13-82-301. Administration and enforcement -- Powers -- Legal counsel -- Fees.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(1)The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2 , Division of Consumer Protection.

(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 of competent 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)impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or

(iv)award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.

(3)If a court of competent jurisdiction 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.

(a)A person who 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)A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division.

(5)All money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-8 .

Enacted by Chapter 205 , 2026 General Session