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UT Code § 13-10-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10 - Unauthorized Recording Practices Act|Section 8 - Failure to disclose the origin of a recording -- Penalty.

 Effective 5/9/2017  13-10-8. Failure to disclose the origin of a recording -- Penalty.    (1) For purposes of this section "recording" means:   (a) a tangible medium on which sounds or images are recorded or otherwise stored, including an original phonograph record, disc, tape, audio or video cassette, wire, film, or other similar medium; or     (b) a copy or reproduction that duplicates the original in whole or in part.       (2) A person is guilty of failure to disclose the origin of a recording if:   (a) the person commits any of the following acts for commercial advantage or private financial gain:   (i) offers a recording for sale, resale, or rent;     (ii) sells, resells, rents, leases, or lends a recording; or     (iii) possesses a recording for any of the purposes described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) or (ii); and       (b) the person knows that the recording does not contain the true name and address of the manufacturer in a prominent place on its cover, jacket, or label.       (3) A person who fails to disclose the origin of a recording under Subsection (2) is guilty of:   (a) a felony of the third degree if the offense involves 100 or more recordings, or the commercial equivalent of 100 or more recordings, during a 180-day period or if the person has previously been convicted of a violation of this section;     (b) a class A misdemeanor if the offense involves at least 10 recordings and fewer than 100 recordings, or the commercial equivalent of at least 10 recordings and fewer than 100 recordings, during a 180-day period; or     (c) a class B misdemeanor if the offense involves fewer than 10 recordings or fewer than the commercial equivalent of 10 recordings.       (4) In addition to the penalties provided in Subsection (3), a court may order a person who commits a violation of Subsection (2) to forfeit any recordings in the person's possession that served as the basis for the violation of Subsection (2).    Amended by Chapter 293, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 1 - Title.

13-10a-1. Title.  This act is known as the "Music Licensing Practices Act."  Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 2 - Definitions.

13-10a-2. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Copyright laws of the United States" means those laws specified pursuant to Title 17, United States Code.     (2) "Copyright owner" does not include the owner of a copyright in a motion picture or audio-visual work or a part of a motion picture or audio-visual work.     (3) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection.     (4) "Performing rights society or organization" means an association, corporation, or other entity that licenses the nondramatic public performance of musical works on behalf of copyright owners, such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC, Inc.     (5) "Proprietor" means the owner of a retail establishment, restaurant, inn, bar, tavern, sports or entertainment facility, not for profit organization, or any other place of business or professional office located in this state in which:   (a) the public may assemble; and     (b) musical works may be performed, broadcast, or otherwise transmitted for the enjoyment of the members of the public there assembled.       (6) "Royalty" or "royalties" means the fees payable by a proprietor to a performing rights society for the nondramatic public performance of musical or other similar works.    Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 3 - Access to repertoire.

13-10a-3. Access to repertoire.    (1) Each performing rights society or organization licensing music in the state shall:   (a) maintain a current electronic list of the titles and names of the authors and publishers of all performed copyrighted musical works for which the performing rights society collects royalties on behalf of copyright owners;     (b) update the list at least quarterly; and     (c) provide to the division the electronic address at which the list may be viewed.       (2) Upon request, any person may review the list, in electronic form, of copyrighted works through the division.     (3) Each performing rights society or organization shall provide an electronic or printed copy of its most current lists of copyrighted musical works and members at cost, not including the cost of maintaining the database or any other overhead, to any person upon request.     (4) Each performing rights society or organization licensing music in this state shall establish and maintain a toll free telephone number which can be used to answer inquiries regarding specific musical works licensed by that performing rights society and the copyright owners represented by the performing rights society or organization.    Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 4 - Notification of rights.

13-10a-4. Notification of rights.  No performing rights society or organization may enter into, or offer to enter into, a contract for the payment of royalties by a proprietor unless at the time of the offer, or any time thereafter, but no later than 72 hours prior to the execution of the contract, it provides to the proprietor, in writing, a schedule of the rates and terms of royalties under the contract, including:  (1) any sliding scale, discounts, or reductions in fees on any basis for which the proprietor may be eligible; and     (2) any scheduled increases or decreases in fees during the term of the contract.    Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 5 - Contract requirements.

13-10a-5. Contract requirements.    (1) Beginning July 1, 1998, each contract for the payment of royalties between a proprietor and a performing rights society or organization executed, issued, or renewed in the state shall:   (a) be in writing;     (b) be signed by both parties to the contract; and     (c) include at least the following information:   (i) the proprietor's name and business address and the name and location of each place of business to which the contract applies;     (ii) the name and business address of the performing rights society or organization;     (iii) the duration of the contract; and     (iv) the schedule of rates and terms of royalties to be collected under the contract, including any sliding scale, discount, or schedule for any increase or decrease of those rates for the duration of the contract.         (2)   (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect any contract signed before July 1, 1998.     (b) All contracts signed before July 1, 1998, that are renewed after that date are subject to the requirements of this act.      Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 6 - Jurisdiction of court action.

