Utah § 4-2-903 Animal care violations.

Utah Statutes

§ 4-2-903 — Animal care violations.

Utah § 4-2-903

Title 4Utah Agricultural Code

Ch. 4-2Administration

Part 4-2-9Veterinarian Education Loan Repayment Program

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Utah Code Ann. § 4-2-903 (2026).

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(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:

(3)(a) impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation;

(3)(b) seek a temporary restraining order;

(3)(c) seek an injunction;

(3)(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

(3)(e) report the circumstances to law enforcement or a pro

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(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:
(3)(a) impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation;
(3)(b) seek a temporary restraining order;
(3)(c) seek an injunction;
(3)(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
(3)(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.