Dogs attacking domestic animals, service animals, hoofed protected wildlife, or domestic fowls.
Utah Code § 18-1-3
in effect18-1-3. Dogs attacking domestic animals, service animals, hoofed protected wildlife, or domestic fowls.
Any person may injure or kill a dog while:
(1) the dog is attacking, chasing, or worrying:
(a) a domestic animal having a commercial value;
(b) a service animal, as defined in Section 26B-6-801; or
(c) any species of hoofed protected wildlife;
(2) the dog is attacking domestic fowls; or
(3) the dog is being pursued for committing an act described in Subsection (1) or (2).
Amended by Chapter 327, 2023 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title18/Chapter1/18-1-S3.html?v=C18-1-S3_2023050320230503Fetched: 10/26/2026
