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UT Code § 78B-6-1405 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 14 - Citizen Participation in Government Act|Section 1405 - Counter actions -- Attorney fees -- Damages.

78B-6-1405. Counter actions -- Attorney fees -- Damages.    (1) A defendant in an action involving public participation in the process of government may maintain an action, claim, cross-claim, or counterclaim to recover:   (a) costs and reasonable attorney fees, upon a demonstration that the action involving public participation in the process of government was commenced or continued without a substantial basis in fact and law and could not be supported by a substantial argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; and     (b) other compensatory damages upon an additional demonstration that the action involving public participation in the process of government was commenced or continued for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, punishing, or otherwise maliciously inhibiting the free exercise of rights granted under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.       (2) Nothing in this section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by law.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1501 - Title.

78B-6-1501. Title.  This part is known as the "Structured Settlement Protection Act."  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1503 - Required disclosures to payee.

78B-6-1503. Required disclosures to payee.  Not less than three days prior to the date on which a payee signs a transfer agreement, the transferee shall provide to the payee a separate disclosure statement, in bold type no smaller than 14 point, setting forth:  (1) the amounts and due dates of the structured settlement payments to be transferred;     (2) the aggregate amount of the payments;     (3) the discounted present value of the payments to be transferred, which shall be identified as the "calculation of current value of the transferred structured settlement payments under federal standards for valuing annuities," and the amount of the Applicable Federal Rate used in calculating the discounted present value;     (4) the gross advance amount;     (5) an itemized listing of all applicable transfer expenses, other than attorney fees and related disbursements payable in connection with the transferee's application for approval of the transfer, and the transferee's best estimate of the amount of any of the fees and disbursements;     (6) the net advance amount;     (7) the amount of any penalties or liquidated damages payable by the payee in the event of any breach of the transfer agreement by the payee; and     (8) a statement that the payee has the right to cancel the transfer agreement, without penalty or further obligation, not later than the third business day after the date the agreement is signed by the payee.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1504 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1504 - Approval of transfers of structured settlement payment rights.

78B-6-1504. Approval of transfers of structured settlement payment rights.  Direct or indirect transfer of structured settlement payment rights may not be effective and a structured settlement obligor or annuity issuer may not be required to make any payment directly or indirectly to any transferee of structured settlement payment rights unless the transfer has been approved in advance in a final court order based on express findings by the court that:  (1) the transfer is in the best interest of the payee, taking into account the welfare and support of the payee's dependents;     (2) the payee has been advised in writing by the transferee to seek independent professional advice regarding the transfer and has either received such advice or knowingly waived such advice in writing; and     (3) the transfer does not contravene any applicable statute or the order of any court or other government authority.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1505 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1505 - Effects of transfer of structured settlement payment rights.

78B-6-1505. Effects of transfer of structured settlement payment rights.  Following a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under this chapter:  (1) The structured settlement obligor and the annuity issuer shall, as to all parties except the transferee, be discharged and released from any and all liability for the transferred payments.     (2) The transferee shall be liable to the structured settlement obligor and the annuity issuer:   (a) if the transfer contravenes the terms of the structured settlement, for any taxes incurred by the parties as a consequence of the transfer; and     (b) for any other liabilities or costs, including reasonable costs and attorney fees, arising from compliance by the parties with the order of the court or arising as a consequence of the transferee's failure to comply with this part.       (3) Neither the annuity issuer nor the structured settlement obligor may be required to divide any periodic payment between the payee and any transferee or assignee or between two or more transferees or assignees.     (4) Any further transfer of structured settlement payment rights by the payee may be made only after compliance with all of the requirements of this part.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1506 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1506 - Procedure for approval of transfers.

