25-1-29
Section 25-1-29 Remedies. Any person aggrieved may elect to pursue their remedies under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 29 U.S.C. Section 621 or in the alternative bring a civil action in the circuit court of the county in which the person was or is employed for such legal or equitable relief as will effectuate the purposes of this article. However, if an action is brought in the federal court, any action pending in the state court shall be simultaneously dismissed with prejudice. Further, any party bringing action under this section shall only be entitled to one recovery of damages. Any damages assessed in one court will offset any entitlement to damages in any other state or federal court. In any action, a person shall be entitled to a trial by jury of any issue of fact in any action for recovery of amounts owed as a result of a violation of this article, regardless of whether equitable relief is sought by any party...
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26-23E-13
Section 26-23E-13 Civil action for damages. Any person who can demonstrate personal injury, including physical injury, emotional distress, or mental anguish, where such injury has resulted from the failure of an abortion or reproductive health center to conform to the requirements of this chapter, may maintain a civil action for damages against the abortion or reproductive health center and against the administrator of the facility. (Act 2013-79, p. 165, §13.)...
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34-43-18
Section 34-43-18 Injunction; civil penalty. (a) In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by this chapter, the board may seek an injunction against any person or establishment in violation of this chapter. (b) In an action for an injunction, the board may demand and recover a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) per day for each violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §18.)...
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8-19A-23
Section 8-19A-23 Injured person's right of recovery; Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In addition to any other penalties or remedies provided under law, a person who is injured by a violation of this chapter may bring a civil action for recovery of actual damages and any damages that would be available at common law or by statute, including actual costs, court costs, and attorney's fees. No provision in this chapter shall be construed to limit any right or remedy provided under law. Any violation of this chapter shall also be considered a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Section 8-19-1, et seq. (Acts 1994, No. 94-650, p. 1220, §23.)...
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27-17A-20
Section 27-17A-20 Hearing; procedures; penalties. (a) Whenever the commissioner has reason to believe that any person has engaged, or is engaging, in this state in any unfair method of competition or any unfair or deceptive act or practice as defined in this article, or is engaging in the sale of preneed contracts without being properly licensed as required by this article, or is otherwise acting in violation of this chapter, and that a proceeding by the commissioner in respect thereto would be in the interest of the public, the commissioner shall institute a proceeding in accordance with this section. (b) A statement of charges, notice, or order or other process under this chapter may be served by anyone duly authorized by the commissioner. Service may be made either in the manner provided by law for service of process in civil actions or by certifying and mailing a copy of the statement to the person affected by the statement, notice, or order or other process at his or her or its...
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27-17A-23
Section 27-17A-23 Civil actions; liability. The commissioner, the Attorney General, or any person may bring a civil action against a person or company violating this chapter in the appropriate court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her or its principal place of business or in the county wherein the alleged violation occurred. Upon adverse adjudication, the defendant shall be liable for actual damages caused by the violation. The court, as provided by common law, may award punitive damages and may provide equitable relief as it deems proper or necessary, including enjoining the defendant from further violation of this chapter. (Act 2002-74, p. 221, §1; Act 2014-216, p. 653, §3.)...
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34-12-12
Section 34-12-12 Violations and penalties. (a) Any person who shall practice or offer to practice the profession of forestry in this state without being registered or exempted in accordance with this chapter; or any person who shall use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered forester, without being registered or exempted in accordance with this chapter; or any person who shall present or attempt to use as his or her own the license of another; or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or any member thereof in obtaining a license; or any person who shall attempt to use an expired or revoked license; or any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor...
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34-5-16
Section 34-5-16 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall engage in any of the practices designated to be within the meaning of this chapter, or act in any capacity wherein a certificate or license is required without a certificate or license provided in this chapter, or shall in any other form or manner violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not to exceed $100 or shall be imprisoned for no more than 90 days or both and, if a corporation, shall be punished by a fine of no more than $500. After official notice of such violation, each day of operation or practice constitutes a separate violation. (Acts 1971, No. 403, p. 689, §10.)...
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8-15-10
Section 8-15-10 Permit - Penalty for operating without permit; disposition of proceeds from penalties. (a) Any person operating a public warehouse without a permit required by this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of not over $1,000, which may be collected in a civil action instituted at the instance of the Governor, the Attorney General or the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (b) All moneys received from the collection of such penalty shall accrue to the Agricultural Fund. (Ag. Code 1927, §407; Acts 1935, No. 13, p. 12; Acts 1939, No. 443, p. 586; Code 1940, T. 2, §586.)...
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10A-1-6.22
Section 10A-1-6.22 General scope of permissive indemnification. (a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (d) and subject to subsection (b), an enterprise may indemnify a governing person, former governing person, or delegate against a judgment, penalty, settlement, or fine, including an excise or similar tax or an excise tax assessed against the person regarding an employee benefit plan, and against reasonable expenses actually incurred by the person in connection with a proceeding. (b) Indemnification under this chapter of a person who is found liable to the enterprise or is found liable because the person improperly received a personal benefit: (1) is limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred by the person in connection with the proceeding; and (2) may not be made in relation to a proceeding in which the person has been found liable for: (A) willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of the person's duty to the enterprise; (B) breach of the person's duty of...
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