(1) For a violation of Section 13-39-202, an action may be brought by:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 13-39-302

  • Contact point: means an electronic identification to which a communication may be sent, including:
         (2)(a) an email address;
         (2)(b) an instant message identity, subject to rules made by the unit under Subsection 13-39-203(1);
         (2)(c) a mobile or other telephone number;
         (2)(d) a facsimile number; or
         (2)(e) an electronic address:
              (2)(e)(i) similar to a contact point listed in this Subsection (2); and
              (2)(e)(ii) defined as a contact point by rule made by the unit under Subsection 13-39-203(1). See Utah Code 13-39-102
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
     (1)(a) a user of a contact point or domain name registered with the division under Section 13-39-201; or
     (1)(b) a legal guardian of a user described in Subsection (1)(a).
(2) In each action under Subsection (1):

     (2)(a) a person described in Subsection (1) may recover the greater of:

          (2)(a)(i) actual damages; or
          (2)(a)(ii) $1,000 for each communication sent in violation of Section 13-39-202; and
     (2)(b) the prevailing party shall be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees.