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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 13 - Commerce and Trade » Chapter 5a - Unfair Competition Act » Section 103 – Private action for unfair competition.
13-5a-103. Private action for unfair competition.

  • (1)
    • (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person injured by unfair competition may bring a private cause of action against a person who engages in unfair competition.
    • (b) In an action under this Subsection (1), a person injured by unfair competition may recover:
      • (i) actual damages;
      • (ii) costs and attorney fees; and
      • (iii) if the court determines that the circumstances are appropriate, punitive damages.
  • (2) A person may not bring an action described in Subsection (1) against:
    • (a) a depository institution; or
    • (b) an entity that:
      • (i) controls a depository institution;
      • (ii) is controlled by an entity that controls a depository institution; or
      • (iii) is controlled by a depository institution.

Enacted by Chapter 372, 2004 General Session