(1) Whenever the attorney general has reason to believe that any person is using or is about to use any method, act, or practice in violation of the provisions of this part, and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action against the person to restrain or enjoin the use of such method, act, or practice.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 13-60-207

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • 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
(2) In addition to restraining or enjoining the use of a method, act, or practice, the court may, after June 30, 2003, require the payment of:

     (2)(a) a civil fine of not more than $25,000 for each separate intentional violation; and
     (2)(b) reasonable costs of investigation and litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.