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Utah Code tit. 4, ch. 4-25, pt. 4-25-P1

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Utah Code § 4-25-102 Definitions.

4-25-102. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (1) (a) "Estray" means: (i) an unbranded sheep, cow, horse, mule, or ass found running at large; (ii) a branded sheep, cow, horse, mule, or ass found running at large whose owner cannot be found after reasonable search; or (iii) a swine found running at large whose owner cannot be found after reasonable search. (b) "Estray" does not mean any unweaned animal specified in this section that is running with its mother. (2) "Feral swine" means any species, or hybrid species: (a) of the family Suidae, including the European boar, the Eurasian boar, the Russian boar, a feral hog, or a domestic pig; (b) that is not conspicuously identified by an ear tag or other form of visual identification; and (c) that is roaming freely upon public land or private land. (3) "Swine" means any domesticated species of the family Suidae that is conspicuously identified by an ear tag or other form of visible identification. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session

Utah Code § 4-25-103 County responsibility for estrays -- Contracts with other local governments authorized.

4-25-103. County responsibility for estrays -- Contracts with other local governments authorized. (1) Each county is responsible for the disposition of all estrays found within the county's boundaries. (2) Each county in the discharge of the county's responsibility, however, may contract upon mutually agreeable terms with any city, town, or other county with an animal control office to perform any or all of the functions imposed by this chapter. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session

Utah Code § 4-25-104 Department authorized to make and enforce rules.

4-25-104. Department authorized to make and enforce rules. The department is authorized, subject to Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to make and enforce such rules as in the department's judgment are necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter25/4-25-P1.html?v=C4-25-P1_2017050920170701Fetched: 10/26/2026