Full text of Utah Utah Code § 11-46-207 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-46-207. Penalties.
11-46-207.
Penalties.
| (1) |
| (a) |
A person who knowingly commits any of the violations in Subsection (2) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250 on a first violation, and a civil penalty of not less than $500 on any second or subsequent violation. |
| (b) |
The administrator of the animal shelter imposes the civil penalties under this section. |
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| (2) |
A person is subject to the civil penalties under Subsection (1) who:
| (a) |
falsifies any proof of sterilization submitted for the purpose of compliance with this part; |
| (b) |
provides to an animal shelter or a licensed veterinarian inaccurate information regarding ownership of any animal required to be submitted for sterilization under this part; |
| (c) |
submits to an animal shelter false information regarding sterilization fees or fee schedules; or |
| (d) |
issues a check for insufficient funds for any sterilization deposit required of the person under this part. |
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| (3) |
A person who contests a civil penalty imposed under this section is entitled to an administrative hearing that provides for the person's rights of due process. |
| (4) |
All penalties collected under this section shall be retained by the animal shelter imposing the penalties, to be used solely for the purposes of Subsection 11-46-204(4). |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
130, 2011 General Session
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