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8-18-6
Section 8-18-6 Award of damages and attorneys' fees in civil actions; injunctive, etc., relief.
In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of the provisions of this chapter,
the court may award damages to the prevailing party and reasonable attorneys' fees. The provisions
of this chapter may be enforced by injunction or any other available equitable or legal remedy.
(Acts 1978, No. 591, §6.)...
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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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22-30A-9
Section 22-30A-9 Liability for actions taken or omitted under chapter. No action may be commenced
against the director, any employee of the department, or any person under contract with the
department for damages as a result of actions taken or omitted in the course of performing
duties or functions under this chapter or in the course of rendering care, assistance, or
advice at the direction of an on-scene coordinator appointed by the director, with respect
to the cleanup of an abandoned or inactive hazardous substance site including any release
of a hazardous substance or the threat thereof. (Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-859, p.
348, §9.)...
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27-6B-6
Section 27-6B-6 Penalties. (a) If the commissioner believes that the controlling producer or
any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any regulation or order
promulgated hereunder, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order
the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer. (b) If it
was found that because of the material non-compliance that the controlled insurer or any policyholder
thereof has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action or intervene
in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory
damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder, or other appropriate relief. (c) If
an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered, pursuant
to Chapter 32 of Title 27, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling
producer or any other person has not...
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34-11-11.2
Section 34-11-11.2 Complaints; investigation; hearing; sanctions. (a) Any person or entity,
including the board or its staff, may file a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter
against any individual licensee, certified intern, or firm holding a certificate of authorization
or against an unlicensed individual or firm. The complaint shall be in writing, shall be signed
by the complainant, shall state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based, and
shall be filed with the executive director of the board. (b) The board may designate one or
more individuals to investigate and report to it on any matter related to its lawful duties
and may employ legal counsel as the board may deem necessary or desirable. An investigation
may be made upon receipt of a complaint. The board may resolve violations by agreement between
the board and the respondent with or without the filing of formal charges. (c) All complaints
shall be reviewed by an investigative committee designated by the...
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8-19A-18
Section 8-19A-18 Civil penalties; recovery of penalties. (a) Any person who engages in any
act or practices that violate this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of up to ten thousand
dollars ($10,000) for each violation. (b) The civil penalty may be recovered by any of the
following: (1) Civil action against the person engaging in the violative act or practice.
(2) Agreement and settlement of a civil action filed by stipulation of terms by the person
engaging in the violative act or practice and the director of the division by authority of
the Attorney General, and by payment of any agreed upon amount by the person against whom
the claim was filed. (3) The settlement of a claim against a person for violation of this
chapter before civil action is filed by agreement upon terms and by the payment of any settlement
amount agreed upon by the person and the director of the division by authority of the Attorney
General. (c) Upon ceasing the violative act or practice and agreeing to desist...
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34-39-16
Section 34-39-16 Complaints; notice and hearing; judicial review. (a) Any person may file a
complaint with the board against any licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational
therapy assistant in the state charging the person with having violated this chapter. The
complaint shall set forth specifications of charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose
to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is
charged. When a complaint is filed, the secretary of the board, or the executive director
at the request of the secretary, shall mail a copy thereof to the accused by return receipt
mail at his or her address of record, with a written notice of the time and place of hearing
thereof, advising him or her that he or she may be present in person and by counsel if he
or she so desires, to offer evidence and be heard in his or her defense. (b) At the time and
place fixed for the hearing, the board shall receive evidence upon the subject matter...
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5-18A-17
Section 5-18A-17 Consent orders; civil or criminal penalties; extraordinary circumstances.
(a) The supervisor may enter into consent orders at any time with any person to resolve any
matter arising under this chapter. A consent order shall be signed by the person to whom it
is issued, or a duly authorized representative, and shall indicate agreement to the terms
contained therein. A consent order need not constitute an admission by any person that any
provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated or issued pursuant
to this chapter has been violated, nor need it constitute a finding by the supervisor that
such person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated
or issued hereunder. (b) Notwithstanding the issuance of a consent order, the supervisor may
seek civil or criminal penalties or compromise civil penalties concerning matters encompassed
by the consent order. (c) In cases involving extraordinary circumstances...
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8-7A-17
Section 8-7A-17 Orders to cease and desist and other injunctive or civil relief. (a) If the
commission determines that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice
constituting a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter,
the commission, in its discretion, may do any of the following: (1) Issue an order, with or
without a prior hearing or notice, against the person or persons engaged in the act or practice,
directing them to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice. (2) Issue an order
appointing a receiver or conservator over a respondent or the respondent's assets. (3) Order
restitution or disgorgement against any person who has violated this chapter or any rule adopted
or order issued pursuant to this chapter. (4) Bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction
to enjoin an act or practice and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule adopted
or order issued hereunder. Upon a proper...
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25-14-8
Section 25-14-8 Violations; penalties. (a)(1) Upon a finding that a registrant has violated
a provision of Section 25-14-6 or 25-14-7, the secretary may: a. Impose an administrative
fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for every count or separate offense. b. Impose
upon the registrant the cost of investigation and prosecution, including reasonable attorney
fees. c. Refuse to register or renew the registration of an offending professional employer
organization. (2) The secretary may make, or cause to be made, investigations, audits, or
reviews within or without the state as the secretary deems necessary to determine whether
a person has violated or is in danger of violating this chapter, including any regulation
or rule to aid in the enforcement of this chapter, including any regulation or rule promulgated
pursuant to this chapter. (3) All civil penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited
in the Professional Employer Organization Registration Administrative...
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