Utah Statutes
§ 11-46-102 — Definitions.
Utah·Title 11 Cities, Counties, and Local Taxing Units·Ch. 11-46 Animal Welfare Act·Part 11-46-1 General Provisions
As used in this chapter:
(1)(1)(a) "Animal" means a cat or dog.
(1)(b) "Animal" does not include livestock, as that term is defined in Section 4-1-109.
(2)"Animal control officer" means any person employed or appointed by a county or a municipality who is authorized to investigate violations of laws and ordinances concerning animals, to issue citations in accordance with Utah law, and to take custody of animals as appropriate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances concerning animals.
(3)(3)(a) "Animal shelter" means a facility or program that provides services for stray, lost, or unwanted animals, including holding and placing the animals for adoption.
(3)(b) "Animal shelter" includes a private humane society or private animal welfare organization.
(3)(c) "Animal shelter" does not in
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 327, 2023 General Session; Amended by Chapter 360, 2023 General Session
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