Utah Code Title 4. Utah Agricultural Code § 4-2-903. Animal care violations

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) “Animal care facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-301.9.

(2) The department may, in accordance with this section and as resources allow, respond to a complaint that an animal care facility has violated Subsection 76-9-301(2)(a) or Section 76-9-301.9.

(3) If the department determines that a person has violated Subsection 76-9-301(2)(a) or Section 76-9-301.9, the department may:

(a) impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation;

(b) seek a temporary restraining order;

(d) seek an order of seizure or condemnation for an animal that is the subject of the violation, if the department has identified a suitable animal care facility that accepts custody of the animal; or

(e) report the circumstances to law enforcement or a prosecutor.

(4) An action by the department under Subsection (3) may precede and does not preclude a criminal penalty or criminal prosecution under Section 76-9-301 or 76-9-301.9.

(5) The department shall deposit a fine imposed under Subsection (3) into the General Fund as a dedicated credit to be used by the department for enforcement of this section.

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