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2025 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 2 - Administration
Part 9 - Veterinarian Education Loan Repayment Program
Section 903 - Animal care violations.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 4-2-903 (2025)
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Effective 5/7/2025
4-2-903. Animal care violations.
  • (1)"Animal care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-13-215.
  • (2)The department may, in accordance with this section and as resources allow, respond to a complaint that an animal care facility has violated Subsection 76-13-202(2)(a) or Section 76-13-215.
  • (3)If the department determines that a person has violated Subsection 76-13-202(2)(a) or Section 76-13-215, the department may:
    • (a)impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation;
    • (b)seek a temporary restraining order;
    • (c)seek an injunction;
    • (d)seek an order of seizure or condemnation for an animal that is the subject of the violation, if the department has identified a suitable animal care facility that accepts custody of the animal; or
    • (e)report the circumstances to law enforcement or a prosecutor.
  • (4)An action by the department under Subsection (3) may precede and does not preclude a criminal penalty or criminal prosecution under Section 76-13-202, 76-13-203, 76-13-204, or 76-13-215.
  • (5)The department shall deposit a fine imposed under Subsection (3) into the General Fund as a dedicated credit to be used by the department for enforcement of this section.


Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
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