Abuse of registry -- Penalty.

(1) As used in this section, "third party" means an owner, an original contractor, a subcontractor, or any interested party. (2) A person abuses the registry if that person files a notice in the registry: (a) without a good faith basis for doing so; (b) with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or (c) to procure an unjustified advantage or benefit. (3) A person who abuses the registry as described in Subsection (2) is liable to a third party who is affected by the notice for twice the amount of the actual damages incurred by the third party or $2,000, whichever is greater.