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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any person may injure or kill a dog while:
(1) the dog is attacking, chasing, or worrying:
(a) a domestic animal having a commercial value;
(b) a service animal, as defined in Section 26B-6-801; or
(c) any species of hoofed protected wildlife;
(2) the dog is attacking domestic fowls; or
(3) the dog is being pursued for committing an act described in Subsection (1) or (2).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 18. Dogs § 18-1-3. Dogs attacking domestic animals, service animals, hoofed protected wildlife, or domestic fowls - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-18-dogs/ut-code-sect-18-1-3/
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