13-31-301 - Mold liens. - Utah Statutes

13-31-301. Mold liens.
(1) If a molder has possession of a mold belonging to a customer, the molder has a lienon the mold for the balance due from the customer for:
(a) work for the customer involving the mold; and
(b) the value of all materials related to work described in Subsection (1)(a).
(2) (a) Prior to enforcing the lien, the molder shall deliver or send written notice byregistered mail to the last-known address of the customer notifying the customer that the molderintends to enforce the lien.
(b) The notice required by Subsection (2)(a) shall:
(i) state that the lien is claimed for damages for failure to pay under a contract for workfor the customer involving the mold;
(ii) include a demand for payment; and
(iii) be accompanied by the written contract, if any, for the work performed for thecustomer.
(3) If the molder is not paid the amount due within 60 days from the day the noticerequired by Subsection (2) is received by the customer, the molder may sell the mold at a publicauction in accordance with Section 13-31-302.

Enacted by Chapter 349, 1998 General Session