78B-6-1506. Procedure for approval of transfers.    (1) An application under this part for approval of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights shall be made by the transferee and may be brought in the county in which the payee resides, in the county in which the structured settlement obligor or the annuity issuer maintains its principal place of business, or in any court which approved the structured settlement agreement.     (2) Not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled hearing on any application for approval of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under Section 78B-6-1504, the transferee shall file with the court and serve on all interested parties a notice of the proposed transfer and the application for its authorization, including with the notice:   (a) a copy of the transferee's application;     (b) a copy of the transfer agreement;     (c) a copy of the disclosure statement required under Section 78B-6-1503;     (d) a listing of each of the payee's dependents, together with each dependent's age;     (e) notification that any interested party is entitled to support, oppose, or otherwise respond to the transferee's application, either in person or by counsel, by submitting written comments to the court or responsible administrative authority or by participating in the hearing; and     (f) notification of the time and place of the hearing and notification of the manner in which and the time by which written responses to the application must be filed, which shall be not less than 15 days after service of the transferee's notice, in order to be considered by the court or responsible administrative authority.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1507 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1507 - General provisions -- Construction.

78B-6-1507. General provisions -- Construction.    (1) The provisions of this part may not be waived by any payee.     (2)   (a) Any transfer agreement entered into on or after May 6, 2002 by a payee who resides in this state shall provide that disputes under the transfer agreement, including any claim that the payee has breached the agreement, shall be determined in and under the laws of this state.     (b) A transfer agreement may not authorize the transferee or any other party to confess judgment or consent to entry of judgment against the payee.       (3) The transfer of structured settlement payment rights may not extend to any payments that are life-contingent unless, before the date on which the payee signs the transfer agreement, the transferee establishes and agrees to maintain procedures reasonably satisfactory to the annuity issuer and the structured settlement obligor for:   (a) periodically confirming the payee's survival; and     (b) giving the annuity issuer and the structured settlement obligor prompt written notice in the event of the payee's death.       (4) A payee who proposes to make a transfer of structured settlement payment rights may not incur any of the following on the basis of a failure of the transfer to satisfy the requirements of this part:   (a) a penalty;     (b) a forfeiture of any application fee or other payment; or     (c) any liability to the proposed transferee or any assignee based on any failure of the transfer to satisfy the requirements of this part.       (5)   (a) This part may not be construed to authorize any transfer of structured settlement payment rights in contravention of any law or to imply that any transfer under a transfer agreement entered into before May 6, 2002 is valid or invalid.     (b) This part does not apply to a transfer of payment rights under workers' compensation, as defined in Section 34A-2-422, that takes effect on or after April 30, 2007.       (6) Compliance with Section 78B-6-1503 and fulfillment of the conditions set forth in Section 78B-6-1504 shall be solely the responsibility of the transferee in any transfer of structured settlement payment rights, and neither the structured settlement obligor nor the annuity issuer shall bear any responsibility for, or any liability arising from, noncompliance with the requirements or failure to fulfill the conditions.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1508 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 15 - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 1508 - Effective date.

78B-6-1508. Effective date.  This part shall apply to any transfer of structured settlement payment rights under a transfer agreement entered into on or after May 6, 2002; provided, however, that nothing contained in this part shall imply that any transfer under a transfer agreement reached prior to that date is either effective or ineffective.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1601 - Title.

78B-6-1601. Title.  This part is known as the "Social Host Liability Act."  Enacted by Chapter 187, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1602 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1602 - Definitions.

78B-6-1602. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Alcoholic beverage" is as defined in Section 32B-1-102.     (2) "Emergency response provider" means an individual providing services on behalf of:   (a) a law enforcement agency;     (b) a fire suppression agency; or     (c) another agency or a political subdivision of the state.       (3) "Law enforcement officer" is as defined in Section 53-13-103.     (4) "Local entity" means the political subdivision for which an emergency response provider provides emergency services.     (5) "Minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years old.     (6)   (a) Subject to Subsection (6)(b), "response costs" means the actual costs directly associated with an emergency response provider responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with an underage drinking gathering, including:   (i) the costs of medical treatment to or for an emergency response provider injured because of an activity described in this Subsection (6)(a); and     (ii) the cost of repairing damage to equipment or property of a local entity that is attributable to an activity described in this Subsection (6)(a).       (b) "Response costs" does not include:   (i) the salary and benefits of an emergency response provider for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with an underage drinking gathering; or     (ii) the administrative costs attributable to an activity described in Subsection (6)(b)(i).         (7) "Underage drinking gathering" means a gathering of two or more individuals:   (a) at which an individual knowingly serves, aids in the service of, or allows the service of an alcoholic beverage to an underage person; and     (b) to which an emergency response provider is required to respond, except for a response related solely to providing medical care at the location of the gathering.       (8) "Underage person" means an individual under the age of 21 years old.    Amended by Chapter 276, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1603 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1603 - Citation -- Civil penalty.

