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Service animal in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Service 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 “Service animal” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Service animal" means: (1)(a)(iii)(A) a service animal as that term is defined in Section 26B-6-801; or (1)(a)(iii)(B) a search and rescue dog. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-211)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.