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2021 Utah Code
Title 18 - Dogs
Chapter 1 - Injuries by Dogs
Section 3 - Dogs attacking domestic animals, service animals, hoofed protected wildlife, or domestic fowls.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 18-1-3 (2021)
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18-1-3. Dogs attacking domestic animals, service animals, hoofed protected wildlife, or domestic fowls.
Any person may injure or kill a dog while:
  • (1) the dog is attacking, chasing, or worrying:
    • (a) a domestic animal having a commercial value;
    • (b) a service animal, as defined in Section 62A-5b-102; or
    • (c) any species of hoofed protected wildlife;
  • (2) the dog is attacking domestic fowls; or
  • (3) the dog is being pursued for committing an act described in Subsection (1) or (2).


Amended by Chapter 22, 2007 General Session
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