78B-6-1603. Citation -- Civil penalty.    (1) An individual may not knowingly conduct, aid, or allow an underage drinking gathering.     (2) A law enforcement officer may issue a written citation to an individual who violates Subsection (1).     (3) An individual issued a citation under this section is subject to a civil penalty equal to the sum of:   (a)   (i) a fine of $250 for a first citation; or     (ii) double the fine imposed for an immediately preceding citation for each subsequent citation; and       (b) the response costs of the underage drinking gathering, not to exceed $1,000.       (4) Two or more individuals who violate Subsection (1) for the same underage drinking gathering are jointly and severally liable under this section for response costs attributable to the underage drinking gathering.     (5) An individual who violates Subsection (1) is liable under this part regardless of whether the individual is present at an underage drinking gathering.     (6) If a minor is issued a citation under this section, the minor's parent or legal guardian may not be held liable for an amount of civil penalty imposed on the minor as a result of the minor's citation.    Enacted by Chapter 187, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1604 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1604 - Collection of civil penalty.

78B-6-1604. Collection of civil penalty.    (1) A local entity shall mail a notice of the civil penalty amount for which an individual is liable by first-class or certified mail within 14 days of the day after which a citation is issued under Section 78B-6-1603. The notice shall contain the following information:   (a) the name of the one or more individuals being held liable for the payment of the civil penalty;     (b) the address of the location where the underage drinking gathering occurs;     (c) the date and time of the response;     (d) the name of an emergency service provider who responds to the underage drinking gathering; and     (e) an itemized list of the response costs for which the one or more individuals are liable.       (2)   (a) An individual liable under Section 78B-6-1603 shall remit payment of a civil penalty to the local entity that provides the notice required by Subsection (1) within 90 days of the date on which the notice is sent.     (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), a local entity may:   (i) reduce the amount of a civil penalty; or     (ii) negotiate a payment schedule for a civil penalty.         (3)   (a) A civil penalty imposed under this section may be appealed as provided in Section 78B-6-1606.     (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4), the payment of a civil payment is stayed upon an appeal made pursuant to Section 78B-6-1606.       (4)   (a) The amount of a civil penalty owed under this part is considered a debt owed to the local entity by the individual held liable under this part for an underage drinking gathering.     (b) After the notice required by Subsection (1), an individual owing a civil penalty is liable in a civil action brought in the name of the local entity for recovery of:   (i) the civil penalty; and     (ii) reasonable attorney fees.        Enacted by Chapter 187, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1605 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1605 - Reservation of legal options -- Ordinances.

78B-6-1605. Reservation of legal options -- Ordinances.    (1)   (a) This part may not be construed as a waiver by a local entity of a right to seek reimbursement for actual costs of response services through another legal remedy or procedure.     (b) The procedure provided for in this part is in addition to any other civil or criminal statute.     (c) This part does not limit the authority of a law enforcement officer or private citizen to make an arrest for a criminal offense arising out of conduct regulated by this part.       (2) A local entity may impose by ordinance a stricter provision related to the conduct of an underage drinking gathering, including the imposition of a different civil penalty amount, except that the ordinance shall provide that a civil penalty for an underage drinking gathering may only be imposed by a local entity for which an emergency response provider provides services at the underage drinking gathering.    Enacted by Chapter 187, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1606 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 16 - Social Host Liability Act|Section 1606 - Appeals.

