2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 26 - Animal Enclosures and Fences
Section 104 - Fencing for bison.

Effective 5/10/2016
4-26-104. Fencing for bison.
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 six 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, 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.

Enacted by Chapter 18, 2016 General Session