Section 59-1-1005 - Suits against commission and its employees(1) A taxpayer may bring a civil suit against the commission for recovery of actual damages and costs incurred by the taxpayer if: (a) the commission or one of its employees intentionally or recklessly takes possession of a taxpayer's property in disregard of its published procedures, laws, or rules; or(b) otherwise intentionally or recklessly disregards published procedures, laws, or rules.(2) An award of actual damages and court costs in a suit under this section may not exceed $100,000.(3) If the court finds that the civil action brought by the taxpayer is frivolous, the court may impose a penalty of up to $10,000 against the taxpayer.Amended by Chapter 9, 2001 General Session .