Abuse of registry -- Penalty.

Utah Code § 38-1a-209, under Part 38-1a-2: State Construction Registry.

Utah Code § 38-1a-209

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

(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: without a good faith basis for doing so; with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or to procure an unjustified advantage or benefit.

(3) A person who abuses the registry as described in Subsectionis 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. (2)