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2021 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 26 - Enclosures and Fences
Section 104 - Fencing for bison.
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UT Code § 4-26-104 (2021)
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Effective 7/1/2017
4-26-104. Fencing for bison.
Perimeter fencing intended to hold bison shall meet the following minimum standards:
Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
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 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
- (a)
- (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.
Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
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