34-44-301. Failure to pay commission.

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(1)A sales representative may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against a principal for failure by the principal to comply with:

(a)any provision of an agreement relating to the payment of commission; or

(b)Subsection 34-44-202(1) or

(2).

(2)If a principal is found liable under Subsection

(1), the principal is liable to the sales representative for:

(a)three times an amount calculated by:

(i)determining the sum of unpaid commission owed to the sales representative; and

(ii)subtracting from the amount determined under Subsection (2)(a)(i) money the sales representative owes the principal;

(b)reasonable attorney fees; and

(c)court costs.

Enacted by Chapter 65 , 2007 General Session