Full text of Utah Utah Code § 4-2-903 — Animal care violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-2-903. Animal care violations.
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.
Section 4-2-903 ("Animal care violations.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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