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Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207 — Game fowl fighting.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: Cruelty to Animal Offenses, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "Game fowl" means a fowl reared or used for fighting other fowl. (1)(a)(ii) "Promote" means to engage in promoting, producing, or staging events or activities that involve game fowl fighting. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-13-101, and 76-13-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits game fowl fighting if the actor: (2)(a) intentionally causes a game fowl to fight with or attack another game fowl for the purpose of entertainment, sport, or contest; or (2)(b) promotes any activity that involves game fowl fighting, including promoting an activity that is a violation of Subsection (2)(a). (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (3)(a) a class B misdemeanor for the first violation; (3)(b) a class A misdemeanor for the second violation; or (3)(c) a third degree felony for a third or subsequent violation. (4) This section does not prohibit the lawful use of livestock by the livestock owner, an employee or agent of the livestock owner, or a person in the lawful custody of livestock.

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Is game fowl fighting a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: game fowl fighting ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207.

Game fowl fighting — first violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207(3)(a)) · Game fowl fighting — second violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207(3)(b)) · Game fowl fighting — third or subsequent violation: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207(3)(c))

Which Utah statute covers game fowl fighting?

Game fowl fighting is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-207 (Game fowl fighting).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.