Utah § 54-7-29 - Actions to recover fines and penalties.
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§ 54-7-29. Actions to recover fines and penalties.
Actions to recover penalties under this title shall be brought in the name of the state of Utah. In any such action all penalties incurred up to the time of commencing the same may be sued for and recovered. All fines and penalties recovered by the state in any such action, together with cost thereof, shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the General Fund. Any such action may be compromised or discontinued on application of the commission upon such terms as the court shall approve and order.
No Change Since 1953
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 54-7-29
What does Utah Code § 54-7-29 cover?
Section 54-7-29 ("Actions to recover fines and penalties.") 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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