Internal prototype — noindexed, not linked from public navigation yet.

Utah Code § 4-8-106

This is the official text of Utah Code § 4-8-106, part of Utah’s Code — part of the compiled statutory law of Utah, published by the state as "Code." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

Not legal advice. This page reproduces the official text of a government statute for reference only. Laws change, and how a statute applies depends on your specific facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

§ 4-8-106. Procedure for enforcement -- Notice of agency action -- Cease and desist order -- Enforcement -- Judicial review.

Official statutory text

(1) (a) Whenever the department has reason to believe that a person has, or is, engaged in the violation of this chapter, it shall issue a notice of agency action. (b) If the commissioner, or a hearing officer designated by the commissioner, determines by a preponderance of the evidence that any person named in the complaint has engaged, or is engaging, in an act that violates this chapter, the officer shall: (i) prepare written findings of fact; and (ii) issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the illegal activity. (2) The department may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of its cease and desist order. (3) Any person who is subject to a cease and desist order may obtain judicial review. (4) The attorney general's office shall represent the department in any original action or appeal begun under this section.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

Need a lawyer in Utah?

Find a Utah lawyer
About this page: Statute text is reproduced from official government publishers via the Open US Law dataset (Vaquill AI, snapshot v2026.08, CC BY 4.0). Primary legislative text like this is public domain under the government-edicts doctrine (Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). We link every section back to its official source so you can verify it independently.