Utah legal term
Animal abuse offense in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Animal abuse offense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Animal abuse offense” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Animal abuse offense" means an offense described in Section 76-13-202, 76-13-203, 76-13-204, 76-13-207, 76-13-212, or 76-13-213. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-102)
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