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UT Code § 57-19-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 14 - Registration of salesperson.

 Effective 5/10/2016  57-19-14. Registration of salesperson.  Except as provided in Section 57-19-26, it is unlawful for a person to act as a salesperson and market a development in this state without first registering under this chapter as a salesperson. Amended by Chapter 255, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 15 - Application for registration of salesperson.

 Effective 5/10/2016  57-19-15. Application for registration of salesperson.    (1) A person may apply for registration as a salesperson under this chapter by filing with the director an application in the form prescribed by the director, including:   (a) a statement regarding whether the applicant has ever been:   (i) convicted of:   (A) a felony; or     (B) a misdemeanor involving theft, fraud, or dishonesty; or       (ii) enjoined from, assessed a civil penalty for, or found to have engaged in the violation of a law designed to protect a consumer;       (b)   (i) a statement describing the applicant's employment history for the five years immediately preceding the day on which the application is filed; and     (ii) a statement regarding whether a termination of employment during the period described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) is a result of theft, fraud, or an act of dishonesty;       (c) evidence of the applicant's honesty, integrity, truthfulness, and reputation; and     (d) any other information that the director, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, considers necessary to protect a purchaser's interests.       (2)   (a) Notwithstanding the requirements for a regulatory fee under Section 63J-1-504, at the time an applicant files an application, the applicant shall pay to the division a fee of $100.     (b) The fee for registration described in Subsection (2)(a) is waived for a person licensed by the division under Title 61, Chapter 2f, Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act.       (3)   (a) Registration as a salesperson is effective for two years after the day on which the registration is approved by the director, unless the director specifies otherwise.     (b) To renew a registration, a salesperson shall:   (i) file a form prescribed by the director for that purpose; and     (ii) pay a renewal fee of $100.        Amended by Chapter 255, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 16 - Denial, revocation, or suspension of registration of salesperson -- Fine.

 Effective 5/10/2016  57-19-16. Denial, revocation, or suspension of registration of salesperson -- Fine.    (1) Subject to Section 57-19-17, if the division finds that an applicant or salesperson has engaged in an act described in Subsection (2), the division may:   (a) deny an application for registration as a salesperson;     (b) suspend or revoke an existing registration; or     (c) impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.       (2) Subsection (1) applies if the division finds that the applicant or salesperson:   (a) files, or causes to be filed, with the division a document that contains untrue or misleading information;     (b) makes an untrue or misleading statement of material fact;     (c) fails to state a material fact that is necessary in order to make the statements made not misleading in light of the circumstances under which the statements are made;     (d) employs a device, scheme, or artifice to defraud, or engages in an act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon a person;     (e) subsequent to the effective date of registration as a salesperson, is:   (i) convicted of:   (A) a felony; or     (B) a misdemeanor involving theft, fraud, or dishonesty; or       (ii) enjoined from, assessed a civil penalty for, or found to have engaged in a violation of any law designed to protect consumers;       (f) violates this chapter;     (g) engages in an activity that constitutes dishonest dealing; or     (h) engages in unprofessional conduct as defined by statute or rule made by the director.      Amended by Chapter 255, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-17 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 17 - Administrative procedures.

57-19-17. Administrative procedures.    (1) The director may summarily deny an application for registration under any of the provisions of Section 57-19-13 or 57-19-16. If a registration is denied, the applicant may, within 10 days after receipt of notice of the denial, request a hearing before an administrative law judge. The director shall schedule the hearing within 30 days after receipt of the applicant's request and give notice of the hearing in writing to the applicant, specifying the reasons for denial of the registration. If, as a result of the hearing, it is determined that the applicant is qualified to be registered, the registration shall be issued.     (2) Before an existing registration is suspended or revoked, or a fine imposed, the director shall schedule a hearing before an administrative law judge and give notice in writing to the affected person as prescribed in Title 13, Chapter 1, Department of Commerce, and the rules of procedure for hearings before the Department of Commerce. If, as a result of the hearing, the administrative law judge finds that there has been a violation of this chapter, the registration shall be suspended or revoked, or a fine imposed, by written order of the director in concurrence with the executive director.     (3) The developer or salesperson has the right to appear at the hearing, in person or by counsel, to be heard and to examine witnesses appearing in connection with the complaint. At the hearing, all witnesses shall be sworn by the administrative law judge, and stenographic notes or a tape recording of the proceeding shall be taken and filed as a part of the record in the case. Any party to the proceeding shall be furnished a copy of the stenographic notes or tape recording at a reasonable cost. The administrative law judge shall render a decision within 60 days after the completion of the hearing. The executive director and the director shall concurrently make the final decision and promptly notify the parties to the proceedings, in writing, of the ruling, order, or decision.     (4) The developer or salesperson, or any person aggrieved, may appeal any adverse ruling, order, or decision of the executive director and the director to the district court for the county in which the hearing was held, within 30 days from the date of service of notice of the ruling, order, or decision upon him. At the time of filing the notice of appeal, the appellant shall file with the notice a bond for costs on appeal in the amount of $200, conditioned to secure the payment of costs if the appeal is dismissed or the judgment affirmed.    Amended by Chapter 225, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-18 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 18 - Investigation -- Publication.

