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Utah Code § 59-1-1005: Suits against commission and its employees.

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  1. Title 59 Revenue and Taxation
  2. Chapter 59-1 General Taxation Policies
  3. Part 59-1-10 Taxpayer Bill of Rights

(1) A taxpayer may bring a civil suit against the commission for recovery of actual damages and costs incurred by the taxpayer if:

(a) the commission or one of its employees intentionally or recklessly takes possession of a taxpayer's property in disregard of its published procedures, laws, or rules; or

(b) otherwise intentionally or recklessly disregards published procedures, laws, or rules.

(2) An award of actual damages and court costs in a suit under this section may not exceed $100,000.

(3) If the court finds that the civil action brought by the taxpayer is frivolous, the court may impose a penalty of up to $10,000 against the taxpayer.

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