Utah HB493: Consumer Products Amendments

What the bill says

An act or practice violates a provision of this chapter; (ii) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter; (iii) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or (iv) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary. (3) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division: (a) reasonable attorney fees; (b) court costs; and (c) investigative fees. (4) (a) A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penal.

From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:

an act or practice violates a provision of this chapter; (ii) issue an injunction for a violation of this chapter; (iii) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter; or (iv) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary. (3) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division: (a) reasonable attorney fees; (b) court costs; and (c) investigative fees. (4) (a) A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation. (b) A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division. (5) All money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-8 . Section 7. Effective Date. This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026 . 3-12-26 12:24 PM

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Sponsors

• Sawyer, Jake (R, 9) · primary sponsor
• Millner, Ann (R, 5)
• (R, 54)