Utah Code § 13-78-104

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

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