57-19-18. Investigation -- Publication.    (1) The director may make any investigations or requests for information, within or outside of this state, that he considers necessary:   (a) to determine whether any registration under this chapter should be granted, denied, or revoked;     (b) to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter; or     (c) to aid in the enforcement of this chapter.       (2) The director may publish information concerning any violation of this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter.    Enacted by Chapter 73, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-19 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 19 - Subpoenas -- Evidence.

57-19-19. Subpoenas -- Evidence.    (1) For the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director, or any officer designated by him, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director considers relevant or material to the inquiry.     (2) A person who disobeys any subpoena lawfully issued by the director, or who refuses to testify to any matters regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, is subject to the provisions of Section 78B-6-313.    Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-20 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 20 - Injunctive relief -- Cease and desist order.

57-19-20. Injunctive relief -- Cease and desist order.    (1) Whenever it appears to the director that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter, and that it would be in the public interest to stop those acts or practices, the director may either:   (a) seek injunctive relief as provided in Rule 65A, Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; or     (b) issue an administrative cease and desist order.       (2) If an administrative cease and desist order is issued pursuant to Subsection (1), the person upon whom the order is served may, within 10 days after receiving the order, request that a hearing be held before an administrative law judge. If a request for a hearing is made, the division shall follow the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. Pending the hearing, the order remains in effect.     (3) If, at the hearing, a finding is made that there has been a violation of this chapter, the director, with the concurrence of the executive director, may issue an order making the cease and desist order permanent. If no hearing is requested, and if the person fails to cease the act or practice, or after discontinuing the act or practice again commences it, the director shall file suit in the district court of the county in which the act or practice occurred, or where the person resides or carries on business, to enjoin and restrain the person from violating this chapter.     (4) Whether or not the director has issued a cease and desist order, the attorney general, in the name of the state or of the director, may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter, and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-21 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 21 - Voidable agreements.

 Effective 5/10/2016  57-19-21. Voidable agreements.    (1) Any agreement to purchase an interest in a development that violates Section 57-19-4 or 57-19-14 may, at the option of the purchaser, be voided and the purchaser's entire consideration recovered together with interest at the legal rate, costs, and reasonable attorney fees.      (2) No suit under this section may be brought more than two years after the later of:   (a) the day on which the agreement is signed; or     (b) the day on which the purchaser knew or reasonably should have known of the violation.      Amended by Chapter 255, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-22 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 22 - Violation a misdemeanor.

57-19-22. Violation a misdemeanor.  Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.  Amended by Chapter 241, 1991 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-23 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 23 - Prosecution.

57-19-23. Prosecution.  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 proper prosecuting attorney, who may, in his discretion, with or without such a referral, institute the appropriate civil or criminal proceedings under this chapter.  Enacted by Chapter 73, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-24 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 24 - Violation of Consumer Sales Practice Act.

57-19-24. Violation of Consumer Sales Practice Act.  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.  Enacted by Chapter 73, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-25 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 25 - Remedies nonexclusive.

57-19-25. Remedies nonexclusive.  The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and nonexclusive, and do not affect any other remedy available at law.  Enacted by Chapter 73, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 57-19-26 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 19 - Timeshare and Camp Resort Act|Section 26 - Exemptions.

 Effective 5/10/2016  57-19-26. Exemptions.    (1) Unless entered into for the purpose of evading the provisions of this chapter, the following transactions are exempt from registration:   (a) an isolated transaction by an owner of an interest in a development or by a person holding the owner's executed power of attorney;     (b) an offer or sale by a governmental entity; and     (c) a resale of an interest that is:   (i) acquired:   (A) by the developer who initially registered the development or by the managing association of the development; and     (B) through a foreclosure, quitclaim deed, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or equivalent means;       (ii) not offered as part of a development that includes one or more interests that are unregistered or have been registered by a different developer or as part of a different development; and     (iii) closed after the developer or managing association provides a purchaser the disclosures required by Section 57-19-11 and the right to rescind required by Section 57-19-12.         (2) After a resale by a developer or managing association that is claimed to be exempt under Subsection (1)(c), the division retains jurisdiction to:   (a) investigate a complaint regarding the resale; and     (b) if applicable, take an administrative action against the developer or managing association on the basis of unprofessional conduct, as described in Section 57-19-13.       (3)   (a) The director may, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, or by order, exempt any person from any requirement of this chapter if the director finds that the offering of an interest in a development is essentially noncommercial.     (b) The offering of an interest in a development that has 10 or fewer interests is considered essentially noncommercial.     (c) A person who does not meet the requirements described in Subsection (3)(b), but believes that a proposed offering of more than 10 interests in a development is essentially noncommercial, may request an order of exemption from the director.     (d) To request an order of exemption under this section, a person shall submit to the director a request for agency action in accordance with Section 63G-4-201.      Amended by Chapter 255, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 57-20-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 20 - Local Rent Control Prohibition|Section 1 - Rent and fee control prohibition.

