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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A taxpayer may bring a civil suit against the commission for recovery of actual damages and costs incurred by the taxpayer if:
(a) the commission or one of its employees intentionally or recklessly takes possession of a taxpayer's property in disregard of its published procedures, laws, or rules; or
(b) otherwise intentionally or recklessly disregards published procedures, laws, or rules.
(2) An award of actual damages and court costs in a suit under this section may not exceed $100,000.
(3) If the court finds that the civil action brought by the taxpayer is frivolous, the court may impose a penalty of up to $10,000 against the taxpayer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 59. Revenue and Taxation § 59-1-1005. Suits against commission and its employees - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-59-revenue-and-taxation/ut-code-sect-59-1-1005/
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