Utah Business Laws

Learn the business-related laws and regulations of Utah that keep businesses in checks while protecting consumers and employees.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed November 01, 2017

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In this section, you will find information about Utah's antitrust law, which prevents certain business combinations and mergers in the interest of promoting competition, in addition to the state's law prohibiting deceptive trade practices such as false advertising. In addition, you'll learn about wage and hour laws, including overtime and meal break periods; limits on the amount of interest a lender may charge; and the law concerning Ponzi and pyramid schemes. Click on a link below to learn more about Utah business laws.

Learn About Utah Business Laws

  • Utah Deceptive Trade Practices Law

    A general overview of Utah's laws prohibiting trade practices considered to be deceptive, such as false advertising and tampering with a used car's odometer.

  • Utah Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme Laws

    General information about Utah's laws addressing pyramid and Ponzi schemes, fraudulent schemes in which early investors are paid with money from new investors.

  • Utah Wage and Hour Laws

    Summary of Utah's wage and hour laws, a category of employment regulations that includes minimum wage, overtime law, and rules for break and meal periods.

  • Utah Antitrust Laws

    The basics of Utah's antitrust laws, which are intended to foster competition and more choices for consumers by discouraging certain mergers and acquisitions.

  • Utah Interest Rates Laws

    Basic summary of Utah's laws setting limits on the amount of interest creditors may charge borrowers for loans in the absence of a contracts, with exceptions.

  • Utah Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Utah's civil statute of limitations, which refers to time limits for individuals to file civil claims, including a description of how this works.

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