13-2-5 - Powers of director. - Utah Statutes

13-2-5. Powers of director.
The director has authority to:
(1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, issuerules to administer and enforce the chapters listed in Section 13-2-1;
(2) investigate the activities of any business governed by the laws administered andenforced by the division;
(3) take administrative and judicial action against persons in violation of the divisionrules and the laws administered and enforced by it, including the issuance of cease and desistorders;
(4) coordinate, cooperate, and assist with business and industry desiring or attempting tocorrect unfair business practices between competitors;
(5) provide consumer information and education to the public and assist any organizationproviding such services; and
(6) coordinate with, assist, and utilize the assistance of federal, state, and local agenciesin the performance of the director's duties and the protection of the public.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session