# Utah Code § 13-14-106: Administrative proceedings commenced by the agency

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_106

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 13-14-106
- **Heading:** Administrative proceedings commenced by the agency
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13-14 / § 13-14-106

## Text

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), after a hearing, if the executive director finds that a person has violated this chapter or any rule made under this chapter, the executive director may: (a) issue a cease and desist order; and (b) assess an administrative fine. (2) (a) In determining the amount and appropriateness of an administrative fine under Subsection (1), the executive director shall consider: (i) the gravity of the violation; (ii) any history of previous violations; and (iii) any attempt made by the person to retaliate against another person for seeking relief under this chapter or other federal or state law relating to the motor vehicle industry. (b) In addition to any other action permitted under Subsection (1), the department may file an action with a court seeking to enforce the executive director's order and pursue the executive director's assessment of a fine in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each day a person violates an order of the executive director. (3) (a) In addition to the grounds for issuing an order on an emergency basis listed in Subsection 63G-4-502(1), the executive director may issue an order on an emergency basis if the executive director determines that irreparable damage is likely to occur if immediate action is not taken. (b) In issuing an emergency order under Subsection (3)(a) the executive director shall comply with the requirements of Subsections 63G-4-502(2) and (3).

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 13-14-101 § 13-14-101. Title -- Legislative purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-102 § 13-14-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-104 § 13-14-104. Powers and duties of  the executive director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-105 § 13-14-105. Registration -- Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-106 § 13-14-106. Administrative proceedings commenced by the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-107 § 13-14-107. Administrative proceedings -- Request for agency action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-108 § 13-14-108. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-201 § 13-14-201. Prohibited acts by franchisors -- Affiliates -- Disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-202 § 13-14-202. Sale or transfer of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-203 § 13-14-203. Succession to franchise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-204 § 13-14-204. Franchisor's obligations related to service -- Franchisor audits -- Time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-205 § 13-14-205. Liability for damages to motor vehicles in transit -- Disclosure required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-206 § 13-14-206. Site-control agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 13-14-301 § 13-14-301. Termination or noncontinuance of franchise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T13_S13_14_301.md)

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