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Utah Code Title 51. Public Funds and Accounts § 51-7-22.5. Enforcement

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Whenever it appears to the council that any person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule issued under authority of this chapter:

(a) the council may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, or a court with jurisdiction in another state, to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule under this chapter; and

(b) upon a proper showing in an action brought under this section, the court may:

(i) issue a permanent or temporary, prohibitory, or mandatory injunction;

(ii) issue a restraining order or writ of mandamus or other extraordinary writ;

(iii) enter a declaratory judgment;

(iv) order disgorgement;

(v) order rescission;

(vi) impose a fine of not more than $50,000 for each violation of the chapter; or

(vii) provide any other relief that the court considers appropriate.

(2) An indictment or information may not be returned nor may a civil complaint be filed under this chapter more than five years after discovery of the alleged violation.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 51. Public Funds and Accounts § 51-7-22.5. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-51-public-funds-and-accounts/ut-code-sect-51-7-22-5/

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