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2011 Utah Code
Title 4 Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 31 Livestock Inspection and Quarantine
Section 17 Quarantine -- Peace officers to assist in maintenance of quarantine.

4-31-17. Quarantine -- Peace officers to assist in maintenance of quarantine.
The commissioner may quarantine any infected domestic animal or area within the state to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious disease. Sheriffs and other peace officers within the state shall, upon request of the commissioner, assist the department in maintaining a quarantine and shall arrest anyone who violates it. The department shall pay all costs and fees incurred by any law enforcement authority in assisting the department.

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