Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), the division may enforce the provisions of this chapter by:
(a) conducting an investigation into an alleged violation of this chapter;
(b) issuing a cease and desist order against a further violation of this chapter;
(c) imposing an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; and
(d) the division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce a provision of this chapter.
(2) In a court action by the division to enforce a provision of this chapter, the court may:
(a) declare that an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter;
(b) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter;
(c) order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;
(d) order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;
(e) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or
(f) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.
(3) The division shall, in its discretion:
(a) deposit an administrative fine collected under Subsection (1)(c) in the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-8; or
(b) distribute an administrative fine collected under Subsection (1)(c) to a customer adversely affected by the solar retailer's failure or violation resulting in a fine under Subsection (1)(c), if the division has conducted an administrative proceeding resulting in a determination of the appropriateness and amount of any distribution to a customer.
(4) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to affect:
(a) a remedy a customer has independent of this chapter; or
(b) the division's ability or authority to enforce any other law or regulation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 13. Commerce and Trade § 13-52-301. Division enforcement authority--Administrative fine - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-13-commerce-and-trade/ut-code-sect-13-52-301/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)