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Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards in Utah

InfractionCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards is a Infraction under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-215. As a Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-215.

What is the penalty for failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards in Utah?

Penalties for Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $750 (no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service)discretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-205

Applies to current (2026 General Session).

Common questions about failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards in Utah

Is failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-215.

What are the penalties for failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards in Utah?

As a Infraction, failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards carries a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205.

Which Utah statute covers failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards?

Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-215 (Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.