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2025 Utah Code
Title 45 - Publication and Broadcasting
Chapter 3 - Abuse of Personal Identity Act
Section 5 - Action against publisher -- Grounds -- Remedies.
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UT Code § 45-3-5 (2025)
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Effective 5/7/2025
45-3-5. Action against publisher -- Grounds -- Remedies.
Amended by Chapter 472, 2025 General Session
45-3-5. Action against publisher -- Grounds -- Remedies.
- (1)An individual whose personal identity has been abused under Section 45-3-3 of this act may bring an action against a person who published the advertisement or content:
- (a)if the advertisement or content, on its face is such that a reasonable person would conclude that it is unlikely that an individual would consent to such use; and
- (b)the publisher did not take reasonable steps to assure that consent was obtained.
- (2)In an action under this section, the plaintiff shall be entitled to injunctive relief, damages alleged and proved, exemplary damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Amended by Chapter 472, 2025 General Session
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