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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Perimeter fencing intended to hold bison shall meet the following minimum standards:
(1) fence sections and gates shall:
(a) reach a height of at least eight feet above ground level; and
(b) be constructed in a mesh pattern consisting of:
(i) hi-tensile steel wire of at least 14- 1/2 gauge;
(ii) a maximum mesh size of six inches by six inches; or
(iii) a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and (ii);
(2) fence posts shall:
(a)(i) be constructed of treated wood at least four inches in diameter; and
(ii) be constructed of a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsection (2)(a)(i);
(b) reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level;
(c) have at least two feet of length below ground level;
(d) be installed at intervals of no more than 20 feet; and
(e) if located on a corner or connected to a gate, be braced with wood or the strength equivalent of wood; and
(3) fence stays shall:
(a) be constructed of treated wood or steel;
(b) be installed at intervals of no more than 10 feet from any fence post; and
(c) reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 4. Utah Agricultural Code § 4-26-104. Fencing for bison - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-4-utah-agricultural-code/ut-code-sect-4-26-104/
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