Utah legal term
Animal sanctuary in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Animal sanctuary” 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 sanctuary” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Animal sanctuary" means a nonprofit entity, other than a government entity, that: (1)(a)(iii)(A) harbors companion animals; and (1)(a)(iii)(B) is used exclusively for the purpose of indefinitely caring for, rehabilitating, or housing companion animals. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-215)
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