2015 Utah Code
Title 54 - Public Utilities
Chapter 8a - Damage to Underground Utility Facilities
Section 12 - Enforcement -- Attorney general.

54-8a-12. Enforcement -- Attorney general.

• (1)
  • (a) The attorney general may bring an action in the district court located in the county in which the excavation is located to enforce this chapter.
  • (b) The right of any person to bring a civil action for damage arising from an excavator's or operator's actions or conduct relating to underground facilities is not affected by:
    • (i) a proceeding commenced by the attorney general under this chapter; or
    • (ii) the imposition of a civil penalty under this chapter.
  • (c) If the attorney general does not bring an action under Subsection (1)(a), the operator or excavator may pursue any remedy, including a civil penalty.

• (2) Any civil penalty imposed and collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the General Fund.

Enacted by Chapter 344, 2008 General Session