| (1) |
The Division of Consumer Protection shall, or a consumer may, enforce the rights created under this chapter. An action may be commenced by a consumer only after the claim has been investigated and evaluated by the division. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 13-20-6
- Consumer: means an individual who enters into an agreement or contract for the transfer, lease, purchase of a new motor vehicle other than for purposes of resale, or sublease during the duration of the period defined under Section 13-20-5. See Utah Code 13-20-2
- Manufacturer: means manufacturer, importer, distributor, or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 13-20-2
| (2) |
This chapter may not be interpreted as imposing any liability on an authorized dealer or creating a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer under this chapter, except regarding any written express warranties made by the dealer apart from the manufacturer‘s own warranties. |
| (3) |
This chapter does not limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. |
| (4) |
In an action initiated under this section by the consumer, the court may award attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. |
Amended by Chapter 249, 1990 General Session
