Confinement exemptions.
Utah Code § 4-4a-104
in effect4-4a-104. Confinement exemptions.
Section 4-4a-103 does not apply to an egg-laying hen:
(1) used for medical research;
(2) during examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes, but only if performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
(3) during transportation;
(4) at state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions;
(5) during slaughter conducted in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; or
(6) kept for temporary animal husbandry purposes of no more than six hours in any 24-hour period and no more than 24 hours total in any 30-day period.
Enacted by Chapter 323, 2021 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter4A/4-4a-S104.html?v=C4-4a-S104_2021050520210505Fetched: 10/26/2026
