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Utah Code § 13-78-104

Penalties and enforcement -- Powers -- Legal counsel -- Fees

Amended by Chapter 95, 2026 General Session

(1)

(a) In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection:

(i) the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; and

(ii) the division may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter.

(b) In a court action by the division to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may:

(i) declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter;

(ii) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter;

(iii) order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;

(iv) order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;

(v) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or

(vi) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.

(2) If a court 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.

(3)

(a) A person that violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation.

(b) The court may impose a civil penalty authorized under this section in any civil action brought by the division.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.