; costs and attorney’s fees A court may award to a prevailing party in a civil action brought under paragraph (1)— (A) actual damages sustained by the party as a result of the violation that is the subject of the action; and (B) the costs of the action and reasonable attorney’s fees. (c) Sherman Act A violation of this Act shall be deemed to be a per se violation of the Sherman Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1 et seq. ) and subject to all remedies and rights afforded under that Act. 7. State preemption (a) In general A State may not enforce a State law relating to the ability of college athletes to enter into contracts with third parties for the use of their names, images, or likenesses pursuant to this Act. (b) Exception for the certification of athlete agents A State may enforce a State law or regulation relating to the certification of athlete agents under the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7801 et seq. ). 8. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall affect the treatment of qualified scholarships under section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.