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Utah Code Title 4. Utah Agricultural Code § 4-24-304. Brand inspection required before slaughter--Exceptions

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

(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a brand inspection is required before any cattle, calves, horses, domesticated elk, or mules are slaughtered.

(2)(a) A person may slaughter cattle, calves, horses, or mules for that person's own use without a brand inspection if the requirements of Section 4-32-106 are met.

(b) The department may authorize a custom exempt slaughter facility or a farm custom slaughter licensee to verify ownership of cattle, calves, horses, or mules before slaughter for the owner's use.

(c) A custom exempt slaughter facility or farm custom slaughter licensee authorized by the department, shall verify ownership of cattle, calves, horses, or mules before slaughter for the owner's use.

(d) If the department has reason to believe that a licensee or registrant is or has engaged in conduct that violates this chapter, the department shall issue a notice of agency action pursuant to Section 4-1-106.

(3) The department may authorize a state or department employee to verify ownership of cattle or calves at a licensed meat establishment before slaughter, if there is no change in ownership of the cattle or calves.

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