Consumer Protection in Utah

This page covers consumer protection as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what consumer protection protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern consumer protection in Utah

Utah state law

Title 13 › Chapter 20 — New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act UT 13 § 13-20-6
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Title 57 › Chapter 1 — Conveyances UT 57 § 57-1-24.3
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Title 63G › Chapter 2 — Government Records Access and Management Act › Part 3 — Classification UT 63G § 63G-2-305
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Title 13 › Chapter 10a — Music Licensing Practices Act UT 13 § 13-10a-2
Title 13 › Chapter 11 — Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act UT 13 § 13-11-17
Title 13 › Chapter 11 — Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act UT 13 § 13-11-2

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Federal law

Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914
Federal law that established the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for consumer protection in Utah.

Federal Trade Commissionagency
Federal agency that enforces consumer protection laws nationwide and accepts complaints about fraud, scams, identity theft, and deceptive business practices.
Federal Trade Commissionagency
Federal agency that enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and accepts consumer fraud complaints through ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Federal Trade Commissionagency
Federal enforcement agency for the Federal Trade Commission Act; accepts consumer complaints about deceptive advertising, identity theft, and scams through its online complaint portal.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureauagency
Federal agency enforcing laws on credit reports, mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and debt collection; accepts free consumer complaints online.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.