Utah Code 13-39-302. Civil action for violation
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(1) For a violation of Section 13-39-202, an action may be brought by:
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.