Utah Code § 38-1a-209: Abuse of registry -- Penalty.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 38 Liens
- Chapter 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:
(a) without a good faith basis for doing so;
(b) with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or
(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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