13-10a-6. Jurisdiction of court action.  An action may be brought or a counterclaim may be asserted in a court of competent jurisdiction against a performing rights society to enjoin a violation of this act and to recover actual damages sustained as a result of that violation.  Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 7 - Provisions of chapter not exclusive.

13-10a-7. Provisions of chapter not exclusive.  The remedies, duties, and prohibitions of this chapter are not exclusive and are in addition to all other causes of actions, remedies, and penalties provided by law.  Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-10a-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 10a - Music Licensing Practices Act|Section 8 - Exemptions.

13-10a-8. Exemptions.    (1) This act does not apply to contracts between performing rights societies or organizations and broadcasters licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, unless any such society is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.     (2) This act does not apply to investigations by law enforcement agencies or other persons with respect to suspected violations of Subsection 13-10-8(2)(b).    Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 1 - Citation of act.

13-11-1. Citation of act.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act."  Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 2 - Construction and purposes of act.

13-11-2. Construction and purposes of act.  This act shall be construed liberally to promote the following policies:  (1) to simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing consumer sales practices;     (2) to protect consumers from suppliers who commit deceptive and unconscionable sales practices;     (3) to encourage the development of fair consumer sales practices;     (4) to make state regulation of consumer sales practices not inconsistent with the policies of the Federal Trade Commission Act relating to consumer protection;     (5) to make uniform the law, including the administrative rules, with respect to the subject of this act among those states which enact similar laws; and     (6) to recognize and protect suppliers who in good faith comply with the provisions of this act.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 5 - Unconscionable act or practice by supplier.

13-11-5. Unconscionable act or practice by supplier.    (1) An unconscionable act or practice by a supplier in connection with a consumer transaction violates this act whether it occurs before, during, or after the transaction.     (2) The unconscionability of an act or practice is a question of law for the court. If it is claimed or appears to the court that an act or practice may be unconscionable, the parties shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present evidence as to its setting, purpose, and effect to aid the court in making its determination.     (3) In determining whether an act or practice is unconscionable, the court shall consider circumstances which the supplier knew or had reason to know.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 6 - Service of process.

13-11-6. Service of process.    (1) In addition to any other method provided by rule or statute, personal jurisdiction over a supplier may be acquired in a civil action or proceeding instituted in the district court by the service of process as provided in Subsection (3).     (2)   (a) A supplier that engages in any act or practice in this state governed by this chapter, or engages in a consumer transaction subject to this chapter, may designate an agent upon whom service of process may be made in the state.      (b) A designation of an agent under Subsection (2)(a) shall be in writing and filed with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.     (c) An agent designated under this Subsection (2) shall be a resident of or a corporation authorized to do business in the state.        (3)   (a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), process upon a supplier may be served as provided in Section 16-17-301 if:   (i) a designation is not made and filed under Subsection (2); or     (ii) process cannot be served in the state upon the designated agent.       (b) Service upon a supplier is not effective unless the plaintiff promptly mails a copy of the process and pleadings by registered or certified mail to the defendant at the defendant's last reasonably ascertainable address.      (c) The plaintiff shall file an affidavit of compliance with this section:   (i) with the clerk of the court; and     (ii) on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within any future time the court allows.        Amended by Chapter 152, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 7 - Duties of enforcing authority -- Confidentiality of identity of persons investigated -- Civil penalty for violation of restraining or injunctive orders.

13-11-7. Duties of enforcing authority -- Confidentiality of identity of persons investigated -- Civil penalty for violation of restraining or injunctive orders.    (1) The enforcing authority shall:   (a) enforce this chapter throughout the state;     (b) cooperate with state and local officials, officials of other states, and officials of the federal government in the administration of comparable statutes;     (c) inform consumers and suppliers on a continuing basis of the provisions of this chapter and of acts or practices that violate this chapter including mailing information concerning final judgments to persons who request it, for which he may charge a reasonable fee to cover the expense;     (d) receive and act on complaints; and     (e) maintain a public file of final judgments rendered under this chapter that have been either reported officially or made available for public dissemination under Subsection (1)(c), final consent judgments, and to the extent the enforcing authority considers appropriate, assurances of voluntary compliance.       (2) In carrying out his duties, the enforcing authority may not publicly disclose the identity of a person investigated unless his identity has become a matter of public record in an enforcement proceeding or he has consented to public disclosure.     (3) On motion of the enforcing authority, or on its own motion, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each day a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued under this chapter is violated, if the supplier received notice of the restraining or injunctive order. Civil penalties imposed under this section shall be paid to the General Fund.    Amended by Chapter 92, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 8 - Powers of enforcing authority.

13-11-8. Powers of enforcing authority.    (1) The enforcing authority may conduct research, hold public hearings, make inquiries, and publish studies relating to consumer sales acts or practices.     (2) The enforcing authority shall adopt substantive rules that prohibit with specificity acts or practices that violate Section 13-11-4 and appropriate procedural rules.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 9 - Rule-making requirements.

