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Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-44a-402. Authority to assess penalty

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

(1) After a proceeding pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, and Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, the division may impose an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 for unprofessional or unlawful conduct under this chapter in accordance with a fine schedule established by rule.

(2) The assessment of a penalty under this section does not affect any other action the division is authorized to take regarding a license issued under this chapter.

(3) The division may impose an administrative penalty of up to $500 for any violation of Subsection 58-44a-501(2), (3), or (4), consistent with Section 58-44a-503.

(4)(a) The director may collect a penalty that is not paid by:

(i) referring the matter to a collection agency; or

(ii) bringing an action in the district court of the county where the person against whom the penalty is imposed resides or in the county where the office of the director is located.

(b) A county attorney or the attorney general of the state shall provide legal assistance and advice to the director in an action to collect a penalty.

(c) A court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party in an action brought by the division to collect a penalty.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-44a-402. Authority to assess penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-58-occupations-and-professions/ut-code-sect-58-44a-402/

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