78B-6-1606. Appeals.  An individual upon whom is imposed a civil penalty under this part may appeal the imposition of the civil penalty pursuant to the procedures used by the local entity for appealing a traffic citation or a violation of an ordinance.  Enacted by Chapter 187, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 17 - Civil Action for Identity Theft|Section 1701 - Cause of action for identity theft.

78B-6-1701. Cause of action for identity theft.    (1) A petitioner who has been injured by a violation of Section 76-6-1102, Identity Fraud, or Section 76-10-1801, Communications Fraud, may recover from the perpetrator:   (a) compensatory damages in the amount of $1,000 or up to three times the amount of actual damages, whichever is greater;     (b) attorney fees; and     (c) court costs.       (2) Actual damages may include:   (a) replacement or reissuance costs for checks and any personal identification documents;     (b) the value of the petitioner's time spent:   (i) repairing their credit history or rating; and     (ii) attending civil or administrative hearings necessary to resolve any debt, lien, or other obligation arising from the offense;       (c) lost wages; and     (d) any other verifiable costs the court may choose to include.       (3) The court may award punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.     (4) A perpetrator who is not tried or found not guilty of a violation of Section 76-6-1102, Identity Fraud, or Section 76-10-1801, Communications Fraud, may be found liable under this section if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the perpetrator participated in a violation and the petitioner was injured as a result.     (5)   (a) A perpetrator who is found guilty of a violation of Section 76-6-1102, Identity Fraud, or Section 76-10-1801, Communications Fraud, shall be found liable under this section.     (b) If restitution was ordered in the criminal action, the amount ordered shall be deducted from any damages awarded under this section.      Enacted by Chapter 143, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 18 - Renewal of Judgment Act|Section 1801 - Title.

78B-6-1801. Title.  This part is known as the "Renewal of Judgment Act."  Enacted by Chapter 22, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1802 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 18 - Renewal of Judgment Act|Section 1802 - Renewal by motion.

78B-6-1802. Renewal by motion.  A court of record may renew a judgment issued by a court if:  (1) a motion is filed within the original action;     (2) the motion is filed before the statute of limitations on the original judgment expires;     (3) the motion includes an affidavit that contains an accounting of the original judgment and all postjudgment payments, credits, and other adjustments which are provided for by law or are contained within the original judgment;     (4) the facts in the supporting affidavit are determined by the court to be accurate and the affidavit affirms that notice was sent to the most current address known for the judgment debtor;     (5) the time for responding to the motion has expired; and     (6) the fee required by Subsection 78A-2-301(1)(l) has been paid to the clerk of the court.    Enacted by Chapter 22, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1803 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 18 - Renewal of Judgment Act|Section 1803 - Notice.

78B-6-1803. Notice.  Notice of a motion for renewal of judgment is served in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and opposition may be filed pursuant to the rules.  Enacted by Chapter 22, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1804 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 18 - Renewal of Judgment Act|Section 1804 - Date and duration of judgment.

78B-6-1804. Date and duration of judgment.  Upon granting a motion for the renewal of judgment, the court shall enter an order which renews the original judgment from the date of entry of the order or from the scheduled expiration date of the original order, whichever occurs first, for the same amount of time as the original judgment.  Enacted by Chapter 22, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1901 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 19 - Distribution of Bad Faith Patent Infringement Letters Act|Section 1901 - Title -- Purpose.

 Effective 5/13/2014  78B-6-1901. Title -- Purpose.    (1) This part is known as the "Distribution of Bad Faith Patent Infringement Letters Act."     (2) The Legislature acknowledges that it is preempted from passing any law that conflicts with federal patent law. However, this part seeks to protect Utah businesses from the use of demand letters containing abusive and bad faith assertions of patent infringement, and build Utah's economy, while at the same time respecting federal law and not interfering with legitimate patent enforcement efforts.    Enacted by Chapter 310, 2014 General Session