§ 13-34a-305. Enforcement. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) The division may, in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection, and Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act:

(a) investigate a postsecondary school, in response to a complaint or on the division's own initiative, to verify compliance with the provisions of this chapter; or

(b) initiate an adjudicative proceeding to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

(a) The division may refer an alleged violation of a provision of this chapter to the attorney general, a county attorney, or a district attorney.

(b) The attorney general, county attorney, or district attorney shall investigate the alleged violation, and, following the investigation, may file a civil or criminal action in district court to:

(i) enjoin the defendant from further violation of the chapter; and

(ii) impose the applicable penalties described in Section 13-34a-306.

(3) Nothing in this chapter prevents a postsecondary school from performing an internal investigation.

Enacted by Chapter 360, 2014 General Session