Utah Code Title 11. Cities, Counties, and Local Taxing Units § 11-46-401. Euthanasia of shelter animals--Permitted methods

(a) intravenous injection by hypodermic needle;

(b) intraperitoneal injection by hypodermic needle; or

(c) if an animal is unconscious, intracardial injection by hypodermic needle.

(3)(a) Subsection (1) does not apply to an animal control officer who, subject to Subsection (3)(b), euthanizes an animal in an emergency situation outside of an animal shelter's facility or place of business.

(b) If an animal control officer euthanizes an animal in an emergency situation, the officer shall use, in the officer's judgment, the most humane method available to the officer.