Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R657. Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources |
R657-3. Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession of Animals |
R657-3-6. Animal Welfare
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(1) Any animal held in possession under the authority of a certificate of registration shall be maintained under humane and healthy conditions, including the humane handling, care, confinement, transportation, and feeding, as provided in:
(a) 9 CFR Section 3 Subpart F, 2002 ed., which is adopted and incorporated by reference;
(b) Section 76-9-301; and
(c) Section 7 CFR 2.17, 2.51, and 371.2(g), 2002 ed., which are incorporated by reference.
(2) A person commits cruelty to animals under this section if that person intentionally, knowingly, or with criminal negligence, as defined in Section 76-2-103:
(a) tortures or seriously overworks an animal; or
(b) fails to provide necessary food, care, or shelter for any animal in that person's custody.
(3) Adequate measures must be taken for the protection of the public when handling, confining, or transporting any animal.