4-2-903. Animal care violations.
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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.
Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session