Any institution doing business in the state may report to any other financial institution, or credit reporting agency the following:

(1)  that an account maintained to effect third party payment transactions has been closed out by the institution, the reasons therefor, and the identity of the depositor or account holder;

Terms Used In Utah Code 7-14-3

  • Credit reporting agency: includes any co-operative credit reporting agency maintained by an association of financial institutions or one or more associations of merchants. See Utah Code 7-14-1
  • Financial institution: means an institution subject to the jurisdiction of the department because of this title. See Utah Code 7-1-103
  • Institution: means :
(a) a corporation;
(b) a limited liability company;
(c) a partnership;
(d) a trust;
(e) an association;
(f) a joint venture;
(g) a pool;
(h) a syndicate;
(i) an unincorporated organization; or
(j) any form of business entity. See Utah Code 7-1-103
  • Person: means :
    (a) an individual;
    (b) a corporation;
    (c) a limited liability company;
    (d) a partnership;
    (e) a trust;
    (f) an association;
    (g) a joint venture;
    (h) a pool;
    (i) a syndicate;
    (j) a sole proprietorship;
    (k) an unincorporated organization; or
    (l) any form of business entity. See Utah Code 7-1-103
  • State: means , unless the context demands otherwise:
    (a) a state;
    (b) the District of Columbia; or
    (c) the territories of the United States. See Utah Code 7-1-103
    (2)  upon the request of another financial institution any other information in the files of the institution relating to the credit experience of the reporting institution with respect to a particular person as to whom inquiry is made; and

    (3)  any information concerning attempted or potential activity to defraud a financial institution or to obtain funds from a financial institution by fraudulent or other unlawful means or other information relating to individuals sought by law enforcement authorities for alleged violations of criminal laws.

    Enacted by Chapter 16, 1981 General Session