter -- Suit to compel compliance.

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§ 52-4-303. Enforcement of chapter -- Suit to compel compliance.

52-4-303.  Enforcement of chapter -- Suit to compel compliance.
(1) The attorney general and county attorneys of the state shall enforce this chapter.
(2) The attorney general shall, on at least a yearly basis, provide notice to all public bodies that are subject to this chapter of any material changes to the requirements for the conduct of meetings under this chapter.
(3) A person denied any right under this chapter may commence suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to:
(a) compel compliance with or enjoin violations of this chapter; or
(b) determine the chapter's applicability to discussions or decisions of a public body.
(4) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and court costs to a successful plaintiff.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2006 General Session
Amended by Chapter 263, 2006 General Session

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

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