Utah legal term
Companion animal in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Companion animal” 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 “Companion animal” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Companion animal" means an animal that is a domestic dog or a domestic cat. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-204)
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