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Utah Code § 52-4-303 (2026)

Enforcement of chapter -- Suit to compel compliance

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The attorney general and county attorneys of the state shall enforce this chapter.
The attorney general shall, on at least a yearly basis, provide notice to all public bodies that are subject to this chapter of any material changes to the requirements for the conduct of meetings under this chapter.
A person denied any right under this chapter may commence suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to:
compel compliance with or enjoin violations of this chapter; or
determine the chapter's applicability to discussions or decisions of a public body.
The court may award reasonable attorney fees and court costs to a successful plaintiff.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2021–2024 · leading case: S. Utah Wilderness v. San Juan Cnty., 2021 UT 6, 484 P.3d 1160.
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S. Utah Wilderness v. San Juan Cnty., 2021 UT 6, 484 P.3d 1160. · cites it 7× “§ 52-4-303. 18 Jenkins, 675 P.2d at 1148 .”
Hideout v. Summit Cnty., 2024 UT 16, 557 P.3d 574. · cites it 2× “§ 52-4-303(1). ¶45 Even if we were to determine that these provisions grant Summit County a right to sue in some circumstances, Summit County has not explained their relevance here.”
S. Utah Wilderness v. Kane Cnty., 2021 UT 7, 484 P.3d 1146. “But that does not end the ―adversely affected‖ inquiry. ¶27 Where a plaintiff falls within a class protected by statute, we must also determine, based on the specific facts in the case, whether the plaintiff has suffered ―some distinct and palpable injury that gives him a…”
Utah Code § 52-4-303(1): 1 case
Hideout v. Summit Cnty., 2024 UT 16, 557 P.3d 574. “§ 52-4-303(1). ¶45 Even if we were to determine that these provisions grant Summit County a right to sue in some circumstances, Summit County has not explained their relevance here.”
Utah Code § 52-4-303(3): 1 case
S. Utah Wilderness v. Kane Cnty., 2021 UT 7, 484 P.3d 1146. “But that does not end the ―adversely affected‖ inquiry. ¶27 Where a plaintiff falls within a class protected by statute, we must also determine, based on the specific facts in the case, whether the plaintiff has suffered ―some distinct and palpable injury that gives him a…”
Utah Code § 52-4-303(3)(a): 1 case
S. Utah Wilderness v. San Juan Cnty., 2021 UT 6, 484 P.3d 1160. “§ 52-4-303. 18 Jenkins, 675 P.2d at 1148 .”
Utah Code § 52-4-303(3)(b): 1 case
S. Utah Wilderness v. San Juan Cnty., 2021 UT 6, 484 P.3d 1160. “§ 52-4-303. 18 Jenkins, 675 P.2d at 1148 .”
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