57-20-1. Rent and fee control prohibition.    (1) A county, city, or town may not enact an ordinance or resolution that would control rents or fees on private residential property unless it has the express approval of the Legislature.     (2) This section does not impair the right of a state agency, county, city, or town to enforce its zoning, building, and planning authority.    Amended by Chapter 365, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 57-21-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 1 - Short title.

57-21-1. Short title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Fair Housing Act."  Enacted by Chapter 233, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 57-21-2.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 2.5 - Supremacy over local regulations -- No special class created for other purposes.

 Effective 5/12/2015  57-21-2.5. Supremacy over local regulations -- No special class created for other purposes.    (1) This chapter supersedes and preempts any ordinance, regulation, standard, or other legal action by a local government entity, a state entity, or the governing body of a political subdivision that relates to the prohibition of discrimination in housing.     (2) This chapter shall not be construed to create a special or protected class for any purpose other than housing.    Enacted by Chapter 13, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 57-21-2.7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 2.7 - Nonseverability.

 Effective 5/12/2015  57-21-2.7. Nonseverability.  Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, is the result of the Legislature's balancing of competing interests. Accordingly, if any phrase, clause, sentence, provision, or subsection enacted or amended in this chapter by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, is held invalid in a final judgment by a court of last resort, the remainder of the enactments and amendments of Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, affecting this chapter shall be thereby rendered without effect and void. Enacted by Chapter 13, 2015 General SessionRevisor instructions Chapter 13, 2015 General Session  Revisor instructions to modify language.
UT Code § 57-21-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 4 - Conduct and requirements excluded -- Defenses.

57-21-4. Conduct and requirements excluded -- Defenses.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection 57-21-5(4), this chapter does not:   (a) require any person to exercise a higher degree of care toward a person who has a disability than toward a person who does not have a disability;     (b) relieve any person of obligations generally imposed on all persons regardless of disability in a written lease, rental agreement, contract of purchase or sale, mortgage, trust deed, or other financing agreement; or     (c) prohibit any program, service, facility, or privilege intended to habilitate, rehabilitate, or accommodate a person with a disability.       (2) It is a defense to a complaint or action brought under this chapter that the complainant has a disability that, in the circumstances and even with reasonable accommodation, poses a serious threat to the health or safety of the complainant or others. The burden of proving this defense is upon the respondent.    Amended by Chapter 114, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 57-21-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 6 - Discriminatory housing practices regarding residential real estate-related transactions -- Discriminatory housing practices regarding the provisions of brokerage services.

 Effective 5/12/2015  57-21-6. Discriminatory housing practices regarding residential real estate-related transactions -- Discriminatory housing practices regarding the provisions of brokerage services.    (1)   (a) It is a discriminatory housing practice for a person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate against a person in making available a residential real estate-related transaction, or in the terms or conditions of the residential real estate-related transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, source of income, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.     (b) Residential real estate-related transactions include:   (i) making or purchasing loans or providing other financial assistance:   (A) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or     (B) secured by residential real estate; or       (ii) selling, brokering, or appraising residential real property.         (2) It is a discriminatory housing practice to, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, source of income, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity:   (a) deny a person access to, or membership or participation in, a multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or     (b) discriminate against a person in the terms or conditions of access, membership, or participation in the organization, service, or facility.       (3) This section also applies to a discriminatory housing practice because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, source of income, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity based upon a person's association with another person.    Amended by Chapter 13, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 57-21-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 21 - Utah Fair Housing Act|Section 7 - Prohibited conduct -- Aiding or abetting in discriminatory actions -- Obstruction of division investigation -- Reprisals.

 Effective 5/12/2015  57-21-7. Prohibited conduct -- Aiding or abetting in discriminatory actions -- Obstruction of division investigation -- Reprisals.    (1) It is a discriminatory housing practice to do any of the following:   (a) coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with a person:   (i) in the exercise or enjoyment of a right granted or protected under this chapter;     (ii) because that person exercised a right granted or protected under this chapter; or     (iii) because that person aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of a right granted or protected under this chapter;       (b) aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in a practice prohibited by this chapter;     (c) attempt to aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in a practice prohibited by this chapter;     (d) obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this chapter, or any order issued under this chapter;     (e) resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the director or a division employee or representative in the performance of duty under this chapter; or     (f) engage in a reprisal against a person because that person:   (i) opposed a practice prohibited under this chapter; or     (ii) filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this chapter.         (2) This section also applies to discriminatory housing practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, source of income, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity based upon a person's association with another person.    Amended by Chapter 13, 2015 General Session