{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-57-11-14","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 57-11-14","heading":"Revocation, suspension, or denial of registration -- Grounds -- Suspension or revocation of license.","body":"(1)\n(a) If the division makes a written finding of fact that a subdivider engages in one or more acts described in Subsection (1)(b), the division may:\n(i) deny an application for registration;\n(ii) revoke, suspend, or deny reissuance of a registration; or\n(iii) impose a civil penalty not to exceed the greater of:\n(A) $2,500 for each violation; or\n(B) the amount of any gain or economic benefit derived from each violation.\n(b) Subsection (1)(a) applies if the division makes a written finding of fact that a subdivider:\n(i) fails to comply with the terms of a cease and desist order;\n(ii) is convicted in a court prior or subsequent to the filing of the application for registration of a crime involving:\n(A) fraud;\n(B) deception;\n(C) false pretenses;\n(D) misrepresentation;\n(E) false advertising; or\n(F) dishonest dealing in real estate transactions;\n(iii) is subject to an injunction or administrative order restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving land dispositions;\n(iv) disposes of, conceals, or diverts funds or assets of any person so as to defeat the rights of subdivision purchasers;\n(v) fails to perform faithfully a stipulation or agreement made with the division as an inducement to:\n(A) grant a registration;\n(B) reinstate a registration;\n(C) revoke a cease and desist order; or\n(D) approve any promotional plan or public offering statement;\n(vi) makes an intentional misrepresentation, or conceals a material fact, in an application for registration;\n(vii) violates this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;\n(viii) directly or through an agent or employee knowingly engages in false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, promotional, or sales methods to offer or dispose of an interest in subdivided lands;\n(ix) engages in the offering of subdivided lands that has constituted or that may constitute a fraud upon purchasers or prospective purchasers of the subdivided lands; or\n(x) engages in a dishonest practice in any industry involving sales to consumers.\n(c) The division shall accompany with a finding of fact required by this Subsection (1) a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the finding.\n(2) As an alternative to revoking the registration of a subdivider, the director may issue a cease and desist order if after notice and a hearing the director finds that the subdivider is guilty of a violation for which revocation may be ordered.\n(3)\n(a) The division shall suspend or revoke the license of a principal broker, associate broker, or sales agent who violates this chapter for the period of time the director determines to be justified under the circumstances.\n(b) A suspension or revocation under this section is in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed under this chapter, subject to Section 61-2f-404.","path":["Title 57 Real Estate","Chapter 57-11 Utah Uniform Land Sales Practices Act"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter11/57-11-S14.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:33Z","sha256":"4abb5b73c4adfcbb7f83b11f28bd1072532630a797cfd9e6b10ae899e0735255","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-57-11-13","next":"us-ut/utah-code-57-11-15"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}