(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.

Terms Used In Utah Code 13-11-18

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Enforcing authority: means the Division of Consumer Protection. See Utah Code 13-11-3
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Supplier: means a seller, lessor, assignor, offeror, broker, or other person who regularly solicits, engages in, or enforces consumer transactions, whether or not he deals directly with the consumer. See Utah Code 13-11-3
(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

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