Utah § 76-13-212 Allowing a vicious animal to go at large.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-13-212 — Allowing a vicious animal to go at large.

Utah § 76-13-212

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-13Offenses Involving Cruelty to Animals

Part 76-13-2Cruelty to Animal Offenses

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-212 (2026).

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(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-13-101, and 76-13-201 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits allowing a vicious animal to go at large if:

(2)(a) the actor is an owner of a vicious animal, knowing the animal's propensities, and:

(2)(a)(i) willfully allows the animal to go at large; or

(2)(a)(ii) keeps the animal without ordinary care; and

(2)(b) the animal, while at large, or while not kept with ordinary care, causes injury to or the death of another animal or a human being who has taken reasonable precautions under the circumstances.

(3)(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the animal causes the death of a human being.

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-13-101, and 76-13-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits allowing a vicious animal to go at large if:
(2)(a) the actor is an owner of a vicious animal, knowing the animal's propensities, and:
(2)(a)(i) willfully allows the animal to go at large; or
(2)(a)(ii) keeps the animal without ordinary care; and
(2)(b) the animal, while at large, or while not kept with ordinary care, causes injury to or the death of another animal or a human being who has taken reasonable precautions under the circumstances.
(3) (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the animal causes the death of a human being.