1. (1)

   1. (a) A person aggrieved by a violation of this part may:

      1. (i) seek injunctive or other civil relief to require a state or local government or a state or local government official to comply with the requirements of this part; or
      2. (ii) seek removal of the local government official for malfeasance in office according to the procedures and requirements of Title 77, Chapter 6, Removal by Judicial Proceedings.
   2. (b) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A person aggrieved by a violation of this part may bring a civil action in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration.

   2. (b) If the plaintiff establishes one or more violations of this part by a preponderance of the evidence, the court:

      1. (i) shall grant the plaintiff appropriate legal or equitable relief; and
      2. (ii) may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.

Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session