13-11-9. Rule-making requirements.    (1) In addition to complying with other rule-making requirements imposed by this act, the enforcing authority shall:   (a) adopt as a rule a description of the organization of his office, stating the general course and method of operation of his office and method whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests;     (b) adopt rules of practice setting forth the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available, including a description of the forms and instructions used by the enforcing authority of his office; and     (c) make available for public inspection all rules, written statements of policy, and interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the enforcing authority in discharging his functions.       (2) A rule of the enforcing authority is invalid, and may not be invoked by the enforcing authority for any purpose, until it has been made available for public inspection under Subsection (1). This provision does not apply to a person who has knowledge of a rule before engaging in an act or practice that violates this act.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 16 - Investigatory powers of enforcing authority.

13-11-16. Investigatory powers of enforcing authority.    (1) If, by his own inquiries or as a result of complaints, the enforcing authority has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in an act or practice that violates this act, he may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, and collect evidence.     (2) If matter that the enforcing authority subpoenas is located outside this state, the person subpoenaed may either make it available to the enforcing authority at a convenient location within the state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the enforcing authority or his representative to examine the matter at the place where it is located. The enforcing authority may designate representatives, including officials of the state in which the matter is located, to inspect the matter on his behalf, and he may respond to similar requests from officials of other states.     (3) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected, the enforcing authority may apply to the court for an order compelling compliance.     (4) In the event a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, testimony and evidence from the witness may be compelled pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 22b, Grants of Immunity.    Amended by Chapter 296, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-17.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 17.5 - Costs and attorney's fees.

13-11-17.5. Costs and attorney's fees.  Any judgment granted in favor of the enforcing authority in connection with the enforcement of this chapter shall include, in addition to any other monetary award or injunctive relief, an award of reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and costs of investigation.  Enacted by Chapter 105, 1987 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-18 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 18 - Noncompliance by supplier subject to other state supervision -- Cooperation of enforcing authority and other official or agency.

13-11-18. Noncompliance by supplier subject to other state supervision -- Cooperation of enforcing authority and other official or agency.    (1) If the enforcing authority receives a complaint or other information relating to noncompliance with this act by a supplier who is subject to other supervision in this state, the enforcing authority shall inform the official or agency having that supervision. The enforcing authority may request information about suppliers from the official or agency.     (2) The enforcing authority and any other official or agency in this state having supervisory authority over a supplier shall consult and assist each other in maintaining compliance with this act. Within the scope of their authority, they may jointly or separately make investigations, prosecute suits, and take other official action they consider appropriate.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-21 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 21 - Settlement of class action -- Complaint in class action delivered to enforcing authority.

13-11-21. Settlement of class action -- Complaint in class action delivered to enforcing authority.    (1)   (a) A defendant in a class action may file a written offer of settlement. If it is not accepted within a reasonable time by a plaintiff class representative, the defendant may file an affidavit reciting the rejection. The court may determine that the offer has enough merit to present to the members of the class. If it so determines, it shall order a hearing to determine whether the offer should be approved. It shall give the best notice of the hearing that is practicable under the circumstances, including notice to each member who can be identified through reasonable effort. The notice shall specify the terms of the offer and a reasonable period within which members of the class who request it are entitled to be included in the class. The statute of limitations for those who are excluded pursuant to this Subsection (1) is tolled for the period the class action has been pending, plus an additional year.     (b) If a member who has previously lost an opportunity to be excluded from the class is excluded at his request in response to notice of the offer of settlement during the period specified under Subsection (1)(a), he may not thereafter participate in a class action for damages respecting the same consumer transaction, unless the court later disapproves the offer of settlement or approves a settlement materially different from that proposed in the original offer of settlement. After the expiration of the period of limitations, a member of the class is not entitled to be excluded from it.     (c) If the court later approves the offer of settlement, including changes, if any, required by the court in the interest of a just settlement of the action, it shall enter judgment, which is binding on all persons who are then members of the class. If the court disapproves the offer or approves a settlement materially different from that proposed in the original offer, notice shall be given to a person who was excluded from the action at his request in response to notice of the offer under Subsection (1)(a), and he is entitled to rejoin the class and, in the case of the approval, participate in the settlement.       (2) On the commencement of a class action under Section 13-11-19, the class representative shall mail by certified mail with return receipt requested or personally serve a copy of the complaint on the enforcing authority. Within 30 days after the receipt of a copy of the complaint, but not thereafter, the enforcing authority may intervene in the class action.    Amended by Chapter 324, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 13-11-22 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 13 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 11 - Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act|Section 22 - Exemptions from application of act.

13-11-22. Exemptions from application of act.    (1) This act does not apply to:   (a) an act or practice required or specifically permitted by or under federal law, or by or under state law;     (b) a publisher, broadcaster, printer, or other person engaged in the dissemination of information or the reproduction of printed or pictorial matter so far as the information or matter has been disseminated or reproduced on behalf of others without actual knowledge that it violated this act;     (c) claim for personal injury or death or claim for damage to property other than the property that is the subject of the consumer transaction;     (d) credit terms of a transaction otherwise subject to this act; or     (e) any public utility subject to the regulating jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of the state of Utah.       (2) A person alleged to have violated this act has the burden of showing the applicability of this section.    Enacted by Chapter 188, 1973 General Session