Regulation of Livestock

Utah Code tit. 11, ch. 11-46b

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Utah Code § 11-46b-101 Definitions.

11-46b-101. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Livestock" means cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, mules, poultry, or domesticated elk as defined in Section 4-39-102. (2) "Political subdivision" means: (a) a municipality as defined in Section 10-1-104; or (b) a county, as it relates to the regulation of livestock in the unincorporated area of the county. Enacted by Chapter 91, 2025 General Session

Utah Code § 11-46b-102 Actions allowed regarding livestock.

11-46b-102. Actions allowed regarding livestock. (1) If an ordinance, resolution, or policy of a political subdivision permits a person to own livestock within the political subdivision's boundaries, the political subdivision shall, in accordance with this chapter, permit the person to trade, sell, or otherwise transfer the livestock up to the number of livestock the person is permitted to own by the political subdivision. (2) A political subdivision may require a business license for a person described in Subsection (1) to trade, sell, or otherwise transfer livestock, except that the political subdivision may not deny the issuance of a business license based in whole or in part on the fact that the person owns livestock or is trading, selling, or otherwise transferring the livestock. Enacted by Chapter 91, 2025 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title11/Chapter46B/11-46b.html?v=C11-46b_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026