Utah Code 57-23-10. Prosecution — Penalties
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(1) The director may refer any available evidence concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order under this chapter to the attorney general or the appropriate prosecuting attorney, who may, in turn, institute the appropriate civil or criminal proceedings under this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 57-23-10
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.(3) For purposes of applying
Title 13, Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act , any material violation of the provisions of this chapter constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice or unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce.(4) The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and nonexclusive, and do not affect any other remedy available at law.