53H-7-204. Cause of action.
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Effective 10/14/2025
53H-7-204. Cause of action.
(1)The following persons may bring an action in a state court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this part or to recover compensatory damages, reasonable court costs, or reasonable attorney fees:
(a)the attorney general; or
(b)a person claiming that the person's rights, as described in this part, were violated.
(2)In an action brought under this part, if the court finds a violation of this part, the court:
(a)shall enjoin the violation;
(b)shall, if a person whose rights, as described in this part, were violated brought the action, award the person:
(i)at least $500 for an initial violation; and
(ii)if the person notifies the institution of the violation, $50 for each day the violation continues after the notification; and
(c)may award a prevailing plaintiff:
(i)compensatory damages;
(ii)reasonable court costs; or
(iii)reasonable attorney fees.
(3)Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah , an institution that violates this part is not immune from suit or liability for the violation.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8 , 2025 Special Session 1