Utah legal term
Abandon in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Abandon” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Abandon” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Abandon" means to intentionally deposit, leave, or drop off any live animal: (1)(a)(i)(A)(I) without providing for the care of that animal, in accordance with accepted animal husbandry practices or customary farming practices; or (1)(a)(i)(A)(II) in a situation where conditions present an immediate, direct, and serious threat to the life, safety, or health of the animal. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-202)
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