Utah § 38-1a-209 Abuse of registry -- Penalty.

Utah Statutes

§ 38-1a-209 — Abuse of registry -- Penalty.

Utah·Title 38 Liens·Ch. 38-1a Preconstruction and Construction Liens·Part 38-1a-2 State Construction Registry

(1)As used in this section, "third party" means an owner, an original contractor, a subcontractor, or any interested party.

(2)A person abuses the registry if that person files a notice in the registry:

(2)(a) without a good faith basis for doing so;

(2)(b) with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or

(2)(c) to procure an unjustified advantage or benefit.

(3)A person who abuses the registry as described in Subsection (2) is liable to a third party who is affected by the notice for twice the amount of the actual damages incurred by the third party or $2,000, whichever is greater.

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(1) As used in this section, "third party" means an owner, an original contractor, a subcontractor, or any interested party.
(2) A person abuses the registry if that person files a notice in the registry:

(2)(a) without a good faith basis for doing so;
(2)(b) with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or
(2)(c) to procure an unjustified advantage or benefit.
(3) A person who abuses the registry as described in Subsection (2) is liable to a third party who is affected by the notice for twice the amount of the actual damages incurred by the third party or $2,000, whichever is greater.

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