UT Code § 57-11-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 57 - Real Estate|Chapter 11 - Utah Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|Section 14 - Revocation, suspension, or denial of registration -- Grounds -- Suspension or revocation of license.

57-11-14. Revocation, suspension, or denial of registration -- Grounds -- Suspension or revocation of license.    (1)   (a) If the division makes a written finding of fact that a subdivider engages in one or more acts described in Subsection (1)(b), the division may:   (i) deny an application for registration;     (ii) revoke, suspend, or deny reissuance of a registration; or     (iii) impose a civil penalty not to exceed the greater of:   (A) $2,500 for each violation; or     (B) the amount of any gain or economic benefit derived from each violation.         (b) Subsection (1)(a) applies if the division makes a written finding of fact that a subdivider:   (i) fails to comply with the terms of a cease and desist order;     (ii) is convicted in a court prior or subsequent to the filing of the application for registration of a crime involving:   (A) fraud;     (B) deception;     (C) false pretenses;     (D) misrepresentation;     (E) false advertising; or     (F) dishonest dealing in real estate transactions;       (iii) is subject to an injunction or administrative order restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving land dispositions;     (iv) disposes of, conceals, or diverts funds or assets of any person so as to defeat the rights of subdivision purchasers;     (v) fails to perform faithfully a stipulation or agreement made with the division as an inducement to:   (A) grant a registration;     (B) reinstate a registration;     (C) revoke a cease and desist order; or     (D) approve any promotional plan or public offering statement;       (vi) makes an intentional misrepresentation, or conceals a material fact, in an application for registration;     (vii) violates this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;     (viii) directly or through an agent or employee knowingly engages in false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, promotional, or sales methods to offer or dispose of an interest in subdivided lands;     (ix) engages in the offering of subdivided lands that has constituted or that may constitute a fraud upon purchasers or prospective purchasers of the subdivided lands; or     (x) engages in a dishonest practice in any industry involving sales to consumers.       (c) The division shall accompany with a finding of fact required by this Subsection (1) a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the finding.       (2) As an alternative to revoking the registration of a subdivider, the director may issue a cease and desist order if after notice and a hearing the director finds that the subdivider is guilty of a violation for which revocation may be ordered.     (3)   (a) The division shall suspend or revoke the license of a principal broker, associate broker, or sales agent who violates this chapter for the period of time the director determines to be justified under the circumstances.     (b) A suspension or revocation under this section is in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed under this chapter, subject to Section 61-2f-404.      Amended by Chapter 379, 2010 General Session